Floods. Drought. Invasive species. These are real problems—caused by environmental change—facing everyday Hoosiers and citizens around the globe. IU is deploying many kinds of resources to help. From digital tools like ERIT to outreach efforts in Indiana's cities and towns, our researchers are deploying a variety of resources to help communities better assess, prepare for, and respond to the environmental changes we face.
Addressing environmental change
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COVID-19 increased energy insecurity among low-income Americans
IU researchers found that nearly 4.8 million low-income American households were unable to pay an energy bill last year.
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IU's Janet McCabe nominated as deputy administrator of EPA under Biden administration
McCabe is an expert on environmental law and policy and previously served in the EPA under the Obama administration.
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Indiana Uplands Winter Food Conference to focus on local food access and economic value
The deconstructed conference schedule will include virtual sessions held from each weekday at noon Jan. 25 through Feb. 12 via Zoom.
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Center for Rural Engagement has risen to meet challenges of Hoosier communities in 2020
Learn more about the center's impact on rural Hoosier communities, as well as those in the IU community who work with the center.
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IU, rural communities launch Community Engagement to End Child Sexual Exploitation
Rural communities working to protect local children now have resources from IU to fight sexual exploitation and human trafficking.
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NIFA awards IUPUI scientists $500K to improve agricultural resilience through conservation practices
IUPUI researcher Lixin Wang will use the U.S. Department of Agriculture grant to research reducing agriculture's environmental footprint while ensuring sustainable food production.
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O'Neill School, University of Miami launch dashboard comparing COVID-19 executive orders nationwide
Data from every state provides insight on how governors handled the pandemic.
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Research Frontiers Trailblazers honored for work in climate change, criminal justice, more
The annual recognition was bestowed on four IUPUI faculty for their work in climate change, criminal justice, health care and forensics.
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Senior food insecurity connected to isolation, program barriers in rural areas
Seniors who participated in the IU study reported that living alone decreases their motivation to prepare meals and reduced joy from eating.
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Backpack Blessings tackles food insecurity with weekend meals for Ellettsville students
IU employee Chuck Aikman and his wife, Sharon, provide meals to food insecure students at three schools through their nonprofit food pantry.