Category Archives: Climate Action

The Clean Power Plan Is Not Killing Coal

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

We’ve known the 45th president seeks to eliminate regulations on the fossil fuel industry so it’s no surprise he announced his intention to modify the Clean Power Plan developed by President Obama’s Environmental Protection Agency. The plan was announced by … Continue reading →

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The Children Are The Future

Posted on August 18, 2018 by

video 1.5 minutes NPR’s Weekend Edition last Saturday included a story on the seperation of a Guatemalan mother and her 3 year old son. Through an interpreter the NPR host, Scott Simon, conducted the interview. Near the end of the interview … Continue reading →

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Reynolds Proclaims Weather Disaster – 11 Times

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

Governor Kim Reynolds proclaimed counties in Iowa to be a disaster because of severe weather. It is time to act on climate. Tornadoes tore through Marshalltown, Pella and Bondurant last Thursday as I got off work at the home, farm … Continue reading →

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A Key In The Fight Against Climate Change That You Might Not Be Aware Of..

Posted on November 25, 2017 by

Growing up in the 80s, I was taught to dream big. I love it when the U.S. is innovative and a respected leader. Continue reading →

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Party Of Death?

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

Note: US House votes for budget that has deep cuts to Medicaid and Medicare:    “The time is always right to do what is right.” Martin Luther King, Jr. As quickly as the news spread about the massacre in Las Vegas … Continue reading →

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Climate Action Events In Cedar Falls, Webster City, Des Moines, Iowa City

Posted on August 23, 2017 by

Climate action alert from CCI: We’re excited to launch CCI’s clean energy and climate justice organizing work and we’re coming to a town near you! This week we’re hitting the road to share what we’ve been learning about the clean energy landscape in Iowa and hear why you care about this … Continue reading →

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Why The Republicans Deny Climate Change (Global Warming)

Posted on June 15, 2017 by

Click here to read The Powell Memo.

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U.S. Not Leaving Paris Agreement Yet – Here’s What You Should Know

Posted on June 2, 2017 by

Dear Friends, As you know, today the White House announced that the United States would begin the process of leaving the Paris Agreement. Removing the United States from the Paris Agreement is a reckless and indefensible action. It undermines America’s … Continue reading →

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Climate Advocacy Update From Senator Rob Hogg

Posted on January 4, 2017 by

ICYMI, please read this message from Senator Rob Hogg: Dear Climate Advocates: Happy New Year, 2017! People across our country and future generations need us to speak up for climate action now more than ever. Starting tomorrow, Americans across our … Continue reading →

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The Planet Lost Big Time November 8th

Posted on November 19, 2016 by

America lost so much in this election. The world lost so much in this election. Perhaps no entity lost more in this election than the planet and its systems for sustaining life. Humanity was finally, slowly coming to grips with … Continue reading →

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