Category Archives: Energy

Is Jessica Reznicek A Terrorist?

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Paul Deaton

Jessica Reznicek, a 39-year-old environmental activist and Catholic Worker from Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced in federal court June 30 to eight years in prison for her efforts to sabotage construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. In November 2016, Reznicek … Continue reading →

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An Energy Revolution

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Paul Deaton

A recent article at Nuclear News reminds us the world is on the cusp of an energy revolution. “The cost of renewables like solar and cell batteries for electric vehicles are making the carbon-based economy obsolete, with the turning point … Continue reading →

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Here Comes The Attack On Iowa Jobs In Wind Energy

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Action alert by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee – Boldprogressives.org Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the EPA — Scott Pruitt — has sided with big oil against renewable fuel producers in Iowa. He actively challenged the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) … Continue reading →

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Have You Blocked A Bulldozer Today?

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Update from Ed Fallon about the fight to stop the Bakken Pipeline. Dear Friends, I’ve always believed we could stop the Bakken Pipeline. I still believe that. As they say in the world of opera, it ain’t over til the … Continue reading →

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Calling All Pipeline Fighters For Urgent Action Tuesday

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Trish Nelson

A note from Ed Fallon: Dear Friends – I spoke with State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann today on my talk show and he announced big news on the Eminent Domain Bill: Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 28th at 12:00 noon in Room 22 … Continue reading →

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Eminent Domain Bill Emerging In #ialegis

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Paul Deaton

An eminent domain bill is emerging in the Iowa legislature. If it becomes law, it would impact both the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Rock Island Clean Line which share the issue of being merchant distribution lines for oil and … Continue reading →

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Bakken Pipeline Resistance Iowa Meetings

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Paul Deaton

(Editor’s Note: Cheryl Valenta, Bakken Pipeline Resistance Coalition, announced three informational meetings in Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls and Iowa City about the Dakota Access Oil Pipeline proposed to the Iowa Utilities Board in January). Have you heard about the proposed … Continue reading →

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Ed Fallon On The Iowa Bakken Oil Pipeline

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Paul Deaton

Blog for Iowa caught up with Ed Fallon in Iowa City at a March 11 fundraiser for his Iowa Pipeline Walk along the proposed route of the Dakota Access oil pipeline from the Bakken shale formation through Iowa to Illinois. … Continue reading →

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Loebsack On KXL Vote: We Need Comprehensive Jobs Legislation

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Trish Nelson

“It is unfortunate that Republicans have refused to move any comprehensive jobs legislation to keep jobs from going overseas. A good first start would be an immediate consideration of a long-term transportation bill so American workers can get back to … Continue reading →

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Iowa Bakken Backers Braking

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Paul Deaton

Energy Transfer Partners (ETP), the company proposing to build a transfer pipeline from the Bakken/Three Forks shale oil production area in North Dakota, across 17 counties in Iowa, to its existing pipeline in Pakota, Illinois, announced yesterday it will delay … Continue reading →

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