A well attended climate leadership summit, was held for the first time in our region on Friday, September 8th at Indiana University Northwest. It featured… Read More »Statewide Climate Leadership Summit Hosted In The Region
Earth Charter Indiana’s annual climate leadership summit is coming to Northwest Indiana this fall. Started in 2016, the summit brings together mayors, city, town, county… Read More »Statewide Climate Leadership Conference Coming to The Region
It’s true! Insects face increasing threats from habitat loss and the effects of climate change. Doug Ross, of NWI Times, spoke with members at a… Read More »The Insect Population Is In Rapid Decline
This is the first offering of a permaculture course in Northwest Indiana. Don’t miss this opportunity! The course will run from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00… Read More »Purdue Extension Hosting Permaculture Design Course
“Tell the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission – NO Development of Little Calumet River Basin Property, except for land conservation, flood control and recreation.… Read More »Bringing the 30 X 30 Conservation Initiative to Lake County
“The collaboration between Purdue University Northwest and U. S. Steel, as well as other industry team members, demonstrates the power of partnership in tackling both… Read More »U.S. Department of Energy Managers Commended CIVS-Industry partnerships
Kim Skipes, photo by John Watkins, The Times Professor Emeritus, Kim Skipes, who has taught in PNW’s sociology department since 2004, officially retired last May.… Read More »Purdue Northwest Students Discuss Climate Change And Its Effects In the Region
Legislation for a town sustainability commission was drafted by the group Highland Neighbors for Sustainability, which was formed in 2020. Under the proposed ordinance,… Read More »Highland Town Council has more questions about proposed sustainability commission
Despite criticism by other political figures in the state, Governor Holcomb is taking steps to mitigate climate change. “It is impossible to ignore the growing… Read More »Governor Holcomb Embraces Sustainability at International Climate Conference
A group of Highland residents is working hard to place environmental issues on the minds of their town council members. The NWI Times recently attended… Read More »Highland Residents Ask Town Council to Create Sustainability Commission