Category Archives: Environment

Green-collar Jobs in Iowa

Posted on October 7, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Green-collar Jobs in Iowa by Brianne Sanchez, Des Moines RegisterState Senator Ron Hogg (of Linn County, Iowa) wants to add more green to the wardrobes of young professionals in Des Moines. The term “green collar” is a buzzword in the … Continue reading →

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Quad City Earth Summit, Oct. 11, 2008, Davenport

Posted on September 29, 2008 by bfialindathieman

Quad City Earth Charter Summit, Oct. 11, 2008, Davenport Global Climate Change: Generating Hope and EnergyJoin them for a day of exploring facts and possibilities. Walk away with hope for the future and energy to make a difference.Saturday, October 11th, … 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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Citizens for Our Land, Water and Future

Posted on August 26, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Citizens for Our Land, Water and Future Janelle Rettig, co-chair Please forward to anyone in Johnson County or who cares about Johnson County…. Friends, Seldom do we get the opportunity to do so much local good and make a difference for generations … Continue reading →

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Quad City Earth Charter Summit – Register now!

Posted on August 21, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Quad City Earth Charter Summit – Register now! By Sue Wilson You are invited! 2008 has been named the United Nations' Year of Planet Earth -an appropriate time to emphasize the Earth Charter's role in addressing climatechange and its effects. … Continue reading →

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Iowa CCI members to speak out against two proposed 7,440-head hog factories

Posted on August 16, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa CCI members to speak out against two proposed 7,440-head hog factories By Matt Ohloff, ICCIWhat: Iowa’s waterways are some of the most polluted in the nation, and manure from factory farms contributes to the bulk of that pollution. That … Continue reading →

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Public Meetings on Conservation Ballot Measure Proposal

Posted on July 28, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Public Meetings on Conservation Ballot Measure Proposal By the Johnson County Conservation Board, hgraves@co.johnson.ia.usA series of informational meetings will be held, at four locations throughout Johnson County, to receive input from the public on the Johnson County Conservation Board's proposed … Continue reading →

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Midwest News From IowaGlobalWarming.ORG

Posted on July 3, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Midwest News From IowaGlobalWarming.ORG By Andrew Snow, Iowa Global Warming.ORGKey Energy Efficient Building Code Vote to be in Minneapolis in September With significant federal action on global warming apparently on hold until at least January 2009, a September vote of … 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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Iowa Water Essay and Photography Contest

Posted on May 30, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Water Essay and Photography Contest By the IPP To facilitate public discussion on Iowa’s water quality and promote sound water-quality policy decisions, the Iowa Policy Project (IPP) wants to gather Iowans’ stories and views on this issue. IPP is … Continue reading →

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