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Of Indiana’s original 20 million acres of forest, fewer than 2,000 acres of old-growth forests remain intact. Some types of interior forests are considered to be old growth if they contain trees that are more than 140 years old. Most of the sites that remain are now protected as nature preserves, and many have been selected as National Natural Landmarks.
—Norm Holy
Republicans have hardly been vocal supporters of renewable energy or electric vehicles. Yet the U.S. South, a region where the politics lean red, is now primed to greatly benefit from the broader effort to turn America’s economy green.
—Norm Holy
A climate study released during one of the hottest summers on record predicts a 125-degree “extreme heat belt” will stretch across a quarter of the country by 2053.
—Norm Holy
The Chicago Tribune reports that if state Rep. Marcus Evans has his way, Chicago will enter the race to build the first offshore wind farm on the Great Lakes. Evans has introduced a bill that lays the groundwork for a proposed wind farm in Lake Michigan, about 10 miles from the shores of the Southeast Side.
—Norm Holy
Whether in the form of historic droughts, blistering wildfires, record-setting hurricanes, extreme heat or catastrophic flooding, it’s clear that natural disasters in the U.S. are increasing in frequency and severity. In the face of a changing climate, we need environmental protection now more than ever. But when environmental issues are challenged, will they be protected by the nation’s highest court?
—Norm Holy
Corals have developed a sophisticated internal fan system to protect themselves from climate change, a study has revealed. Coral reefs are under threat from coral bleaching, which eventually leads to starvation. Global warming can disrupt the algae on the coral, which gives it its vivid colors, leaving it white, fragile, and more likely to starve.
—Norm Holy
CALENDAR
| Enter the world of plants and learn more than just identification at the Wild Edible, Medicinal, Poisonous, and Useful Plants program on Saturday, September 10th, from 1 to 3 pm at the RCA Community Park. Discuss local plants, and how they may be used for food, medicine or tools. Register at bloomington.IN.gov/parks. |
| Take the Harvest Moon Hike at Leonard Springs Nature Park on Saturday, September 10th, from 8 to 10 pm. The Harvest Moon is the full moon that coincides with the fall equinox. Learn the history and lore of the Harvest Moon as you hike through the park. Register at bloomington.IN.gov/parks. |
| Leaf Print Coloring will take place at Spring Mill State Park on Saturday, September 10th, from 11:30 am to Noon at the Lakeview Activity Center. You will join the naturalist to make your own leaf print while learning about how the trees prepare for fall. |
| The Bloomington Community Gardening program is offering a class on Fall is for Planting Fruit Trees on Thursday, September 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Willie Streeter Community Gardens. Autumn’s cooler temperatures and shorter days help trees acclimate with less stress. The class will be led by a Certified Arborist. Register at bloomington.IN.gov/parks. |
| Have some Fall Fungal Fun at Leonard Springs Nature Park on Sunday, September 18th, from 2 to 3:30 pm. Take a hike to find wild mushrooms. Learn how to identify mushrooms, where to find them and how to prepare them for eating. Dress for the weather and be prepared for moderate hiking. Register at bloomington.IN.gov/parks. |
