Category Archives: Climate Change

Climate Reality Project Comes To Iowa

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Paul Deaton

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa– More than 350 people from around the globe convene here for the Climate Reality Leadership Corps’ 28th training beginning Tuesday, May 5. The group is kicking off its North American advocacy effort for firm and substantial governmental … Continue reading →

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To Our Grandchild

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Dave Bradley

We want to get our apology in now. We won’t be around a lot longer and it looks like the one thing we had hoped to give you when you reached adulthood was a world that was at least trying … Continue reading →

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Earth Day And The Pentagon

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Trish Nelson

by Ed Flaherty This week we celebrate Earth Day. It is a day to bring into the active areas of our brains the innate understanding that we have only one Mother Earth to live on, and that she needs our … Continue reading →

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Climate Change It Is Happening, Folks

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Warmest 12 Month Period Were The Last 12 Months. In case you missed it, climate change has not gone away. Here in Iowa we have been spared much of the anguish of the effects of climate change, except for the … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: House Rural Caucus Update

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Ed talks about the Pipeline Walk with State Rep. Dan Kelley today at 11:00 a.m. Also, State Reps. Bruce Bearinger and Sally Stutsman discuss the House Rural Caucus – Catch the Fallon Forum live on Monday from 11:00 am – … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: New Questions About Proposed Bakken Oil Pipeline Through Iowa

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Please follow Ed Fallon’s walk across Iowa along the route of the proposed Bakken Oil Pipeline.  Go to http://fallonforum.com/pipeline-walk/    For the latest Iowa Pipeline Walk route and schedule detail click here.  Help this information reach more Iowans. Please like and … Continue reading →

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Iowa Pipeline Walk: Day 11

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Trish Nelson

[Dave Bradley’s Sunday Funday civics quiz will be back next week.] Please follow Ed Fallon’s walk across Iowa along the route of the proposed Bakken Oil Pipeline.  Go to http://fallonforum.com/pipeline-walk/  You can also follow on Facebook or get e-mail updates. … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Iowa Pipeline Walk, Wage Theft, Minimum Wage

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Trish Nelson

fallonforum.com Saturday, March 7, 2015 – Bladensburg, Iowa For the latest Iowa Pipeline Walk route and schedule detail, click here. “Are you out for exercise or are ya broke down?” asked the bearded man driving a white pick-up truck sporting … Continue reading →

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PSR Iowa And UNA Iowa Co-Sponsor Fundraiser For Climate Action

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Chapter Physicians for Social Responsibility 20 East Market ● Room 200 ● Iowa City, IA 52245 ● http://www.psriowa.org Dear Friend, 2014 was the hottest year in recorded history. 2014 was the year of the Great Climate March for Climate … Continue reading →

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Hughie Tweedy To Pipeline: “My Land Is Not For Sale – Not For A Million Bucks”

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Trish Nelson

fallonforum.com/ Beginning on March 2, 2015, Ed Fallon began a walk of 400 miles following the path of the proposed Bakken Oil Pipeline. He will walk from the southeast corner of Iowa to the northwest corner of the state, meeting … Continue reading →

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