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If a street tree falls . . . what does it take to make sound policy?

Burnell Fischer

A paper written by Indiana University professor Burney Fischer and doctoral student Brian Steed argues that thinking of street trees as a "common-pool resource" can help lead to better management of an under-appreciated community asset. The paper was presented this summer at two international conferences.   Full Story >>

Indiana University experts comment on court decision striking down clean-air rule

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Indiana University faculty experts A. James Barnes and Philip S. Stevens are available to comment on a recent federal appeals court decision that struck down the Clean Air Interstate Rule. The rule required 28 mostly Eastern states to reduce emissions of smog-forming and soot-producing emissions.   Full Story >>

Olympics 2008: Tips from Indiana University

Olympic Medals

In this Olympics-themed media tip sheet, Indiana University experts discuss the controversial bodysuit in swimming, Tibetan independence, endangered wildlife protection efforts in China, a starting system that could cost U.S. track and field athletes medals, and sports law at the Olympics.   Full Story >>

IU SPEA Executive Education Program to sponsor homeland security seminar

Tornado

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) will host the first of six major national conferences on homeland security and emergency management on Thursday, June 12. Titled "Protecting America's Heartland from Catastrophic Events," this initial conference will feature national experts and key responders.   Full Story >>

IU SPEA Executive Education Program to sponsor homeland security seminar

IUPUI

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) will host the first of six major national conferences on homeland security and emergency management from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, at the University Place Conference Center, located at 850 W. Michigan St. on the IUPUI campus.   Full Story >>