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Monthly Archives: August 2012
High temperatures force early dismissals at Iowa schools
This year’s unusually warm summer continues to affect Iowans. Schools around the state have been forced to dismiss students early during some of the hotter days. On Thursday, 50 Iowa schools ended early. As long as the school day last … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, News
Tagged dismiss, early dismissal, hot, school, summer, temperature, The Gazette, warm
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Graceland University adopts car-sharing program
Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa is adding a car sharing service to their campus. Many schools around Iowa have initiated car-sharing programs, including the University of Iowa and Iowa State University. With these programs, one or more cars are parked … Continue reading
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Tagged Car Sharing, Graceland University, Iowa State University, UhaulCarShare, University of Iowa
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Drought conditions ease slightly in Iowa
A map released Tuesday by the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that, though all of Iowa remains under a status of at least “severe” drought, the amount of area categorized as under “extreme” drought as receded slightly. This new map reflects the heavy … Continue reading
Drought damaged corn further threatened by fungus
Agricultural officials throughout Iowa, Nebraska, and other corn producing states are on watch for corn contaminated by a poison-producing fungus. The fungus thrives in hot, dry conditions like this summer’s drought, and trace amounts have already been identified in some … Continue reading
UI to increase recycling efforts at Kinnick Stadium
The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability, Athletics Department, ECO Hawk student organization and Delta Tau Delta fraternity are working together to increase recycling at the university’s Kinnick Stadium. Recycling station will now be available both outside and inside the … Continue reading
Photos from Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve in Grinnell
Here’s a gallery of the Jacob Krumm Nature Preserve in Grinnell. Krumm contains miles of trails winding through 50 acres of reconstructed prairie. It’s a great spot for walking, running, bird watching and fishing. For details on Krumm, including how … Continue reading
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Tagged Grinnell, Jacob Krumm nature Preserve, Krumm, prairie, reconstructed prairie
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On the Radio: UI students help make local homes more eco-friendly
Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s episode highlights the efforts of an Iowa City based non-profit group. Not all solicitors want your money; some just want to improve your home’s energy efficiency. This is … Continue reading
CGRER co-director writes climate change column
The Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research’s co-director Jerry Schnoor has released a column on climate change. In the article, Schnoor discusses how trends in record temperatures can indicate climate change. The United States has seen about two record … Continue reading
Luther College builds Iowa’s largest solar array
The largest solar energy production site in the state will be brought online later this month on the campus of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The new $1.2 million solar energy field will consist of 1,250 separate solar panels, and is part … Continue reading
UI’s Hillcrest Dining hall may switch to tray-less dining
The University of Iowa plans to eliminate the use of trays in the Hillcrest Dining Hall this semester. Using trays causes an increase in water waste, since the trays have to be cleaned in addition to plates and silverware. It … Continue reading
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Tagged food waste, Hillcrest Dining Hall, Iowa State University, ISU, tray-less, UI, University of Iowa, water waste
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