Environment & Sustainability

Coverage of green innovations, and climate and environment issues and developments, especially those told by local voices and that offer solutions for community concerns.

‘Forever chemicals,’ microplastics and data centers. What you need to know.

Officials discussed the state’s clean water supply at the 9th annual Indiana Water Summit.

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Bringing neighbors together: Q&A with Réna Bradley on the Inspire Neighborhoods Conference

Neighborhood Planner Réna Bradley explains how the Inspire Conference supports local change-makers by connecting residents and sharing tools for building resilience.

IFF’s energy-efficient work allows nonprofits to reduce energy costs, increase their mission-driven impacts across Indiana communities

IFF is helping Indiana nonprofits reduce utility costs and improve facilities through energy-efficient building upgrades. Programs in Bloomington, South Bend, and Indianapolis are helping organizations reinvest savings back into their community-focused missions.

G2 Rowing: Reconnecting people to nature on the rivers

G2 Rowing is connecting Fort Wayne residents of all ages to the rivers and encouraging environmental stewardship.

The hurdles facing food producers in Northeast Indiana

Area organizations and state-level efforts aim to support these entrepreneurs, ensuring a bounty of healthy, accessible, and local food for Northeast Indiana residents for years to come.

Indiana Land Protection Alliance awarded $500,000 in support of conservation work

The multi-year grant is set to transform ILPA's work in preserving Indiana's landscapes and supporting land trusts.

Creativity and collaboration are making climate education more accessible

Climate-change themed board games developed by a Fort Wayne resident and a global team invite people to take the first step toward sustainable living.

Opinion: Participate in the public process, invest in our community’s well-being

For the greater good, Fort Wayne resident Kimberly Koczan wants fellow community members to ask questions and demand answers when it comes to the Google Data Center.

Planting seeds for a greener future: Huntington celebrates ‘Oaktober’ with new city forester

For the first annual Oaktober, Huntington planted 500 trees across the town to boost its urban forest.

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