Urban Forestry in Indiana: IU’s Environmental Resilience Institute is expanding its urban tree canopy work, adding a 2026 cohort track for long-term urban forest master plans in Gary, Huntington, Lafayette, Logansport, South Bend, plus Dearborn County, Lawrence, Richmond, and Evansville. Air Quality & Health: A Northwest Indiana ozone alert was issued alongside the Chicago region, warning “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” conditions and urging residents to limit prolonged outdoor activity. PFAS & Refrigerants Watch: HVAC regulators are tracking fast-moving PFAS rules and evolving building codes tied to A2L refrigerants, as states push new limits and guidance. Data Centers vs. Rates: Utilities argue data centers could lower electricity bills by spreading fixed costs, while regulators and advocates demand proof that new demand won’t trigger costly grid upgrades. Recycling Claims Law: U.S. Sen. Todd Young is reviewing the Recycled Materials Attribution Act, which would set nationwide standards for recycled-content marketing claims. Outdoor Recreation: Indiana and Kentucky are offering free fishing June 6–7, with Indiana also planning another free-fishing day Sept. 26. Local Nature & Community: Indiana’s lightning bug season is arriving early, and a cover-crop incentive program is reopening with higher payments and simpler contracts.