environment Archives - South Bend Voice

A nationwide survey of U.S. beekeepers released on Wednesday found that the pollinators have been hit by another massive population drop, with 42 percent of bee colonies nationwide dying in…more»

The economics of wind power are looking good, according to a 350-page report issued Thursday by the U.S. Department of Energy, which states that the nation’s swiftly expanding wind industry…more»

The League of Women Voters is hosting Office of Sustainability director Therese Dorau during a “Lunch with the League” event on Friday. “Sustainability is a powerful tool for communities –…more»

A pipeline rupture earlier this month in North Dakota is now revealed to have spilled a possible record-setting amount of “brine” created as a byproduct of oil drilling, with the…more»

Republicans take control of Congress on Tuesday, marking the first time since 2006 that the GOP holds both the House and Senate. Their first order of business: approving the Keystone…more»

South Bend’s Office of Sustainability is looking for your input. The office that is tasked with helping the city to become a more sustainable place is asking city residents to…more»

Insects account for some of the most successful species on earth, and the success of humans has undoubtedly had a large impact on the structure and diversity of insect populations.…more»

A middle-of-the-night breach of the tailing pond for an open-pit copper and gold mine in British Columbia sent a massive volume of toxic waste into several nearby waterways on Monday,…more»