AGP Executive Report
Last update: 29 minutes agoLow-Carbon Industry: East Chicago’s new Ozinga mill will produce up to 1 million tons of slag cement a year, using recycled material to make a lower-carbon alternative. Urban Green Space: The Indy Health District and partners plan Indianapolis’ first urban microforest, turning paved Children’s Museum property into public green space near West 32nd Street and North Illinois Street. Forest Restoration: Researchers removed invasive Japanese stiltgrass at eight Indiana forest sites; native plant diversity rose 24%, and herbicide-treated plots had 123% more tree seedlings than controls. Water and Development: Five Indiana data centers avoided needing federal water permits. In the Eagle Creek area, the LEAP district is considering an alternative to discharging water into the reservoir, while a 2050 plan aims to protect the city’s water supply. Climate-Smart Infrastructure: Indianapolis rebuilt a 10,000-foot airport runway with concrete designed to capture and store carbon dioxide.
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