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Fast fashion or mass pollution?

Posted by: Susie
Posted: December 23, 2024
Categories: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure, Water & Wilderness Protection

Read time: 10 minutes This holiday season, millions of people will spend time shopping for their loved ones, with clothing projected to be the top gift given by consumers according to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation. […]

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Walk the (Climate) Talk: Personal actions to help mitigate a hotter planet

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: October 24, 2024
Categories: Climate Change

A personal account by HEC supporter, William Haaf, on how he and his wife made their new Fishers home more energy efficient. My wife and I recently moved from Southeastern Pennsylvania to Fishers.  We were both educated as […]

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Key takeaways from climate disaster Hurricane Helene: Disasters are costly, wetlands can help

Posted by: Susie
Posted: October 11, 2024
Categories: Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Green Infrastructure

Read time: 5 minutes The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, held on October 13th, was established by the United Nations to raise awareness about disaster resilience. The theme for this year focuses on the role of education in protecting […]

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What’s the Deal with Solar?

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: April 9, 2024
Categories: Climate Change

Did you know all the ways that responsible solar developments can benefit you and your community? Discover some of the many ways solar powers up Indiana communities. This is a virtual copy of HEC’s Solar Factsheet. Discover the […]

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Take Action for Clean Air and Healthy Environments in NW Indiana

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: February 16, 2024
Categories: Climate Change, Environmental Justice

Indiana’s Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is hosting a public meeting about renewing the air permit for BP’s Whiting Facility on Thursday, February 22nd, 2024 at 6pm. The meeting will be an opportunity for IDEM’s staff to describe […]

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Regional Climate Action: Survey and Public Input Recommendations for Central Indiana’s Environmental Action Plan

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: January 4, 2024
Categories: Climate Change

HEC’s Priorities and Background: The Central Indiana Regional Development Authority (CIRDA) received $1 million from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to form a plan to address greenhouse emissions (GHG) and other air pollution. After the priority action […]

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Indiana’s State Climate Action Plan

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: November 10, 2023
Categories: Climate Change

Update 2/8/2024: IDEM has updated its draft Priority Climate Action Plan to include actions such as renewable energy, urban canopy, and building efficiency/electrification thanks to important stakeholder feedback. HEC’s Priorities and Background: IDEM received $3 million from the […]

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FAQs for Indiana Environmental Advocacy

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: September 6, 2023
Categories: Climate Change, Indiana Clean Water, Indiana General Assembly, Water & Wilderness Protection

Answers to questions HEC received during Maximize Your Impact. Be an Indiana Change-Maker. Getting Started with Advocacy What is the most important part about being a change-maker? Sometimes being a change-maker can be overwhelming. Do you have any tips […]

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FAQ about the IRA Consumer Incentives

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: July 27, 2023
Categories: Climate Change

These are answers to questions HEC received during Save Money. Take Action. Confront Climate Change. Please refer to our Inflation Reduction Act page for relevant energy savings links and programs. Homeowners Q1. How can I benefit from this […]

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Holcomb’s trip to COP 27 Conference showed leadership

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: November 29, 2022
Categories: Climate Change

Editorial by Sam Carpenter, printed in the IndyStar on Sunday, November 27, 2022 Governor Holcomb’s attendance and presentation at the COP 27 conference is recognition that climate change urgently needs to be addressed and that huge opportunity exists […]

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Hoosier Environmental Council’s statement on U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. EPA

Posted by: Sarah
Posted: June 30, 2022
Categories: Climate Change, News Releases

The Hoosier Environmental Council is deeply disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling today that impedes EPA’s, and the nation’s, ability to fight climate change.  The Court voted 6 to 3 to overturn an appellate court decision upholding […]

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