Category Archives: Climate Change

Iowa's Culture of Climate Change

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Paul Deaton

David Biello of Slate wrote an opinion piece in Newsday titled, “Why Don’t Farmers Believe in Climate Change,” on July 16. Link to the article here or here, but here’s a spoiler alert: it’s the Farm Bureau. I commented on … Continue reading →

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Great March for Climate Action Accepting Applications

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Paul Deaton

DES MOINES- The Great March for Climate Action announced today that it is now ready to formally accept applications from prospective marchers interested in participating in next year’s eight-month, 2,980-mile trek from Los Angeles to Washington, DC. The Marcher Application … Continue reading →

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Take Action on Climate Change

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Last week was arguably the best summer weather we have had in many years. Temperatures were moderate and humidity low; some rain, but not too much; and glorious partly cloudy skies coupled with a light breeze. A bit of imitation … Continue reading →

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Senator Harkin Endorses Great March For Climate Action

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Trish Nelson

“We are already seeing increasing intensity and frequency of storms, droughts, and heat events caused by climate change, and that trend is just beginning,” said Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA). “The Great March for Climate Action may be just what’s needed … Continue reading →

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President Obama’s Plan To Cut Carbon Pollution

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Hi, all — The carbon pollution that causes climate change isn’t a distant threat, the risk to public health isn’t a hypothetical, and it’s clear we have a moral obligation to act. The 12 hottest years on record have all … Continue reading →

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Join The Great March For Climate Action

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Starting March 1, 2014, through a non-profit called Great March for Climate Action, 1,000 climate hawks will march from Santa Monica, CA, across the United States to Washington, DC. This will be the largest coast-to-coast march in American history. It … Continue reading →

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Great March For Climate Action Route Announcement

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Trish Nelson

 Here’s a note from Ed Fallon – The Great March for Climate Action – stepping forward for our Planet, our Future — Dear Friends, Today we announced the route for next year’s eight-month coast-to-coast march for climate action. We’re delighted … Continue reading →

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It Is Not All Dark

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Dave Bradley

This is one of those moments in history where things couldn’t look much darker. It seems like the arc of history is currently bending toward the forces against humanity. We have been here before and have survived. This time it seems … Continue reading →

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Nebraskans Ask Warren Buffett To Lead On Climate Change

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Join our neighbors across the Missouri in asking Warren Buffett to lead on climate change.  Enjoy this  short video first.  Write to Warren Buffett:email: berkshire@berkshirehathaway.com BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY INC. 3555 Farnam Street Suite 1440 Omaha, NE  68131

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How Long Before We Have A National Conversation About Climate Change?

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Trish Nelson
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