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C4E Works with Purdue Polytechnic High School on urban agriculture projects
June 24, 2021
There’s a different type of buzz around Purdue Polytechnic High School Schweitzer Center at Englewood these days. That buzz involves two beehives on top of the school’s building on Indianapolis’ east side, greenhouse projects and hydroponics – all of which are part of the school’s Urban Agriculture Program. The passion project is a partnership between PPHS, Purdue University’s Center for the Environment, its colleges of Agriculture, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science and Purdue Extension.
C4E Works with Purdue Polytechnic High School on urban agriculture projects
C4E Affiliates part of HHS Push for Environmental Justice
June 18, 2021
Researchers in the Purdue University College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS), who are leaders in the Center for the Environment's Chemical Exposure Research Area, are examining human health responses to dangerous chemical and metal exposures in Indiana. Much of their work has already garnered headlines and publications, but more importantly, it has brought attention to at-risk Indiana communities, which could eventually lead to policy changes and a healthier Hoosier state.
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Purdue innovation affordably turning plastics into fuel
June 17, 2021
Hasler Ventures LLC plans to scale up to commercial levels a Purdue University patented technology that may accelerate the volume of waste plastic recycling. The innovation is called Low-Pressure Hydrothermal Processing. It promises an economically and environmentally safe way to transform polyolefin plastic, the most common form of plastic, into gasoline, diesel fuel and other high-value items. Developed by Linda Wang, the Maxine Spencer Nichols Professor in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering, the research was published in a 2021 issue of the peer-reviewed journal Fuel.
Spring 2021 Events Recap
June 15, 2021
Spring 2021 saw the Center for the Environment sponsoring and co-sponsoring several virtual events on topics ranging from the challenges faced by BIPOC farmers and agricultural professionals to issues of science diplomacy between the United States and Latin America.
Unexpected Plants and Animals of Indiana: Peregrine Falcon
June 9, 2021
Indiana has a reputation for speed. The Indianapolis 500, known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” is recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events. In 1996, the fastest lap in Indianapolis 500 history was recorded at 236.103 mph. While incredibly fast, it still does not surpass the top speed of peregrine falcons: the world’s fastest animal and a native of Indiana. “Other birds of prey in our state, like hawks, have broad wings and tails that let them soar in circles for long distances before pouncing on prey. Falcons are more streamlined,” explained John “Barny” Dunning, professor of wildlife ecology.
Naming rules tie hands of fungal researchers. Purdue scientist leads call for change
June 1, 2021
In the Dr. Seuss story “Too Many Daves,” a mother runs into trouble when she gives all 23 of her sons the same first name. Confusion ensues when she calls for Dave and all the children come running. In the world of fungus research, the opposite problem has occurred.
Naming rules tie hands of fungal researchers. Purdue scientist leads call for change
Purdue Students On Way to Solving Fresh Water Security
May 19, 2021
Purdue University engineers have developed a variant of the process for making fresh water out of seawater, a move that could make a big difference in water security world-wide.
Awards highlight Hamaker’s practical and impactful research
May 12, 2021
Before finding his profession and passion in agriculture and carbohydrate research, Bruce Hamaker pursued a number of different paths, which included nutritional sciences, dental school and two years in Liberia with the Peace Corps. Despite growing up in Indiana, Hamaker didn’t have any strong ties to agriculture or food production. He began a graduate degree in nutritional science at Purdue with the intention of applying it towards a career in international development. Quickly, however, Hamaker became captivated by food chemistry and the molecular makeup of carbohydrates.
Wildfires are contaminating drinking water systems, and it’s more widespread than people realize
May 10, 2021
More than 58,000 fires scorched the United States last year, and 2021 is on track to be even drier. What many people don’t realize is that these wildfires can do lasting damage beyond the reach of the flames – they can contaminate entire drinking water systems with carcinogens that last for months after the blaze. That water flows to homes, contaminating the plumbing, too.
Wildfires are contaminating drinking water systems, and it’s more widespread than people realize
Purdue Extension focuses on renewable energy education efforts
May 3, 2021
Purdue Extension is partnering with Hoosiers for Renewables and Indiana Farm Bureau to conduct a comprehensive study on land use regulations for wind and solar renewable energy and trends related to climate change planning in Indiana.
Purdue Extension focuses on renewable energy education efforts