Newsletter – March 2026

Greetings! You have the power to make a difference.  Here are some green updates, programs and events… Heads up for Earth HourTo protect our children’s future, don’t forget to turn off the lights on pollution this Saturday at 8:30 pm! Doing something simple is a powerful way to show you care. “Switching off” remains the easiest way to make a […]

Happy New Year! We hope your year is off to a great start.  Here are some updates, programs, and events to help go green in 2026. With shared commitment and smart choices, we can make meaningful progress for a cleaner, healthier, and more stable climate future for our kids and grandkids. 2025 Climate ReviewThe 2025 State of the Climate report warns that […]

Carmel Green Initiative Newsletter

Greetings! Here are some green updates and programs… Green Gift Shop this Thursday!Are you looking for ways to make your holiday shopping a little greener and earth–friendly? Check out the Green Gift Shop this Thurs. Dec. 4, 1:30-7pm at the Carmel Library.  Local businesses will showcase green gifts that are local, organic, natural, recycled, reused or repurposed. Please stop by the CGI table to […]

Greetings! Here are some green updates and programs… Janet McCabeHuge thanks to Janet McCabe for sharing her insights on the implications of recent federal policy changes as well as inspiring efforts already underway in Indiana.  If you missed the program, her slides are here.    Extreme Weather TrendsRecent extreme weather in Carmel is the tornado that hit in April damaging trees, homes and businesses!  […]

Carmel Green Initiative Newsletter

MicroplasticsHuge thanks to the Hoosier Environmental Council for convening a panel of experts for an eye-opening and informative webinar on the health and environmental impacts of mircroplastics. If you missed the webinar or want to see it again, the recording is here and the slides are here. Sustainability and Resilience with Janet McCabeJoin us on Thurs. Oct. 16, at 6 p.m. at the Carmel Library to hear from Janet […]

Back-to-School Solar

Happy Summer! Here are some green updates and programs… Duke pollutes & profits Feeling the heat—and Duke’s rate hike?  Carbon pollution is heating up our planet fast. And with longer, hotter heat waves, your electric bill climbs right along. Ka-ching! Duke is the largest carbon polluter in Indiana. Why? Because most of its electricity still comes from burning coal and gas. And Duke has […]

CGI Newsletter April 2025

Happy Earth Day! Carbon pollution is making extreme weather more severe all across the country and around the world. On April 2, Carmel businesses, homes and trees were damaged by tornado and severe weather.  A week later, the president signed an executive order aimed at boosting coal….just what we don’t need! Coal is the greatest source of water, air and climate pollution. […]

Greetings!

Here are some updates, programs and events… Solar Success StoriesSolar is a great way to protect against rising rates and build a sustainable community! Join us this Thurs. Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Carmel library to learn about local solar success stories at Fishers schools, Carmel Utilities, Carmel Library and Capital Group in Carmel. The panel discussion will be led by Carmel High School […]