Stories tagged with "greennews"

Locavore: Become a local eater by CustomPubs

The expression “you are what you eat” means more to those who try to eat locally grown and produced foods. People who become locavores — eating locally produced foods as often as... – Nov 20, 2009 at 5:20 PM in Green & the environment

Boone County looking into wind farm health fears by Robert Annis

The Boone County Health Department is looking into claims that two proposed wind farms could have a negative effect on residents’ health, but experts disagree on the validity... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Boone County

Indiana awarded $4M to help with 'green' training by indystar

Indiana has been awarded a $4 million chunk of what the U.S. Labor Department today said was a total of $55 million in “green jobs” grants. The grants were designed to... – Nov 18, 2009 at 3:04 PM in Business

Indianapolis man shuns family car for bicycle by Daniel Lee

Rain or shine, rider uses bike to get wherever he needs to go Steve Allen opens his garage door at his Northside Indianapolis house just before sunrise and prepares for one of... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:05 AM in Marion County

Geothermal savings negate upfront costs most recent comment by ohairr

I would have to totally diagree. No doubt that... – Nov 17, 2009 at 9:23 PM

How busy beekeepers get started by CustomPubs

Concern for declining honey bee populations, an interest in honey and the book “The Secret Life of Bees” have inspired more people to try beekeeping. If you’re curious about... – Nov 13, 2009 at 8:56 AM in Green & the environment

Environmental group forum to examine 'green' issues by indystar

Indianapolis — Indiana’s largest environmental group is hosting a forum this weekend focusing on what the state’s upcoming legislative session could mean for... – Nov 13, 2009 at 1:07 AM in Business

Environmental group plans green forum by indystar

Indiana’s largest environmental group is hosting a forum this weekend focusing on what the state’s upcoming legislative session could mean for renewable energy, mass... – Nov 12, 2009 at 7:32 AM in Politics & Government

Congregations commit to green practices most recent comment by ProjectGlobalGreen

Hello everyone. I am slowly learning to do my... – Nov 16, 2009 at 10:54 AM

Urban farms plant seeds of hope most recent comment by ELBorbah

What a great idea. I think the city needs to... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:54 AM

Family's health conditions helped point way to eco-friendly lifestyle by indystar

The process of our family becoming green has evolved from pastel green to a bright Kelly green and many shades in between. The eco-friendly movement is countered by microwavable... – Nov 06, 2009 at 6:40 PM in Home & Garden

Family mission: Give back to Earth most recent comment by MammaJames

I have been thinking about a compost pile for a... – Nov 06, 2009 at 9:22 AM

When theology meets ecology most recent comment by GlobalWarmingIsALie

“When you talk to church members, they look at it... – Nov 06, 2009 at 9:44 AM

Paint it green by indystar

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air is three times more polluted than outdoor air. In fact, it’s considered one of the top five hazards to human... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Family takes steps to be kind to Mother Earth by indystar

Home leaves smaller footprint while providing a teaching tool My husband, Michael Greven, and I moved to a rural area near Columbus in 1992 to live closer to the earth and to teach... – Oct 31, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Home & Garden

Green Acres is the place to be by CustomPubs

It’s been more than 40 years since Oliver and Lisa Douglas moved from New York City to rural Hooterville. Today, urbanites are following their example by becoming hobby... – Oct 30, 2009 at 4:45 PM in Green & the environment

Stimulus data shows progress on clean energy projects, job creation by CustomPubs

The federal government’s Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board released new data today on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act spending and job creation. It reported... – Oct 30, 2009 at 4:12 PM in Green & the environment

2 colleges to tap geothermal energy by indystar

MUNCIE, Ind. — The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded $6.3 million to two Indiana colleges to install environmentally friendly geothermal energy systems. Ball State... – Oct 30, 2009 at 7:25 AM in Education

Butler junior launches composting business by Jolene.Ketzenberger

From potato peels and wilted lettuce to coffee grounds and apple cores — not to mention all the leftovers scraped into the garbage — Americans throw away plenty of... – Oct 28, 2009 at 4:29 PM in Living

Koi ponds: Look, don't catch most recent comment by jvare

Another resource for those seeking additional... – Oct 30, 2009 at 4:25 PM