Category Archives: Environment

LOUISE HARRISON COMES BACK TO IOWA

Posted on August 22, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

LOUISE HARRISON COMES BACK TO IOWA Ten days ago LOUISE HARRISON, sister of GEORGE HARRISON (above), one of THE BEATLES, was back in Scott County. She is manager of a great group called LIVERPOOL LEDGENDS. These 4 young men look, … Continue reading →

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Weak Meat Inspection Program

Posted on August 18, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Weak Meat Inspection Program Public Citizen Evidence of Weak Meat Inspection Program Found in Nearly a Thousand Violations of Mad Cow Rules at Slaughter Plants Aug. 18, 2005 Noncompliance Records Show Plants Failed to Follow Regulations WASHINGTON, D.C. – In … Continue reading →

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BUY FRESH, BUY LOCAL

Posted on August 14, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

BUY FRESH, BUY LOCAL Had a good PEACH lately that wasn't laced with pesticides? How about a free-range egg? Or, well… you know… a free-range chicken? Actually, peaches happen to be one of the fruits with the most pesticides in … Continue reading →

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Monsanto’s Big Deal

Posted on August 13, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Monsanto's Big Deal by Karl Beitel and Nick Parker, Food First This serves as a reminder of where we are heading. As you know, Iowa has already passed the Terminator Gene Bill. In my opinion, not only is this a … Continue reading →

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Worst Midwest Drought in Years

Posted on August 12, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Worst Midwest Drought in Years By Scott Kilman, Wall Street Journal We're getting to the point where the plants don't have much flowers left. It's not good news.” – Agronomist Bill Wiebold The worst drought across the east-central United States … Continue reading →

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Humans Dying of Pig Disease a Concern

Posted on August 11, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Humans Dying of Pig Disease a Concern By Margie Mason, AP Medical Writer Based on the state of many of the hog farms in Iowa, this issue hits pretty close to home. I hope we are able to examine the … Continue reading →

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Ground Breaks On Iowa Biodiesel Facility

Posted on August 10, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Ground Breaks On Iowa Biodiesel Facility Work to begin on massive biodiesel plant in northern Iowa A massive biodiesel plant to be built in northern Iowa is just the kind of project the new energy bill will help foster, said … Continue reading →

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Is The REAL Earth Day Founder Actually a Man from IOWA?

Posted on August 9, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Is The REAL Earth Day Founder Actually a Man from IOWA? Will the REAL Earth Day founder please stand up? Shortly after Blog for Iowa published a story about the death of former Wisconsin Governor and U.S. Senator Gaylord … Continue reading →

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GET IRATE OVER MERCURY, MOMMIES

Posted on August 7, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

“GET IRATE OVER MERCURY, MOMMIES” In December, 2003, this title to an article written by MOLLY IVINS appeared in the Des Moines Register. I remember saving it at the time, and it is still extremely relevant. Ms. Ivins said…“Mercury is … Continue reading →

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Call to Action: Bush Admin to INCREASE Mercury in Air

Posted on August 5, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Call to Action: Bush Admin to INCREASE Mercury in Air League of Conservation Voters Mercury is a real horror show. It comes out of power plants, into our air, and causes brain damage in children. And now the Bush Administration … Continue reading →

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