Category Archives: Environment

The Iowa Global Warming campaign is back for 2008!

Posted on March 8, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

The Iowa Global Warming Campaign By Mike Carberry After a short hiatus, Iowa Global Warming is back to work and starting our 2008 campaign. After a successful 2007, in which most of the presidential candidates took increasingly strong positions on global warming, … Continue reading →

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National Clean Up Dynegy Launch

Posted on February 19, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

National Clean Up Dynegy Launch By the Sierra ClubThe Sierra Club is launching a national grassroots campaign tomorrow (Wed. 2/20) to urge Houston-based coal giant Dynegy/LS Power to clean up its act. Event information and details below. Also of interest: … Continue reading →

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The 2008 ISU Wildness Symposium: Earth/Animal/Oracle

Posted on February 18, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

The 2008 ISU Wildness Symposium: Earth/Animal/Oracle By Mary Swander, ISUThis year's conference features Brenda Peterson who will give the keynote lecture entitled “Rapture in the Earth.” Peterson is one of the most prominent contemporary nature writers (both fiction and non-fiction) … Continue reading →

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IA to join Higher Emissions Standards Fight

Posted on February 2, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

IA to join Higher Emissions Standards Fight By Sam Garchik Check out Dien Judge's post on IA Ind. That link courtesy of Bleeding Heartland.

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Jan. 16 and 17 coal plant speaker events, Des Moines and Iowa City

Posted on January 12, 2008 by bfiasamgarchik

Jan. 16 and 17 coal plant speaker events, Des Moines and Iowa  City By Plains Justice “At a January Iowa Utilities Board hearing, an impressive slate of experts will testify that the proposed Marshalltown coal plant would be a costly … Continue reading →

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We Must TAKE Our Country Back!

Posted on January 3, 2008 by bfiacarolinevernon

We Must TAKE Our Country Back! By Caroline Vernon Whether it’s health care, the cost of education, our environment or global trade, Corporate America is holding us all hostage to the almighty dollar. Greed continues to trump need as corporations … Continue reading →

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IOWA SURVEY: COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT FREEZE FAVORED BY TWO-THIRDS OF MOST LIKELY CAUCUS GOERS, OTHER STATE RESIDENTS

Posted on December 20, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

IOWA SURVEY: COAL-FIRED POWER PLANT FREEZE FAVORED BY TWO-THIRDS OF MOST LIKELY CAUCUS GOERS, OTHER STATE RESIDENTS By Plains Justice Echoing Coal Roll Backs in KS and FL, 4 Out of 5 State Residents Favor More Energy Conservation Over New … Continue reading →

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Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council (ICCAC) Meeting in Davenport, Iowa – 17 December 2007

Posted on December 17, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council (ICCAC) Meeting in  Davenport, Iowa – 17 December 2007 By Cliff Day I've been notified that The Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council (ICCAC) will meet in Davenport, Iowa on Monday, December 17, 2007 at The … Continue reading →

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Leopold Center offers 10 free trips for farmers

Posted on December 11, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

LEOPOLD CENTER OFFERS 10 FREE TRIPS FOR FARMERS TO ATTEND NATIONAL CONFERENCE By the Leopold Center Thanks to a gift from Chipotle Mexican Grill, the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture will offer 10 Iowa farmers an opportunity to participate in … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Things

Posted on December 7, 2007 by bfiasamgarchik

The Most Important Things By Mike Carberry                   As I travel the state of Iowa either promoting renewable energy or fighting global warming, I am constantly asked what are the most important things that we can do to solve … Continue reading →

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