Category Archives: Environment

On the Iowa Red Tape Tour

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

The sky was overcast as BFIA pulled into the  CRST Van Expedited parking lot in Cedar Rapids this morning to attend a public hearing that was part of the Republican “Red Tape Tour” of the state. The Republican House, Senate … Continue reading →

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BFIA Food Post for the Week: Agroecology

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

BFIA Food Post for the Week: Agroecology [Editor's Note: Blog for Iowa will be posting teasers with links to articles on current food topics when we find them each weekend. The following comes from the United Nations Human Rights Council.] … Continue reading →

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Will Japan Tsunami Affect Iowa's Nuclear Power Debate?

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Will Japan's Tsunami Affect Iowa's Nuclear Power Debate? by Paul Deaton Will we pile on the problems with the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant located near the town of Okama, Japan, damaged as a result of an earthquake and tsunami on … Continue reading →

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Shining Bright: Growing Solar Jobs in Iowa

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Shining Bright: Growing Solar Jobs in Iowa Shining Bright: Growing Solar Jobs in IowaReport: Solar Investment Would Yield Jobs, More for Iowa EconomyMarch 8, 2011DES MOINES, Iowa — A new report shows Iowa could create thousands of new jobs and … Continue reading →

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Iowans See Another Side of CAFTA

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowans See Another Side of CAFTA by Paul Deaton [Editor's Note: A lot of requests cross the editor's desk at Blog for Iowa, and in this case, the issue presented has not been aired at all in Iowa as far … Continue reading →

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Clinton Franciscans Give up Plastic Bags for Lent

Posted on March 5, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Clinton Franciscans Give up Plastic Bags for Lent Why not give up plastic bags for LENT?Join the Clinton FranciscansSunday, March 6th,  2-3 pm at The Canticle841 Thirteenth Avenue North, Clinton, Iowaand start a Plastic Bag Fast. Free and open to … Continue reading →

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Branstad’s Attack On Iowa’s Water

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Trish Nelson

Branstad's Attack On Iowa's Water Attack on Water Quality – your e-mails needed Take Action! Governor Branstad and legislators are considering transferring Section 319/Clean Water Act compliance functions, water monitoring and other water quality protection programs from the Department of … Continue reading →

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Iowa's First Nuclear CWIP: FL to NC "Don't Do it"

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's First Nuclear CWIP: FL to NC “Don't Do it” [Editor's note: The Iowa Legislature is currently considering HSB 124 and SSB 1144 which are study bills that propose Iowa public utilities are enabled to charge customers for the capital … Continue reading →

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Iowa's First Nuclear CWIP: What is That?

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Paul Deaton

Iowa's First Nuclear CWIP: What is That? by Paul Deaton If one suspected that MidAmerican Energy would be in a position to produce its mandated two year study on nuclear power in Iowa early, what was not expected was that … Continue reading →

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HSB 75 Could Shut Down Iowa's Air Quality Program

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Paul Deaton

HSB 75 Could Shut Down Iowa's Air Quality Program from the Iowa Environmental CouncilFebruary 23, 2011 To cover budget shortfalls and keep a federally mandated state air quality program operating, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has recommended increasing emissions … Continue reading →

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