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Working through the PBS Climate Engagement Project and partnering with the Evansville Climate Collaborative, WNIN introduces an upcoming documentary and digital shorts titled “Healing the Heartland: Climate Action Stories”. The documentary and shorts will highlight local efforts to address climate changes and promote sustainability with the goal of educating and motivating viewers. The documentary premieres Nov. 14th at 8pm on WNIN PBS

From small efforts in the backyard to regional systems, the audience will learn about ways they can take action to improve our local environment. As part of the WNIN Climate Initiative, over 30 people from more than 20 local organizations and businesses were interviewed to provide an in-depth look at what our community is doing to address climate change. Areas highlighted include transportation, buildings, energy, waste, local food, agriculture, and green space. Organizations featured include Wesselman Woods, UE, USI, Deaconess, Mesker Park Zoo, Y&E and more.

The documentary will premiere on 9.1 WNIN PBS on November 14th at 8pm, and be available via broadcast and the local live stream.  It will be available for free on-demand on streaming for two weeks starting November 17th.

Healing the Heartland: Climate Action Stories Shorts
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  • Mesker Park Zoo and the Evansville Water Sewer Utility describe how they turn waste into energy.
  • Transportation is responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse gases. Both personal and mass transit electric vehicles greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Digital shorts will be distributed via social media platforms YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok starting on October 21st.  Shorts will also be available for free on-demand at video.wnin.org and at the Evansville Climate Collaborative website.

What is the WNIN Climate Initiative? 
With the support of PBS, WNIN will launch a multiplatform initiative to spark climate change dialogue and engage the community in dynamic, well-informed climate action. This initiative involves a strategic partnership with our local city government and collaboration with over 30 local organizations. WNIN will spearhead the creation of a digital-first series and three impactful TV specials. To actively involve high school students, a service-learning contest will
be initiated, culminating in a city-wide campaign through students’ creation of signs and PSAs.

PBS Climate Programs
WNIN will broadcast the following programs on our primary channel according to the national feed.

  • Independent Lens: "A Thousand Pines" - 4/1/2024 - 9:00 PM
  • A Brief History of the Future - Episode 1 - 4/3/2024 - 8:00 PM
  • A Brief History of the Future - Episode 2 - 4/10/2024 - 8:00 PM
  • A Brief History of the Future - Episode 3 - 4/17/2024 - 8:00 PM
  • A Brief History of the Future - Episode 4 - 4/24/2024 - 8:00 PM
  • A Brief History of the Future - Episode 5 - 5/1/2024 - 8:00 PM
  • A Brief History of the Future - Episode 6 - 5/8/2024 - 8:00 PM
  • Independent Lens: "One With The Whale" - 4/22/2024 - 9:00 PM
  • Changing Planet: Coral Special - 4/24/2024 - 7:00 PM
  • Hope in the Water - Episode 1 - June 2024
  • Hope in the Water - Episode 2 - June 2024
  • Hope in the Water - Episode 3 - June 2024
  • Dynamic Planet - Episode 1 - June 2024
  • Dynamic Planet - Episode 2 - June 2024
  • Dynamic Planet - Episode 3 - June 2024
  • Dynamic Planet - Episode 4 - June 2024
  • Sea Change: Gulf of Main - Episode 1 - July 2024
  • Sea Change: Gulf of Main - Episode 2 - July 2024
  • Sea Change: Gulf of Main - Episode 3 - July 2024

High schoolers, join our anti-idling campaign contest! Submissions Now Closed
Get creative and make a difference! WNIN and the Evansville Climate Collaborative are teaming up for an Anti-Idling Sign/Video Campaign, and we're looking for passionate high school students to join in. Show off your skills by designing a sign or creating a short video that encourages people to turn off their cars and reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions. Not only will you be helping the environment, but you’ll also have a shot at winning cash prizes up to $1,000! Whether you’re working solo or with friends, this is your chance to shine and make an impact!

 

WHO: 

High school students in Vanderburgh and surrounding counties

 

WHEN: 

Submissions are due November 1, 2024

 

PRIZES:

Top 3 Videos:  $1,000 per video

Top 3 Signs:  $250 per sign

Full Contest Details

To learn more, email bsmith@wnin.org

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Partners
Evansville Climate Collaborative