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Purdue student advocates for energy conservation

Purdue University sophomore Kim Reppa is looking forward to making a positive impact in the area of global energy consumption.

November 08, 2012 12:00 am

Students and staff spread the word about recycling

SCHERERVILLE | The students of Forest Ridge Academy have become champions for the environment.

September 23, 2012 12:00 am

Ind. activist to head federal anti-carp campaign, 4th Ld-Writethru, US

CHICAGO (AP) — John Goss, an environmental activist and former state official from Indiana, was appointed Wednesday as the Obama administration's point man in the fight to prevent Asian carp from gaining a foothold in the Great Lakes.

September 08, 2010 5:46 pm

Renters can do plenty to make their homes more eco-friendly

LOS ANGELES | So you're a renter and you want to green your space, but your landlord won't splurge on solar panels.

August 22, 2010 12:00 am

100 days of oil: Gulf life will never be the same

GRAND ISLE, La. | A hundred days ago, shop owner Cherie Pete was getting ready for a busy summer serving ice cream and po-boys to hungry fishermen. Local official Billy Nungesser was planning his wedding. Environmental activist Enid Sisskin was preparing a speech about the dangers of offshor…

July 28, 2010 10:30 am Video

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Dark Mark: 100 Days of Oil

Gulf of Mexico oil leak
Live video: Gulf oil leak
AP Interactive: Attempts to stop the oil leak
AP Interactive: Ecological impact of the oil leak
AP Interactive: Oil rig accidents
AP Interactive: The oil leak's impact on business

Lawmakers: Speed up research to stop Asian carp

CHICAGO | Environmentalists have warned for years that it was just a matter of time before the invasive Asian carp broke through an electrical barrier meant to keep it from moving beyond Chicago-area shipping canals. But now that it's happened, efforts to keep the voracious fish out of the G…

June 25, 2010 12:05 pm