Category Archives: Environment

Naughty and Nice 2004

Posted on December 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Naughty and Nice 2004 American Progress The Progress Report makes this year's holiday list and checks it twice Naughty: Merck, for spending millions to market the pain-reliever Vioxx to consumers long after the company knew it was unsafe.Nice: Dr. David … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays, and Have a Green Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Happy Holidays, and Have a Green Christmas! The Associated Press So, the AP actually DOES have more on its mind than stumping for the wasteful, sinful, slothful GOP agenda. Happy Holidays! Careful planning during the holidays can reduce the amount … Continue reading →

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Socially Responsible Investing

Posted on December 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Socially Responsible Investing Union of Concerned Scientists Many people do their part for the environment by driving a fuel-efficient car, buying organic foods, or using energy-efficient appliances. You can also promote environmental values through socially responsible investing (SRI), also … Continue reading →

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Recycle ‘Til You Drop!

Posted on December 19, 2004 by bfiamollyreagan

Recycle 'Til You Drop! Waste Commissions In Your Area There once was a girl name' of ANN Who'd recycle every jar, every can 'cycling cartons and boxes And papers and watches Such a good little example this girl name' … Continue reading →

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Food Supply Vulnerable to Contamination by Drugs and Plastics from Gene-Altered Crops

Posted on December 16, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Food Supply Vulnerable to Contamination by Drugs and Plastics from Gene-Altered Crops Union of Concerned Scientists WASHINGTON — For more than a decade, corn, soybeans, and other food crops genetically engineered to produce drugs, vaccines, and industrial chemicals have been … Continue reading →

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Asthma Danger To Rural Children

Posted on December 12, 2004 by bfiamollyreagan

Asthma Danger To Rural Children IOWA Public Radio December 12, 2004 Children living close to large factory hog farms have a higher than normal incidence of ASTHMA than children who do not live in such areas. Those children living close … Continue reading →

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Iowans Toss Toxic TVs in Trash

Posted on December 5, 2004 by bfiamollyreagan

Iowans Toss Toxic TVs in Trash Des Moines Register To protect human health, IOWA must require proper disposal. Television is toxic, and we're not referring to prime-time reality shows. Most color televisions contain 4 to 8 pounds of lead, as … Continue reading →

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Iowa Litter May End Up Back in the Ditch

Posted on November 26, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Iowa Litter May End Up Back in the Ditch Des Moines Register Stores don't want messy returns. Give redemption centers a chance, but if litter mounts, require grocers' participation. Fareway [and now some HyVee stores] began telling customers at some … Continue reading →

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Toxic Acid Dribbled Across Iowa

Posted on November 19, 2004 by Trish Nelson

Toxic Acid Dribbled Across Iowa The Des Moines Register Rail inspectors missed 250-mile toxic leak A train that dribbled toxic acid across more than half of Iowa [last week] went unnoticed by a safety net of government agencies and railroad … Continue reading →

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A Ray of Good News by Molly Regan

Posted on November 5, 2004 by bfialindathieman

A Ray of Good News by Molly Regan, DFIA Environmentalist A ray of good news. We were successful in Scott County for a Soil & Water Conservation District Commission seat! A huge IOWA “Thank You” to those on the steering … Continue reading →

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