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HF 561 & Iowa's Senator Liz Mathis
As readers should know, we oppose HF 561, a bill in the legislature relating to new nuclear power in Iowa. In advocating against this bill, what has become clear is that whatever the resolution, the outcome is not about which … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Iowa Legislature, Progressive Community
Tagged energy, iowa legislature 2012, Liz Mathis, nuclear power
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Don't put Iowa's Farmers at Risk from Costly Nuclear Power
by Francis Thicke As we approach the first anniversary of the earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear tragedy in Japan, it is a fitting time to remember the human costs after several nuclear reactors melted down in Fukushima. Hundreds of thousands … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Environment, Farming, Frances Thicke
Tagged energy, farming, Fukushima, MidAmerican, nuclear power, Nuclear power legislation, renewable energy
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In Response to the MidAmerican Energy Video
Today, MidAmerican Energy released a new YouTube video making their case for passage of HF 561. While they criticize what they call “special interest groups” in the public discussion of this bill, what they fail to say is that they … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Iowa Legislature
Tagged energy, Iowa Legislature, nuclear power
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Iowa’s Nuclear Risk One Year After The Fukushima Disaster
Please contact your state senator today especially if they are on the Commerce Committee. See list below. Who to call: Senate switchboard: 515-281-3371 Matt McCoy (D, District 31), Chair Tom Rielly (D, District 38), Vice Chair Bill Anderson (R, District … Continue reading
Posted in Iowa Legislature
Tagged mid america energy, nuclear power
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Nuclear Power Bill to be Considered by Commerce Committee on March 8
Mike Glover of the Associated Press is retiring in May, and the work must get easier as his last day as a State Capitol reporter approaches. For example, Glover could phone it in and run a story similar to the … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Iowa Legislature
Tagged energy, Iowa Legislature, nuclear power
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NRC: Iowa's Hero or Villain?
During Iowa’s debate over HF 561, an act relating to the permitting, licensing, construction and operation of nuclear generating facilities, it seems unclear whether the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is a villain or a hero. Proponents of nuclear power have … Continue reading
Posted in Energy
Tagged energy, IUB, NRC, nuclear power, Nuclear power legislation
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SMRs and Iowa's Energy Future
During Iowa’s public discussion of nuclear power over the last three years, proponents have frequently mentioned Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as the solution to some of the problems with nuclear power. That current nuclear technology is flawed, resulting in massive … Continue reading
How The Republicans Plan To Steal The Election.
Trying to keep track of all the ways that Republicans have set in motion at state and national levels to win the 2012 election with a little cheat here and a big cheat there and whatever other maneuvers is an … Continue reading
Posted in 2012 Election Campaign, ALEC, marriage equality, Verified Voting
Tagged gas price, marriage equality, nuclear power
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Nuclear Power – 'Off the Table'
MidAmerican Energy made it clear today that if HF 561, or some form of it, does not become law, nuclear power will be “off the table” in Iowa and the electric utility will deal with it by increasing their use … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Environment
Tagged energy, environment, nuclear power, Nuclear power legislation
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Vote NO on New Nuclear Power in Iowa
The 2012 legislative session is only a few days away, convening on Jan. 9. HF561/SF390 is still active and enables utility companies to charge their ratepayers before a new nuclear reactor would produce any electricity in Iowa. MidAmerican Energy has … Continue reading
Posted in Energy, Iowa Legislature, Sustainability
Tagged energy, Iowa Legislature, nuclear power
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