Category Archives: Environment

Former Wisconsin Senator, Earth Day Founder Gaylord Nelson Dies

Posted on July 4, 2005 by bfialindathieman

  Former Wisconsin Senator, Earth Day Founder Gaylord Nelson Dies By Frank A. Aukofer, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Gaylord A. Nelson, who spent a lifetime in service to Wisconsin, the nation and the planet, never stopped fighting on behalf of environmental … Continue reading →

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THE 10 WORST CORPORATIONS IN 2004

Posted on June 26, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

THE 10 WORST CORPORATIONS OF 2004 by Russell Mokhiber and Robert Weissman Multinational Monitor Today I have borrowed an extremely important article to provide you with information with which to make good ENVIRONMENTAL DECISIONS. The no-repeat rule [from the previous … Continue reading →

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Still In Denial About Global Warming

Posted on June 23, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Still In Denial About Global Warming by Sunny Lewis, AlterNet.org The Bush Administration’s fingerprints are all over a draft of an international plan to combat climate change, weakening it beyond repair. The G8 plan to combat climate change has been … Continue reading →

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“Drill, Drill, Drill”

Posted on June 22, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

“Drill, Drill, Drill” As we've noted a few times, the issue of “local control” to control business or agricultural issues is something that Iowa counties are struggling with.  However, it's not just in Iowa. Western states are also struggling to … Continue reading →

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Issues of the Day

Posted on June 21, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

Issues of the Day Over at TPMCafe, Rep. Bernie Sanders of Vermont is guest-blogging, where he writes “The Decline of the American Middle Class Is THE Issue”. The reality today is that for the vast majority of Americans their standard … Continue reading →

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Iowa Smoking Tailpipe Program: 1-888-END-SMOG

Posted on June 12, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Iowa Smoking Tailpipe Program:  1-888-END-SMOG Iowa Department of Natural Resources submitted by D. Narveson Ever drive behind or near a commercial or passenger vehicle belching smoke and fumes like there's no tomorrow, no living things that like to breathe, and … Continue reading →

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Iowa’s Deer Hunting Woes

Posted on June 9, 2005 by bfiachadthompson

 Iowa's Deer Hunting Woes This is probably a “too late call to action” type of post, but I'll point this out anyway.  The Des Moines Register reports today on the Iowa Natural Resources Commision considering a few proposals to thin … Continue reading →

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Bug Power

Posted on June 7, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Bug Power The Institute of Science in Society Science Society Sustainability http://www.i-sis.org.uk Waste-gobbling bacteria may be our dream ticket to clean renewable energy. Dr. Mae-Wan Ho Bacteria that gobble wastes are a godsend. They prevent the build up of wastes … Continue reading →

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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY, SUNDAY, JUNE 5TH, 2005

Posted on June 5, 2005 by bfiamollyreagan

All around the world this past week and this weekend there are festivities and educating activities going on that celebrate the human relationship with the wondrous planet EARTH.San Francisco, CA, is the first United States city to host WORLD ENVIRONMENT … Continue reading →

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Why Iowa Should Worry About the Agriculture of the Middle

Posted on June 2, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Why Iowa Should Worry About the Agriculture of the Middle The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State University During the past several decades, the American food system has increasingly followed two new structural paths. On one hand, small-scale farm … Continue reading →

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