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Davenport to put on “Renewable Energy in the City” Expo this Friday and Saturday
The Figge Art Museum in Davenport will put on the I-RENEW “Renewable Energy in the City” Expo on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15.
Posted in Climate, Energy, Environmental Experts Speak, News
Tagged Davenport, Energy, Expo, renewable energy
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The Great March for Climate Action
Former Iowa lawmaker Ed Fallon has organized one of the largest marches in US history, aiming to raise awareness about global climate change. Close to 1000 supporters will march from coast to coast. The movement will start in Santa Monica, … Continue reading
Iowa City officials monitor Iowa River levels and take precautionary measures
The National Weather Service has announced that there could be a potential flood along the Iowa River later this week or next week based on heavy rain fall this week.
Posted in Climate, Flooding, Floods, News
Tagged Art Building West, Flood wall, flooding, Iowa City, Iowa City Flood, Mayflower, National Weather Service
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On the Radio: Warmer temperatures linked to increased rainfall
Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses the connection between warmer temperatures and increased rainfall. A University of Iowa study shows an increase in heavy rainfall is connected to increased temperatures in the … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, News, On the Radio
Tagged climate, Midwest, precipitation, rain, rainfall, warm
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On the Radio: The drought’s environmental benefits
Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses the benefits of last year’s drought. This past year’s drought actually had some benefits for Iowa’s environment. This is the Iowa Environmental Focus.
Posted in Climate, On the Radio, Wildlife
Tagged climate, Dead Zone, drought, dry, grapes, Gulf of Mexico, Runoff
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On the Radio: Visitation increases at Iowa’s state parks
Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses increased visitation at Iowa’s state parks. After a number of wet summers, the dry conditions of 2012 seem to have helped increase visitation at Iowa’s state … Continue reading
On the Radio: Sierra Club complaint leads to cleaner air in Iowa
Listen to this week’s radio segment here or read the transcript below. This week’s segment discusses a complaint filed against MidAmerican Energy by the Sierra Club. An environmental group’s complaint will lead to cleaner air in Iowa. This is the Iowa Environmental … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, Energy, News, On the Radio, Politics
Tagged Clean Air Act, complaint, emissions, MidAmerican Energy, On the Radio, pollution, radio, Sierra Club
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Iowa state parks draw more visitors despite drought
Despite above average temperatures and severe drought conditions, Iowa state parks welcomed 12 percent more visitors in 2012 than in 2011. According to data released by The Iowa Department of Natural Resources this week, the department’s 87 parks logged a … Continue reading
Posted in Climate, News
Tagged climate, DNR, drought, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Parks, state parks
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Iowa Crop Losses Exceed $1 Billion in 2012
The drought and heat wave this year inflicted more than $1 billion worth of damage to Iowa corn and soybean crops, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA administers the federal crop insurance program which … Continue reading
Ethanol production remains steady in Iowa
For the first time in a decade, ethanol production in Iowa has remained steady. The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says the state’s 41 ethanol plants produced a total of 3.7 billion gallons of ethanol in 2012 – equal to last … Continue reading
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Tagged drought, ethanol, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
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