Category Archives: Energy

2009 QC Earth Charter Summit – Local Foods

Posted on September 23, 2009 by bfiacarolinevernon

2009 QC Earth Charter SummitBuilding a Local Foods Movement By Caroline Vernon You’re invited to attend! The 2009 Quad Cities Earth Charter Summit“Building a Local Foods Movement”Saturday, September 26, 2009, 9am-3pmAugustana College – Wallenberg HallLocal Food is the theme of … Continue reading →

Posted in Calls to Action, Children, Democracy for America, DFQC, Education, Energy, Environment, Environment Iowa, Farming, Health Care & Medicare, Iowa Environmental Council, Iowa Fair Trade, Iowa Farmers Union, Iowa Globalwarming, Jobs, Local Control, Local Events, Main Page, Organic Foods & Farming, Progressive Action for the Common Good, Progressive Community, Sustainability | Comments Off on 2009 QC Earth Charter Summit – Local Foods

Gullible Media Necessary for Clean Coal PR Campaign

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Trish Nelson

Gullible Media Necessary For Clean Coal PR Campaign Center for Media and Democracy PR Watch.orgby Sheldon RamptonThe coal industry's campaign to “make coal sexy again” has included every trick in the book – even a music video ad featuring supermodels … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Renewable Energy on Winter Solstice Sunday in Iowa City

Posted on December 21, 2008 by Trish Nelson

EVENT POSTPONED:  Join I-Renew to Celebrate Renewable Energy on Winter Solstice Tonight in Iowa City Postponed:  watch this space for new date and time… I-Renew Winter Solstice Event for tonight…Due to unfavorable weather conditions for today and this evening, I-Renew … Continue reading →

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EPA Moves to Ease Pollution Rules

Posted on November 28, 2008 by bfialindathieman

EPA Moves to Ease Pollution Rules by Matthew Blake, The Center for Independent MediaA Final Attempt by Bush Administration to Weaken the Clean Air ActThe Environmental Protection Agency seems on the brink of issuing a new regulation that would make … Continue reading →

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17th Annual I-Renew Energy & Sustainability EXPO

Posted on September 6, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

17th Annual I-Renew Energy & Sustainability EXPO By Mike Carberry September 13 & 14, 20089 to 5 Saturday10:30 to 4:30 Sunday At the UNI Center for Energy & Environmental Education, Cedar Falls, IA Admission: $10 per day, I-Renew members pay … Continue reading →

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Hands-on Workshop Will Teach You How to Make Your Own Biodiesel Fuel

Posted on July 16, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Hands-on Workshop Will Teach You How to Make Your Own Biodiesel Fuel By Gwen Foster, IFU Green World Biofuels workshops are designed and conducted to educate individuals who are seriously interested in biodiesel production. Steve Fugate, owner of Green World … Continue reading →

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Opponents File Expert Finance Testimony: Sutherland 4 the Most Expensive Coal Plant In the Country

Posted on July 12, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Opponents File Expert Finance Testimony: Sutherland 4 the Most Expensive Coal Plant In the Country  By Plains Justice An independent financial expert testifying for a coalition of Iowa clean energy, environment, farm and public health organizations says that Alliant Energy's … Continue reading →

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Stop Pain at the Pump campaign

Posted on June 18, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Stop Pain at the Pump campaign By True Majority When we launched our Stop Pain at the Pump campaign, we promised that between now and Election Day politicians would offer gimmicks that poll well but do nothing to deal with … Continue reading →

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RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKSHOP FOR FARMERS SET FOR JUNE 27 AT CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN CEDAR FALLS

Posted on June 16, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

RENEWABLE ENERGY WORKSHOP FOR FARMERS SET FOR JUNE 27 AT CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION IN CEDAR FALLS By the IFU Farmers and rural residents are invited to learn about investing in renewable energy at a workshop Friday, June … Continue reading →

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Renewable Energy Workshop for Farmers Is June 27 in Cedar Falls;

Posted on June 10, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Renewable Energy Workshop for Farmers Is June 27 in Cedar Falls By The IFU Information on Owning Your Own Wind Turbine, Selling Carbon Credits, and On-Farm Energy Efficiency Farmers and rural residents are invited to learn about investing in renewable … Continue reading →

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