Category Archives: Environment

Midwest News From IowaGlobalWarming.ORG

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

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

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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Iowa lakes, rivers and streams: Waste receptacles or natural resources belonging to the people of Iowa?

Iowa lakes, rivers and streams: Waste receptacles or natural resources belonging to the people of Iowa? By Iowa Environmental CouncilIn Iowa, as in other states, we have a state agency which grants wastewater discharge permits to regulated businesses, industries and … Continue reading →

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Protect Iowa’s Air Quality and Taxpayers’ Dollars.

Protect Iowa’s Air Quality and Taxpayers’ Dollars. By Leigh Adcock, IFU This handout was composed by our lobbyist Judie Hoffman and her college intern Dan Thele, and handed to all legislators last week. Please make contact with YOUR legislators about … Continue reading →

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Promoting Smart Biofuels Policy at the State Level

Promoting Smart Biofuels Policy at the State Level By the Progressive States Network In the search for alternatives to oil, biofuels have emerged as a promising answer to wean us off our oil addiction.  By some estimates, biofuels could reduce … Continue reading →

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Rally for Conservation!

Rally for Conservation! By Lynn Laws, Communications Director, Iowa Environmental Council   Join others at the Statehouse on April 9! Please join other Iowans for a rally at the statehouse, in Des Moines, on April 9, to advocate in support of … Continue reading →

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URGENT — Your call or email needed TODAY: Funding for Natural Resources Facing Stiff Opposition in Iowa House

URGENT — Your call or email needed TODAY: Funding for Natural Resources Facing Stiff Opposition in Iowa House By Leigh Adcock Take Action! Please Call or Email Your Representative Today! SJR 2002, a bill which establishes a trust fund to … Continue reading →

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Let’s Be Number One: Improving Iowa’s Utility-Run Energy Efficiency Programs

Let’s Be Number One: Improving Iowa’s Utility-Run Energy Efficiency Programs By Andrew Johnson and Teresa Galluzzo, The Iowa Policy Project Electricity is such an integral part of our lives that we may rarely give a thought to the number of … Continue reading →

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Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Funding for Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources

Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Dedicate Funding for Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources By The Iowa Environmental CouncilFor many years, Iowa has failed to commit the funds necessary to truly protect and enhance Iowa’s natural resources and outdoor recreation opportunities. Serious … Continue reading →

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