Category Archives: Energy

IOWA FARMERS UNION SPONSORING BIODIESEL HOMEBREWING WORKSHOP NOV. 16 NEAR IOWA CITY

Posted on October 27, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

IOWA FARMERS UNION SPONSORING BIODIESEL HOMEBREWING WORKSHOP NOV. 16 NEAR IOWA CITY By the IFU ­Anyone interested in brewing their own biodiesel for use on the farm or at home is invited to a Biodiesel Workshop on Friday, Nov. 16 … Continue reading →

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Controversial Rabbi Michael Lerner to Speak at Spiritual Progressives Conference Nov. 3rd in the Quad Cities

Posted on October 23, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Controversial Rabbi Michael Lerner to Speak at Spiritual Progressives Conference Nov. 3rd in the Quad Cities By James Lee As the Election Season closes in on the Quad Cities, people are looking at the vast challenges facing our country and … Continue reading →

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Residents of Eastern Iowa, Make Your Voices Heard!

Posted on October 19, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Residents of Eastern Iowa, Make Your Voices Heard! By Teresa Galluzzo The Problem:  Iowa produces 85% of its electricity from coal, a major cause of global warming in the United States.  The Solution:  Better, cleaner alternatives to coal and other … Continue reading →

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Green Bike Tour This Weekend

Posted on September 18, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Green Bike Tour This Weekend By Kristi Lohmeier Kristi Lohmeier here from the Iowa Policy Project and as the lead organizer for our Green Bike Tour 2007 I come to you with a small favor that could help make the … Continue reading →

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The Authoritarian Political Brain

Posted on September 4, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

The Authoritarian Political Brain by Propagandee September 3, 2007 Drew Westen's The Political Brain: The Role of Emotion in Deciding the Fate of the Nation helps explain the neuro-cognitive mechanisms involved in rationalizing away inconvenient truths, something we all do … Continue reading →

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August and September Energy Events

Posted on August 3, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

August and September Energy Events By Cliff DayThe following four events (scheduled in August and September) will present  speakers, workshops, and exhibits which will be of interest to those who are concerned about alternative energy, energy conservation, and the impact … Continue reading →

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“Stop the Dirty Coal Plant” Dance Benefit Party planned for July 19!

Posted on July 16, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

“Stop the Dirty Coal Plant” Dance Benefit Party planned for July 19! By Theresa Carbrey, Education Coordinator, New Pioneer Food Co-op Come share your ideas at the Green Energy Fair:7-8:30 pm, Thursday July 19 at Old Brick, 26 E. Market … Continue reading →

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Environment Iowa : Give Clean Cars the green light!

Posted on June 6, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Environment Iowa : Give Clean Cars the green light! By Nathaniel Baer, Environment Iowa While the federal government has been sitting on its hands when it comes to global warming, the states have been busy.  In addition to increasing our … Continue reading →

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Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update

Posted on June 4, 2007 by bfiacarolinevernon

Establishing our Progressive Iowa Network (PIN) – Update By Caroline VernonThis Saturday, June 9th, progressive leaders, legislators and activists from various organizations across Iowa will come together for the first DFA-Iowa Networking Summit. We will be gathering at the Iowa … Continue reading →

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Examine ethanol with eyes open

Posted on May 21, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Examine ethanol with eyes open By Gene Lucht Iowa Farmer Today Gary Lamb has farmed for 55 years near Chelsea. He has served as president of the Iowa Farmers Union, chairman of the Iowa State Committee of the Farm Service … Continue reading →

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