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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Iowa’s energy efficient homes on the rise
Iowa is among the nation’s leaders in creating energy efficient homes. According to the EPA, there was a 21 percent increase in homes built to Energy Star standards from 2009 to 2010. Often, the energy efficient measures taken to reach … Continue reading
Posted in Energy
Tagged Energy, energy efficiency, Energy Star, energy-efficient homes, Environmental Protection Agency, EPA
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Iowa mountain lion sighting confirmed
Mountain lions in Iowa? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed that a photograph taken in Clinton County last week is of a mountain lion. The DNR hopes that this mountain lion sighting wont cause a panic. Mountain lion … Continue reading
Posted in Wildlife
Tagged Clinton County, Department of Natural Resources, DNR, mountain lion
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Google to purchase solar panels for 3,000 homes
Google released a statement yesterday announcing that they would attribute $75 million to build solar panels on residential buildings. Read more from the Associated Press below: Google wants to buy solar panels for your house. The search giant announced yesterday … Continue reading
Iowa winter forecasts predict cold and snowy weather
Like the snow? Then you will be pleased by the latest winter predictions for Iowa. Current forecasts show that this winter could yield lower than average temperatures, and greater than average snowfall. If this occurs, it will be Iowa’s fifth … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged Des Moines Register, Iowa weather, Iowa winter, snow, winter forecast 2011
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More news out of ISU on lowering hog odor
There is more good news about reducing pig farm odor. Just the other day we released a radio segment on efforts to reduce hog odor. Now a team at Iowa State University has created new technology that tracks weather patterns … Continue reading
Posted in Farming
Tagged hog odor, Impact-Based Odor Control, Iowa State University, ISU, National Hog Farmer, pig odor, Steven Hoff
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Environmental Experts Speak: UI’s Keri Hornbuckle discusses PCBs and other toxins
Keri Hornbuckle is a professor in the University of Iowa’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. She is also a member of the Center For Global & Regional Environmental Research. Much of Hornbuckle’s research involves measuring and studying toxins in … Continue reading
On the Radio: Taking the odor out of pig farms
Listen to this week’s radio piece here or read the transcript below. It discusses a new odor-reducing technology designed to help pig farms stay healthy and productive. As any Iowan knows, the terms “hog farm” and “odorless” don’t often go together, … Continue reading
Iowa City to host sustainability event on the 25th
On September 25 Iowa City will unite for a less fossil fuel dependent lifestyle. The University of Iowa and Iowa City host the upcoming event, which consists of a day full of sustainable activities. These activities include a bike ride … Continue reading
Posted in Energy
Tagged fossil fuels, Iowa City, Moving Planet, sustainability, University of Iowa
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Pheasant numbers at all time low for Iowa hunters
Too many winters featuring heavy snowfall has done damage to Iowa’s pheasant population. As the 2011 season approaches, hunters can expect to see fewer birds this fall. Read more from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources below: Results of Iowa’s … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, Land, News, Wildlife
Tagged 2011 hunting season, heavy snowfall, Iowa pheasant hunting, pheasant population
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Volunteers to clean up Iowa River
Do your part to cleanup the Iowa River! On October 9 volunteers are invited to help clean a 9.5-mile stretch between Iowa City’s Sturgis Ferry Park and Hills Access near Hills, IA. Volunteers choose between paddling along the river to … Continue reading
Posted in Water quality
Tagged Clean-up, Hills access, Iowa River, Sturgis Ferry Park, volunteer
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