Category Archives: Environment

HF2399: Iowa's Stifling of Innovation

Posted on March 13, 2010 by Paul Deaton

HF2399: Iowa's Stifling of Innovation by Paul Deaton “These assertions and arguments are bought and sold by MidAmerican Energy and the electric utilities, reflecting their power to persuade.”The nuclear power study bill, HF2399, sped through the Iowa legislature at breakneck … Continue reading →

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HF 2399: A Gift From Iowans to Warren Buffet

Posted on March 6, 2010 by Paul Deaton

HF 2399: A Gift From Iowans to Warren Buffet by Paul Deaton “There is a real need to reduce Iowa's carbon footprint and nuclear energy may play a role. Rather than ask MidAmerican Energy to repeat the past, the legislature … Continue reading →

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Muscatine Iowa Air Quality Forum

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Paul Deaton

Muscatine Iowa Air Quality Forum by Paul Deaton“Residents understood the influence of prevailing wind, geography and the impact of the many industrial plants in the area… People seemed resigned to the fact that a life with middle class problems will … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Interview with Appalachian Voices

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Paul Deaton

“Iowa City resident Julia Wasson, publisher of Blue Planet Green Living (BPGL), recently spoke with Dr. Matt Wasson, Director of Programming for Appalachian Voices about the fallacy that is ‘clean coal.’ Matt Wasson and Julia Wasson are first cousins.” In … Continue reading →

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HF 2100: The Risks of Nuclear Power Belong to Iowans

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Paul Deaton

HF 2100: The Risks of Nuclear Power Belong to Iowans by Paul Deaton “Who pays for the real possibility of failure or cost overruns? The answer is you, me and every utility customer.”The last electrical utility bill we received at … Continue reading →

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SF464: A Biofuels Mandate for Iowa

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Paul Deaton

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Copenhagen Talks Extended to the Weekend

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Trish Nelson

Copenhagen Talks Extended to the Weekend by Simeon Talley The Final DayUpdate:  TALKS JUST EXTENDED TO THE WEEKENDSo much has happened while so little real progress has been made.Obama’s speech essentially reiterated the US’s already stated position – mitigation commitments … Continue reading →

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An Iowan in Copenhagen

Posted on December 16, 2009 by Trish Nelson

An Iowan in Copenhagen  by Simeon TalleyThe climate change talks taking place in Copenhagen are on life support. One week in to the conference, and with one week to go, progress towards a worthwhile climate change deal has been slow.  … Continue reading →

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An Iowa Perspective on Coal’s Assault on Human Health

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Paul Deaton

When we consider the use of coal in Iowa, there are many of us who remember the coal trucks plying the streets and alleys of our childhood, dropping loads of the black stuff down chutes leading to a basement coal … Continue reading →

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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 →

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