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Green Resources

WVPE is your gateway to green and sustainable resources in Michiana. Sustainability is meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. This is accomplished by finding a balance between businesses, the environment, and our society (people, planet, and profit).State, National and International resources on sustainability include:The Environmental Protection AgencyThe Natural StepSustainability Dictionary45 Sustainability Resources You Need to Know Explore ways to support sustainability in the Michiana area through the Green Links Directory.Sept. 17, 2019 from 2-3:30pm"Global Warming: A Hot Topic"Sept. 17, 19, 24, and 26All sessions are from 2-3:30pmGreencroft Goshen Community Center in the Jennings Auditorium1820 Greencroft Blvd.Goshen, IN 46526The event will look at possible solutions and suffering as well as consequences beyond warmer weather. The event will examine what other civilizations have or haven’t done when faced with environmental problems. Plus there will be an exploration of the biggest unknown in the climate system: What will the humans do? Paul Meyer Reimer teaches physics, math and climate change at Goshen College. The events are presented by the Lifelong Learning Institute. The Institute can be reached at: (574) 536-8244lifelonglearning@live.comhttp://life-learn.org/

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

WAMU 88.5

Published September 6, 2019 at 10:06 AM EDT

Hurricane Dorian is moving up the eastern United States after devastating the Bahamas.

Democratic candidates’ climate change plans came under scrutiny during last night’s climate town hall.

The inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services released a report saying that the children who were separated from their families at the border are not receiving proper mental health care.

Meanwhile, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer used her executive power to put in place a six-month ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes. She says the move will curb vaping by teens.

In Texas, the state legislature moved to loosen firearm restrictions in the wake of a shooting in Odessa, Texas, that killed seven and wounded at least 21.

Google settled a case for $170 million that charged them with violating a law regarding child privacy on YouTube.

Leslie Jones announced her retirement from “Saturday Night Live” this week. It’s got us thinking about some of our favorite Leslie-related SNL moments.

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Anita Kumar, White House correspondent and associate editor, Politico; @anitakumar01

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