IU study shows coastal flooding will disproportionately impact river delta populations
Thirty-one million people living in river deltas are at high risk of experiencing flooding and other impacts from tropical cyclones and climate change, according to a study by Indiana University researchers.
New Albany to plant 250 trees by year's end
About 250 trees will be planted in New Albany by the end of the year with the first phase of the effort likely to begin in early November.
Faculty at Kelley and IU help organize the Midwest Climate Summit
Indiana University and its Kelley School of Business are joining more than 20 leading Midwestern higher education institutions, non-profits, and local governments convening to develop a Midwestern response to the climate crisis.
Utility shut-offs, evictions more likely for households of color
Disconnected utilities, evictions, and debt are disproportionately affecting households of color during the pandemic, researchers report.
Sustainability workforce development program thrives as virtual operation
While many student internship opportunities vanished this summer due to COVID-19 concerns, the Indiana Sustainability Development Program persevered and continued to serve Indiana University students and the state.
Scientists are unraveling the American robin's surprisingly mysterious migration
Researchers hope new studies of these widespread birds will reveal their movements—and tip us off to disease outbreaks and other threats.
Households of color more likely to have utilities disconnected, not receive stimulus checks
Households of color continue to be affected at disproportionate rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, with utility disconnections, evictions and debt higher in their communities than in their white counterparts.
Environmental lawsuit against IPL helps pave the road to a coal-free Indiana
The lawsuit has sparked interest on how the switch from coal to natural gas will have a significant effect on the air quality and the health of the surrounding community in Indianapolis. Coal-fired power plants such as IPL have been contributing to a nationwide issue of air pollution.
Educating for Environmental Change garners Indiana’s top environmental award
Educating for Environmental Change, an Environmental Resilience Institute-supported program to help Indiana educators teach climate change in the classroom, recently received Indiana’s top environmental award, the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence, for “extraordinary initiatives in protecting the environment.”
IU's statewide survey finds area residents making some concessions to climate.
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