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Deep Dive: Power Grid (Part 3)

You’re listening Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post Investigate where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. We are looking into Indiana’s power grid – how it works, how it’s outdated and renewable alternatives the state could explore to transition into more sustainable forms of energy. After severe storms hit …

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Eco Report – June 23, 2022

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HEADLINES  Members of the Morgan County Soil and Water Conservation District board received an update from chairman Doug Peine about the closure of a Duke Energy coal ash pond in southern Indiana. Peine said the Hoosier Environmental Council filed a lawsuit over the closure of the ash pits at the Gallagher Power Plant in New Albany, along the Ohio River. …

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Eco Report – March 17, 2022

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HEADLINES Two IU groups, Concerned Scientists at IU  and Advocates for Science, recently sent a letter to the university administrators asking the university to analyze how it affects the climate, to commit to becoming carbon neutral by a specific date, and to create a climate task force to realize that plan. —Linda Greene A story in the IndyStar has good …

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Eco Report – September 2, 2021

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HEADLINES The Indiana Environmental Reporter says a pair of Purdue University professors have been appointed to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s newly reconstituted Scientific Advisory Board. —Norm Holy In a story originated by WFYI, city officials from Bloomington, Carmel, and West Lafayette — and other Indiana lawmakers — sent a letter to Duke Energy urging the utility to make a …

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A Bright Future for Energy in Indiana

Experts weigh in on the transition to solar energy in light of Duke Energy’s solar investment. Betty Lynch starts her day like anyone else: she flips on the lights, makes coffee and breakfast, and watches the news. Some days she cuts the grass, or hops in her car to drive to work. But Lynch doesn’t have to stop at the gas station on her way, or worry about her energy bill later. Her routine is powered by the solar panels on the roof of her home in Lawrence, Indiana. Experts say conditions are right for a transition to solar and renewable energy in Indiana. A subsidiary of the Duke Energy Corporation, Duke Energy Renewables, has announced plans for the $180 million “Hoosier Jack” solar farm in Vigo and Sullivan counties. Sophia Hall reporting for WFHB EcoReport

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Eco Report – August 6, 2020

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The Muncie Indiana Star Press reports that AquaBounty Technologies, a land-based salmon farming pioneer, has successfully commenced the commercial-scale harvest of conventional Atlantic salmon raised at its first farm in the United States. According to Alexis Baden-Mayer, of the Organic Consumers Association, in testimony presented to the Food and Drug Administration during hearings on the salmon, AquAdvantage salmon shouldn’t be …

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Daily Local News – October 17, 2019

In today’s segment we brought you news that Monroe County Council member Eric Spoonmore is urging community members to comment on a rate hike requested by Duke Energy. Monroe County Council member Shelli Yoder announced today she will resign her council position effective October 31st. Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton has announced he has invited The Bridge Initiative, an organization housed …

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Daily Local News- July 3rd, 2019

The Alcoholic Beverage Board postponed Kilroy’s on Kirkwood’s liquor license renewal due to a lack of quorum.  South Bend Mayor and 2020 presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg is introducing a plan to expand national service networks.  The Indiana State Department of Health warns Indiana residents they have found mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus in four counties.  WFHB’s Macy Evans …

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Daily Local News – June 25, 2019

A lawsuit brought against the Indiana Department of Child Services today alleges that the Department doesn’t protect children within its system of care; The South Bend Fraternal Order of Police issued a public letter yesterday, in harsh criticism of Mayor Pete Buttigieg; Over 160 Duke Energy customers are reportedly without power in Monroe County; CBU is receiving grant money to …

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Walking Trail at RCA Park to Receive Reconstruction

The city of Bloomington is planning to rehabilitate the trail at RCA Park. The Board of Park Commissioners approved contracting with Scenic Construction Services to demolish existing boardwalks and remove some trees to reconstruct the trail. The city also plans to create a new, east-west trail along Duke Energy utility easements, north of the park. The Board of Park Commissioners …

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