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September 24, 2018
IU Researchers Convert Campus Greenhouse Gas Emissions Into Fertilizer
A pressurized mechanism captures carbon dioxide from the university's central heating plant to grow algae. The algae is converted into bio-fertilizer to be used throughout campus.
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Climate Shifts Mean Less Vibrant Fall Color For Indiana
More warm weather means trees are likely to hold on to their green leaves for longer - and increased droughts would make the colors more muted.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2018
Panel Wants More Use Of Natural Water-Protection
An organization that represents states in the Great Lakes region says governments should push harder to protect water quality through use of "green infrastructure."
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Should Hoosiers Near Wind Farms Worry About Their Health?
It's not uncommon for wind farm projects to be contested,but there's not a lot of research that definitively links turbines to negative health outcomes.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2018
Report: Franklin Contamination Not Widespread Despite Some Very High Samples
Experts looking for cancer-causing chemicals in Franklin say, so far, they don't see a widespread problem in the city. But recent sampling results show more investigation is needed.
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2018
NIPSCO May Close Most Remaining Coal-Fired Generation By '23
The utility says the retirements are not yet final but are "the most viable option for customers" under a plan to be submitted to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission by Nov. 1
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2018
Pollution Prevention Conference Highlights Environmental Risks In Business
Expert says today businesses have to think about their impact on the environment and how the climate will impact them.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2018
Plan Calls For Logging To Help Restore Native Hardwood Trees
The plan calls for logging to concentrate on removing stagnated and dying pine trees to create better growing conditions for healthy trees, including black walnut, cherry, oaks, hickory, poplar and maple.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2018
Farmer Diligence May Be Preventing Algal Blooms In Indiana
Algae doesn't seem to be contaminating Indiana's drinking water as much as it is in other states. Some of the state's success could also be attributed to farmers who keep fertilizers and other nutrients from feeding algal blooms.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2018
New Tools Help Cities Adapt To Climate Issues
Mayors and representatives from about 18 Indiana cities heard more at the Climate Leadership Summit in Indianapolis on Thursday.
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