Rebecca Thiele

P.M. News Editor for @stlpublicradio. Send story ideas to rthiele (at) stlpr (dot) com

[Rebecca Thiele @beckythiele]

Excited to announce that, as of today, I am the new P.M. News Editor for @stlpublicradio! It's an honor to work for my hometown station and ensure evening coverage gets the care and attention it deserves. Here's to the next adventure!

[WFIU/WTIU News @WFIUWTIUNews]

Several large data centers have been proposed throughout Indiana in recent years. That has prompted a lot of questions from our audience. We aimed to answer those questions and more with this interactive infographic. @beckythiele https://t.co/rSjjC8k3Qc

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A report from the Indiana Rare Earth Recovery Council estimates Indiana’s coal ash could hold more than $5.8 billion worth of rare earth elements. While there are ways to extract them, they’re not cheap. @beckythiele https://t.co/reOEQtOOVR

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If you get a drink to go, you might want to think twice about throwing away your paper or plastic cup. At least two major waste companies that serve Indiana now accept those cups in their recycling. @beckythiele https://t.co/cESVGo4EH6

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Lake Michigan science is fascinating!

[WFYI @wfyi]

What is to blame for smog in Lake, Porter counties? It's not an easy answer | via @beckythiele https://t.co/ba2QoUgcGK

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That being said, many beaches were cleaner this year

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Two beaches drove increased closures, advisories on Lake Michigan beaches this year | via @beckythiele
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This will save a lot of lives

[St. Louis Public Radio @stlpublicradio]

Cooling or heating your home?

Missouri’s hot and cold weather rules now block utility shutoffs for 72 hours when extreme temperatures are in the forecast.

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EPA plans to get rid of clean car standards, says greenhouse gases don't harm people | via @beckythiele https://t.co/dLyUkMTrFD

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@jstewartIndy @indystar Congress also hasn't given local stations much time to find new funding. While some larger stations may see a 11% cut, others have to find 45%. That's not "fair competition" — that's eliminating the competition.

We need more local news, not less
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[Rebecca Thiele @beckythiele]

@jstewartIndy @indystar Your assumptions about public media and trust aren't correct. Great breakdown by @NiemanLab here.
https://t.co/ioVW7baY5W

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@SaveOhioParks @jake_zuckerman @GovMikeDeWine @ohiogop @OHDems @917wvxu I'm not sure if this is an AI account or if you just didn't read the story. Indiana could do that, it's not right now

[WFYI News @WFYINews]

What energy, environment legislation from the 2025 session is now law? | via @beckythiele https://t.co/bNKyKzUcii

[WBAA Public Radio @wbaaradio]

Braun orders aim to keep coal plants online, advance nuclear, sidestep climate damages | via @beckythiele https://t.co/aapbg9O5cq

[Rebecca Thiele @beckythiele]

Just a quick fact check for anyone following #inlegis bills on SMRs (small modular nuclear reactors). Some lawmakers have said only 50 people died in the Chernobyl accident. The estimated number is much much higher as reported by @BBCWorld @chalkmark https://t.co/4vwIkmIMan

[WFYI News @WFYINews]

What are third house forums? Groups say face-to-face events help voters connect to lawmakers | via @beckythiele
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If you thought Indiana's net metering debate was interesting, wait until you hear California's. Great article by @jeffsaintjohn @CanaryMediaInc

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Health study on Martinsville industrial pollution may help other Indiana communities | via @beckythiele https://t.co/0WvFEDHHo4

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How will Donald Trump handle U.S. climate policy during his second term? | via @beckythiele https://t.co/KuYXphisbt

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Indiana will no longer dispose of firefighting foam with harmful PFAS | via @beckythiele https://t.co/Q8m4rGaoQV