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Climate & Energy
December 3, 2019
Increased number of “blocking events” to create deadly weather systems
Manmade climate change will increase the number of stalled weather patterns and create more deadly extreme weather events.
December 3, 2019
Hurricanes will continue to bring record-breaking rainfall
Big storms like hurricanes are expected produce more record-breaking rainfall in coming years.
November 26, 2019
Urbanization delays growth of plants
Researchers found that urbanization delays the time that plants bloom in the spring, which has an effect on the seasonal timing in cities.
November 26, 2019
Coldplay won’t tour in order to reduce carbon emissions
Musical group Coldplay has declined to tour for their new album until they can figure out how to reduce their carbon emissions and stage more environmentally friendly concerts.
November 25, 2019
American Climate: A Shared Experience Connects Survivors of Disaster
In three U.S. communities devastated by disaster, themes of loss and survival resonate through the personal stories of the people who were there.
November 22, 2019
Solar startup creates technology that could replace industrial use of fossil fuels
Heliogen, a secretive energy startup backed by well-known people like Bill Gates, has created a way to use artificial intelligence and hundreds of mirrors to create a solar oven.
November 21, 2019
Nearly half of Indiana Superfund sites threatened by climate change effects
New GAO report finds flooding and other conditions threaten half of the state’s toxic Superfund sites.
November 14, 2019
Boxed water cartons are less recyclable than plastic bottles
Boxed water brands such as Just Water, Flow, and Boxed Water Is Best often market themselves as more sustainable options for on-the-go hydration, but the nature of their packaging prevents them from being recyclable.
November 12, 2019
Online tool to help Hoosier communities prepare for climate change
The Hoosier Resilience Index helps local governments and residents understand local climate change vulnerabilities and how to respond to them.
November 11, 2019
As Climate Change Threatens Midwest's Cultural Identity, Cities Test Ways to Adapt
Spring floods, hot summers and warmer winters have been wake-up calls as global warming raises the risks for everything from ice fishing to growing seasons.
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