Environment + Sustainability News from IU Recent E&S News May 28: Environmental policy expert Janet McCabe returns to ERI, IU May 27: O’Neill School, Hamilton Lugar School partners in Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs affiliation May 22: Earth and atmospheric sciences professor Chen Zhu International Association of Geochemistry Fellow May 21: Research spotlight: Paleoanthropologists discover new set of ancient tools May 15: Tariff uncertainty being felt by Hoosier farmers May 13: A toxic pit could be a gold mine for rare-earth elements May 13: Aggressive birds reveal how evolution repeats itself May 12: Generous gift establishes John D. Graham Chair in Risk Analysis and Decision Science May 8: Floods don’t just bring water—they move earth May 7: Professor’s African dig uncovers bone tools that offer insights on early human life May 5: A biologist’s journey into the field of volcanology May 5: 2025 IU Rural Conference to foster collaboration and innovation in rural Indiana May 3: IPE-affiliated faculty member quoted in NYTimes ' '1 of the weather world’s biggest buzzwords expands its reach' May 1: Spring gardening tips from experts at IU Bloomington May 1: Luddy School’s Fan Chen wins Outstanding Junior Faculty Award April 30: Bigger, better plants: an IU researcher’s endeavor to understand photosynthesis April 29: IU scientist co-authors study that reveals significant underrepresentation of Global South authors in climate science research April 28: New research on bird behavior suggests that evolution may repeat itself April 28: Charles Owubah inspires ARW attendees to 'end hunger for everyone for good' April 28: 3 IPE-affiliated faculty members named Outstanding Junior Faculty April 23: IU earth scientist’s research into rivers and flooding earns him prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship April 23: Yoder named Janet Duey Professor of Rural and Land Policy April 23: Rural organizations selected to partner with IU on creative placemaking initiative April 23: Heavy floods offer prime opportunity for IU geology students April 22: Conference looks to expand, innovate hydropower April 22: Most Hoosiers want policies that reduce carbon pollution, make communities resilient April 19: Could microbes help fight climate change? April 18: Research Impact: Environmental health researcher engages communities to reduce lead exposure April 15: Diving into safety: IU Wilderness Medicine students learn to treat scuba emergencies April 15: 12 Hoosiers recognized for contributions to Indiana’s sustainability and resilience April 14: From the Desk: Cross-campus collaborations create student opportunities in Ghana April 11: Doctoral student explores sustainable energy education across cultures April 11: Deep-sea mining company eyes U.S. approval to extract critical minerals April 8: Research explores engagement with climate change in state and national parks April 8: In the waters of Lake Michigan, a sunken shipwreck helps establish Indiana maritime history April 4: IU Biology presents Norman R. Pace Lecture featuring Dr. Stephen Giovannoni April 16 April 1: Campus Sustainability Innovation Fund back after funding freeze with new emphasis on student research March 28: Carina Wang: her journey from design to sustainable fashion innovation March 28: New outdoor recreation park open at IU Bloomington March 28: Researchers study coal waste as potential domestic source of rare earth elements March 28: 8 communities to partner with IU on heat pump adoption, tree canopy health March 26: These are the impacts some scientists fear most from EPA deregulation March 21: IU geoscientists co-author study that finds mountain formation drives biodiversity growth March 14: DEV-CaMP analyzes state of EV-specific critical material mining in the U.S. March 13: Students learn to stitch, mend and alter with IU Union Board March 13: Researchers test how chemical used in plastics inhibits snail’s ability to reproduce March 12: Li honored with John Russell Mather Paper of the Year Award March 11: Study shows rooftop solar could be answer to energy insecurity March 4: Photos: Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference highlights Hoosier contributions to Indiana’s sustainability March 3: Research offers new direction on how disaster relief organizations should communicate through social media February 27: College professor facilitates K-12 climate education with outreach program February 26: Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference to boast highest-ever attendance February 24: IU professor Eduardo Brondízio shapes environmental policy with Amazon research February 24: Registration open for Master Naturalist program February 24: New director of Laboratory Animal Resources, attending veterinarian named at IU Bloomington February 24: IU Biology and EEB Seminar Series present Robert Reed, Cornell University, Feb. 28 February 20: Scientists decode DNA of white oak tree February 20: ‘Green grab’: Solar and wind boom sparks conflicts on land use February 20: Why this ant’s sting is one of the most painful February 12: IU researchers identify key protein to boost soybean resistance against costly nematode infections February 12: Fulbright Spotlight: Digging deeper with geologist Juergen Schieber February 11: IU honors Eskenazi's Jon Racek with Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award February 11: Brondizio awarded ‘Nobel Prize for the environment,’ honoring decades-long research on the Amazon February 11: Future Earth member Eduardo Brondizio co-winner of 2025 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement February 6: 'Distribution and service charges' are causing Evansville CenterPoint bills to spike February 5: Biology professor and Bloomington High School science teacher advance STEM learning of human evolution nationwide February 5: State officials recommend new rules to protect California renters from extreme heat February 5: From the Caribbean to East Africa: IU geologist Claudia Johnson facilitates student exploration through fieldwork February 4: 2 environmental leaders on campus among Staff Merit Award recipients February 4: Staff Merit Awards recipients named February 3: President Trump orders threaten $100M in environmental, clean energy spending in Indiana January 29: Research and Teaching Preserve property manager earns IU award for excellence January 29: IU study unlocks how Velvet Ant venom, while excruciating, may help advance pain-related medical research January 29: Missouri almost got crucial info on utility shutoffs. Then a regulator secretly halted it January 28: Has DeepSeek popped the “mini nuke” bubble for AI power? January 27: Discovery paves way for more resistant soybeans to combat $1.5 billion crop loss from nematode infection January 24: IU search and rescue course teaches skills that could save lives January 22: Stinky Devil's Tongue plant now blooming at Indiana University's greenhouse January 22: Associate Dean Rebecca Slotegraaf to be inducted as Kelley School’s first American Marketing Association Fellow January 15: Yoder leads multiple studies on farmers’ motivations on cover crops January 14: New study unveils the human and scientific dimensions of IPCC sea level rise projections January 13: Geologic researcher at IU mapping landslide hazards across state January 13: Building a green talent pipeline: A Q&A with Ben Sebastian January 9: Simple changes to social media messaging can help persuade people to heed wildfire evacuation orders January 8: Bacteria produce molecules that help viruses infect competing bacteria January 8: Dormancy: Life's first survival strategy? January 8: New water studies document ample water supply but advise protective measures January 8: Geoengineering: Focus on cloud seeding January 6: Plant leaves coated in RNA molecules influence microbial communities January 6: Nominate a 2025 Hoosier Resilience Hero January 5: New research reveals RNA on leaves may impact microbial communities January 3: How does this flame hidden in Chestnut Ridge Falls stay lit? Explore past news stories related to ESSI
2024 December 28: In Tennessee, climbing utility rates and more than 140,000 household cut-offs in 2023 December 24: What progress are Indiana universities making on climate action? December 19: Year in review: A growing green legacy December 18: Novick named national finalist for Frontiers Planet Prize December 18: IU students leave international climate conference with knowledge, hope December 18: Hamilton Lugar School guest blog: Valerie Grau’s “transformative” COP 29 experience December 18: Deslatte appointed associate editor of Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory December 12: Hoosier climate solutions to be highlighted at ERI-hosted sustainability and resilience conference December 11: Our Indiana podcast spotlights creative placemaking December 10: Shams wins Global Citizen Scholarship December 10: Guest blog: Paige Stephens “incredibly hopeful” after COP29 December 10: IU students attend United Nations COP29 in Azerbaijan December 10: O’Neill School announces launch of Master of Public Policy program December 5: Beyond spreadsheets: Alumna guides students in data-driven storytelling November 27: The science of how eternal flames can naturally burn forever November 26: Roots of resilience: IU institute helps communities expand tree canopies November 22: Indigenous peoples from nearly every continent gather for IU’s first Conference on Global Indigenous Studies November 21: Uyghur Week at Indiana University November 20: Experts weigh Trump’s incoming environmental policy, and how it may impact IU November 19: O’Neill MPA student research used to secure $200K grant for California community November 18: Indiana Latino Institute recognizes early career faculty member November 18: Faculty member and high school student create water safety program for inner-city kids November 14: IU researchers propose European-style food certification to boost Indiana’s rural economies November 13: Research Impact: Climate scientist combines research and teaching into ‘perfect storm’ of discovery November 13: $1M grant funds effort to preserve Puerto Rican communities’ disaster response efforts November 11: IU club works to reintroduce native plants on campus to fight climate change November 11: Microbial solutions must be deployed against climate catastrophe November 11: 30,000 square foot outdoor recreational park coming to IU November 7: From the Desk: Indiana University’s Climate Action Plan one year later November 6: O’Neill Leadership Fellows gain experience, help Hoosiers through community organizations November 4: Where there’s joy in a terror bird October 30: The potential for increased emissions due to the Electronic Logging Device Mandate October 28: 16 undergraduate scholars to advance sustainability research alongside faculty mentors October 28: 14th Kelley School Habitat build helps new homeowner reach milestone goal October 23: ERI co-authors report on community resilience in Indiana October 16: Comp design faculty Racek to create sculpture for Hopewell Commons October 14: Explore the renovated IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology October 13: Researchers use satellite technology to predict catastrophic river changes: '[They] continue to threaten millions of people today' October 11: ERI event celebrates McKinney Climate Fellows, Bob McKinney’s legacy October 11: Inaugural Conference on Global Indigenous Studies set for November 2024 October 10: Researcher receives $400k to collect data on health and development markers for children in Mozambique October 10: IU, Kelley students, faculty and staff team up with Whirlpool Corporation to build Habitat home with sustainable features for a Bloomington family October 9: Sustainability in Action: O’Neill Students’ Costa Rica Program Experience October 9: Faculty member nationally recognized by FDA for crucial contributions to food safety testing October 7: Media invited to preview IU Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology on Indigenous Peoples Day October 7: Want to celebrate a 'green' Halloween? Here are some tips October 2: Forever chemicals in Great Lakes: $7.2M EPA grant funds O’Neill researcher’s continued study October 1: Scientists study Helene damage to predict future landslides September 26: IPE students grow careers, serve state in ERI’s McKinney Climate Fellows program September 26: Channel conveyance and flood risk: are current models missing the mark? September 26: Shifting rivers threaten millions of people worldwide September 26: Venier appointed to Great Lakes Science Advisory Board September 25: 93° F and no electricity: Why some U.S. utilities can cut power despite heatwaves September 25: Without sound water policy, Indiana’s economic future is down the drain September 24: Free online bike, scooter safety course now available September 20: Summer utility shutoffs can be deadly. Advocates say Indiana isn't doing enough to prevent them September 20: How to cool the world without blocking the sun September 20: Groups, residents want city budget to help fund preservation of at-risk urban forests September 18: Breakthrough study from IU Scientists predicts catastrophic river shifts that threaten millions worldwide September 12: New IU study finds maintaining diversity of tree species crucial to sustaining eastern U.S. forests, while mitigating climate change September 10: History professor led international expedition to Tien-Shan Mountains September 9: Sharing the post carbon economy means building a resilient EV supply chain September 5: Students design climate solutions August 29: Geoengineering: the scientists who argue modifying the climate could buy the world time – podcast August 29: Geoengineering Part 1: The case to try modifying the climate August 28: Americans love nature but don’t feel empowered to protect it, new research shows August 27: Neuroscientists join IU to expand their research into what makes our internal clocks tick August 26: Faculty member awarded $3.7M to investigate inequities in environmental stressors and cognitive decline in urban and rural older adults August 26: How do I know if my personal care products contain forever chemicals? Experts weigh in. August 22: Floating solar panels seen as solution to lowering emissions at hydropower plants August 22: Will new water studies sway public opinion around a LEAP pipeline? Indiana officials hope ‘yes’ August 22: Comfort examines environmental news making in published article August 20: Building a green talent pipeline: A Q&A with Nicole Chandler August 20: Interior design program partners with local design-build firm August 13: Research Impact: History professor tracks ivory trade by drawing on campus and global experts August 13: Missouri utility regulator urged Governor Parson to prevent detailed disconnection reporting August 12: IU Professor Stevens Goddard recipient of $800,000-plus NSF CAREER grant August 7: IU faculty, students contribute to Bloomington extreme heat action plan August 7: Tim Walz’s Big Climate Ambitions August 5: No experience necessary: REAL-DEAL summer mentorship program offers undergraduate students valuable STEM research opportunity August 5: In the face of global warming, students are dreaming up a better climate future August 1: IU Bloomington welcomes new director of campus sustainability July 31: Photos: McKinney Climate Fellows make their mark July 26: O’Neill School’s Limnology Lab vital to monitoring health of state’s lakes, preparing students July 26: McKinney Climate Fellows share 'day in the life' videos July 25: The fight to make landlords turn down the thermostat July 23: IU professors discover robust link between meat production and zoonotic disease outbreaks in Asia July 17: America faces a power disconnection crisis amid dangerous heat: In 27 states, utilities can shut off electricity for nonpayment even in a heat wave July 17: Center for Underwater Science preserving state’s maritime history under Lake Michigan July 16: Faculty member receives almost $1M grant for study of lead exposure in Indiana households July 11: Building a green talent pipeline: A Q&A with Hannah Walker July 5: Indigenous foodways as tools of empowerment July 1: IU-led workshop gives K-12 teachers tools to teach climate change in the classroom June 26: In new study, IU biologists and collaborators discover a novel regulatory mechanism shared by bacteria that may spur advances in human, animal and plant health June 24: IU’s undergraduate research promise is to pave the way for future innovators June 21: Extreme heat is turning electricity cutoffs into new political battle for power companies June 20: Bloom where you are planted: Indiana journalist and farmer grows community connections June 17: Indiana should protect customers from utility shut-offs during extreme heat June 12: Attari named Storymaker Fellow June 11: McKinney Climate Fellows: Creating “Real-World” Impact All Over Indiana June 11: Fibers' head Rowland Ricketts recommended as Provost Professor June 10: IU researchers lead $2.5M Department of Energy effort to explore solar energy transition June 4: Investors underestimated risk, impact of hurricanes prior to feeling 'Superstorm' Sandy's fury on Wall Street June 3: The U.S. Drought Monitor is a critical tool for the arid West. Can it keep up with climate change? (Dr. Zhiying Li is the paper's lead author) May 30: What is the progress of nuclear power in Indiana? May 29: Comp Design head Racek wins IUB sustainability award May 28: Sustainability Scholar wins Provost's Award for environmental journalism research May 24: Research offers guidance on where companies should position energy storage, which lessens reliance on fossil fuels May 24: Investors generally underestimated the risk and impact of hurricanes, prior to feeling “Superstorm” Sandy’s fury on Wall Street May 18: Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ ubiquitous in Great Lakes basin, study finds May 16: From sky to shore: Study shows journey of PFAS into the Great Lakes May 16: Student sustainability research that spans disciplines, makes 'tangible impact' recognized at symposium May 16: Building a green talent pipeline: A Q&A with Matthias Benko May 14: Sustainability-minded McKinney Climate Fellows ready for summer of climate action May 13: IU researchers’ data, campus collaborations, build better geochemical models in pursuit of efficient, safe extraction of rare earth elements May 7: Vintage entrepreneur Sierra Shambaugh salutes fellow Eskenazi grads May 7: Report shows troubling financial indicators for Indiana nonprofits May 6: Increased state funding expands research possibilities for IUSPHB at shipwreck nature preserves May 6: New state-of-the-art greenhouse makes campus beautification more sustainable May 3: IU faculty discuss environmental research, collaboration opportunities at ERI Research Symposium April 23: Citizen scientists contribute to study of light energy and solar radiation during eclipse April 15: Plant future of Bloomington campus on April 26 April 12: Eclipses give IU researcher a glimpse into plants’ reaction to environmental stressors April 11: Meretsky honored with Carol Hostetter Lifetime Distinguished Teaching Career Award April 9: Media School students report on rural communities and research the environment with support from the Restle Teaching Fellowship April 9: NASA grant awarded to study ice clouds March 28: McKinney Climate Fellows apply green skills to lead climate response March 27: IU scientists launching smartphone app to report bird behavior during eclipse March 27: IU Biology researchers find unusual heat resilience in a Bloomington bird March 26: Birds, bees and even plants might act weird during the solar eclipse March 25: Building a green talent pipeline: A Q&A with Lucy Mellen March 22: Ostrom Memorial Lecture, Dr. Monica White, University of Wisconsin-Madison, on "Freedom Farming: Agricultural Resistance and Institution Building," open to all March 21: Researchers evaluating locations for carbon capture and storage in Indiana, Midwest March 21: Climate and sustainability events to showcase research, accomplishments March 21: O’Neill scientist forecasts a high likelihood of cloud cover during the eclipse March 7: 12 communities join 2024 IU Resilience Cohort to accelerate climate action, expand tree canopies March 6: From Indiana to the Andes, IU protects the planet through biodiversity research, advocacy March 6: Tracking migration— Indiana University Bloomington serves as a 'natural laboratory' for wildlife research (photo essay) February 29: UN opportunity through IU is preparing next generation of climate leaders February 28: McCormick’s Creek tornado aftermath provides chance to study ‘tree throw’ and its effect on soil February 22: Photos: Indiana sustainability leaders gather to share climate solutions February 17: Very cool: trees stalling effects of global heating in eastern US, study finds February 9: O'Neill alum empowers communities to conquer environmental threats February 7: Building a green talent pipeline: A Q&A with Madison Byarley February 5: Konisky named editor-in-chief of Environmental Politics February 5: Molecular biologist and genetic epidemiologist whose research helps prevent extinction of threatened species joins School of Public Health as visiting senior scientist January 31: Old World monkey skulls shed light on brain evolution (which may provide insights into how the brain evolves during periods of significant climate change) January 31: IU researchers awarded Defense funds to install coldest extreme environmental chamber in nation January 24: The rise of environmental polarization in Congress shows how partisanship drives interest groups and campaign contributions on emerging issues January 22: Climate Action Plan names implementation committees; website launched January 22: IU student helps catalyze Terre Haute’s climate planning efforts January 11: The O'Neill School remembers Distinguished Professor Ron Hites January 8: Building a green talent pipeline: A Q&A with Logan Pollander
2023 December 21: COP28 reinforces O'Neill School's role in battling climate change December 12: Indiana Resilience Funding Hub highlight: SS4A grant to address safety concerns in tri-county area traffic corridor December 11: Nationwide report on removing, reducing CO2 in US includes O’Neill School research December 6: Students across all campuses to present at annual IU Undergraduate Research Conference December 5: ERI Year in review: Building capacity, resources, and knowledge December: IU research collaboration uncovers earliest evidence for farm fields in Indiana more than 1,000 years ago December: IU Chemistry unveils science mural with WonderLab and city November 30: IU delegation in Dubai for COP28 global climate change conference November 20: Wilderness Medicine group teaches students to provide medical care with limited resources November 16: Two SPH-B faculty members publish major article on worldwide job loss in food production November 15: Climate engineering could slow Antarctic ice loss, study shows November 9: IU ERI named finalist for AASHE campus sustainability achievement award October 31: A conversation with ISRC 2024 keynote speaker Michelle Moore October 30: Brondizio earns Volvo Environment Prize for research on linking rural, urban sustainability in Amazon October 5: Is climate change making allergies worse? October 3: Unlocking the mysteries of animal behavior during cosmic events September 21: ERI awarded $5 million to help disadvantaged communities expand tree canopy September 20: IU institute awarded $5 million to help disadvantaged communities expand tree canopy September 20: Research examines pesticide exposure across human-wildlife interactions in Uganda September 18: Research analyzes relationship between agriculture, emergence of new diseases September 15: IUPUI student’s climate action planning efforts recognized by NSA Crane September 11: New ERI partnership aims to boost Hoosier communities’ access to solar September 6: Mooney to serve on EPA’s Clean Air Act Advisory Committee September 5: ERI, IU students facilitate community conversations on climate risks September: Sustainable Food Systems Science team publishes in “Nature”Sustainable Food Systems Science team publishes in “Nature” September: Midwest Center for Biodiversity at IU launched at Kent Farm August 30: Protecting bodies of water, on campuses and elsewhere, takes everyone’s help August 29: Funding hub assists Hoosier communities applying for federal climate and resilience grants August 23: Konisky part of research group awarded $1.125 million EPA grant August 3: IU tech startup advances renewable energy, partners with local environmental leaders Photos: McKinney Climate Fellows' summer of sustainability August: McKinney Climate Fellows July 24: New research finds a harmful bias towards recycling over reduction and reuse July 19: IU School of Public Health-Bloomington faculty member one of only six U.S. scientists named a National Academies Gulf Coast Early Career Research Fellow June 20: Corpse plant "Wally" to bloom June 20: Assessment of how climate scientists communicate risk shows imperfections, improvements June 13: IU researcher receives NSF award to study carbon-trapping mineral systems June 9: New dashboard highlights utility disconnections, policies across country June 7: NASA awards $950,000 grant to O’Neill School team for innovative climate change research June 7: Mosquito and tick season: IU expert shares tips on how to stay safe June 2: McKinney Climate Fellows embark on climate and sustainability experiences May 23: Environmental Justice Fellows program inspires first cohort May 16: ERI receives $100K from Honda to advance climate action in Indiana May 10: IU to help Hoosier communities assess and address their climate risks April 26: $2.1M grant awarded to study social, environmental factors in cognitive decline April 25: O’Neill School ranked nation’s best public affairs graduate program in latest U.S. News rankings April 24: Kelley School to establish Institute for Environmental and Social Sustainability April 21: Richmond plastic fire a threat to long-term health, food supply of residents April 20: IU students help Indiana communities achieve sustainability goals through IDEM Clean Community Program April 17: 4 ways to celebrate Earth Day every day April 17: ERI recognizes 13 Hoosier Resilience Heroes for their contributions to Indiana communities and the environment April 3: Initiative will help smaller Hoosier communities pursue federal climate and resilience funding April: IPE grants fund student research focused on the environment and sustainability April: IU researchers join $10M USDA grant to develop more resilient food systems April: Biology department course builds partnerships between students and local environmental organizations March 29: “Safer” PFAS in food packaging still hazardous March 23: Stephanie Kane’s book explores climate change via river-city flooding March 6: Mississippi River Delta study reveals which human actions contribute to land loss March 2: Photos: Hoosiers gather to advance climate resilience January 27: ERI, IU Press announce environmental change book series January 18: Indiana cities and towns face barriers to take advantage of federal climate and resilience funding January 10: Uprooted trees servve as physical record for extreme wind events January: See what's cooking: IU's Food Institute offers curriculuar, career, and community opportunities
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