What started as a school project for students in one Illinois district has led to the successful changeover to more energy efficient school buses. The path to zero-emission buses began in 2014, when STEM students at Williamsfield High School started a science project for a solar-powered microgrid on their rural campus. And last year, the transportation transition began when the new standard C-72 school buses were ordered. .
Hoosiers could get their holiday trees from any of about 200 tree farms in the state, according to the Indiana Christmas Tree Growers Association. But some families choose artificial trees, and each choice comes with environmental consequences. Delaney Barber, energy and climate manager for the Hoosier Environmental Council, said live trees help store carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, but when they are disposed of, that process creates carbon. .
Bloomington and Indianapolis are getting some international recognition for the work they re doing to help the environment. The two have been named "A List Cities" by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives. Only 119 cities and counties worldwide got A List designation this year, for "bold leadership on environmental action" and transparency about their plans. .
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