Category Archives: Climate Change

Climate Change Making Extreme Weather Worse

Posted on September 14, 2018 by

Btw, when and why did we stop calling it global warming?

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Gardening In End Times

Posted on August 31, 2018 by

(Editor’s Note: Trish Nelson will return  from summer break next week. Thanks for all the likes, clicks, views and comments while I’ve been filling in.) I’ve been a gardener since we got married. We planted a few tomatoes near the … Continue reading →

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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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Observations On A Nice Summer Day

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

World-wide Weather: After a scorching June, July is exiting in graceful fashion. But let’s be honest, the trend around the world is not good. More heat creating more unstable and more extreme weather. This week’s spotlight where unheard of weather … 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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Corn, Crops And Climate Change

Posted on July 19, 2018 by

Summer in a Climate Changing Iowa By Natalia Welzenbach-Marcu | Iowa Environmental Focus Iowa summers have always been hot and humid, but the summer of 2018 in particular has had unusual temperature spikes early in the season. Brutal waves of … Continue reading →

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Americans Can’t Afford Republicans Anymore

Posted on February 24, 2018 by

Of all the myths surrounding politics, one of that is totally false and yet one of the hardest to kill is that Republican economies are good for the economy.  Like many myths of the realm, it was probably created by … 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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Pork and Politics In Iowa 2017

Posted on November 6, 2017 by

Jefferson County Farmers & Neighbors, Inc. – JFAN Johnson County Supervisor Mike Carberry on organizing for better legislation and supporting public officials with backbone at the October 19, 2017 JFAN Annual Meeting, “Breaking the Grip of Corporate Agriculture on Rural … Continue reading →

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