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New IU Grand Challenge initiative to tackle major environmental threats to Hoosier health, economy

By: IU in the News: A daily digest of media coverage about Indiana University

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Connecting on climate change research

Inside Higher Ed | August 31, 2017


AUDIO: IU team works on Indiana's response to climate change

WFHB | June 22, 2017


IU adds 16 new faculty members for initiative

The Republic | May 22, 2017


Climate change group awarded $55M

Inside Indiana Business | May 15, 2017


Tully: Indiana University steps up on climate change

The Indianapolis Star Opinion | May 13, 2017


Climate change is a reality, IU VP says, as school invests $55M to address its impact

The Indianapolis Star | May 11, 2017


IU to add 16 faculty members for $55M climate change initiative

Indianapolis Business Journal | May 11, 2017


IU announces $55 million environmental research initiative

Indiana Daily Student | May 11, 2017

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