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12 Hoosiers recognized for contributions to Indiana’s sustainability and resilience

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

As Earth Day 2025 approaches, Indiana University’s Environmental Resilience Institute is recognizing 12 Hoosiers for their contributions to Indiana’s sustainability and resilience.In cities, towns and rural communities, these Hoosier Resilience Heroes are taking on urgent environmental challenges spanning food waste, clean energy, climate policy and environmental education. Some have devoted decades to these efforts. Others represent a new generation of Indiana leaders, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives.

8 communities to partner with IU on heat pump adoption, tree canopy health

Friday, March 28, 2025

Indiana University is partnering with eight local governments this year to accelerate adoption of energy-efficient heating and cooling systems and to expand community tree canopies. The program, the latest chapter of the IU Environmental Resilience Institute’s Resilience Cohort, aids Hoosier communities with their climate goals by connecting them to specialized training and resources as well as support from IU students.

ERI, IU Press publish book on Indiana’s changing landscape

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

A new book produced through a collaboration between Indiana University Press and the IU Environmental Resilience Institute explores how centuries of human settlement and industrialization have transformed the Indiana landscape, leaving no corner untouched.

Building a green talent pipeline: A Q&A with Francisco Martínez-Márquez

Friday, March 14, 2025

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Martínez-Márquez decided to shift careers from research to policy. The change led him to become a McKinney Climate Fellow, an experience that equipped him with the technical and soft skills he currently deploys on behalf of the North Carolina State Energy Office.

Amidst uncertainty, Hoosier climate leaders see opportunity

Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Even in uncertain times, Hoosiers have reasons to feel good about Indiana’s progress toward a more sustainable and resilient future. At the Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference (ISRC), held Feb. 28 at the Monroe Convention Center in Bloomington, Ind., McKinney Family Foundation Executive Director Stephanie Goodrid Lawson acknowledged the difficult moment, but said she drew hope from the growth in Indiana’s environmental sector and progress on environmental issues over the last decade.