The Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research is partnering with Iowa radio stations to air a new radio segment called Iowa Environmental Focus. Each week, we distribute 1-2 minute clips with information about Iowa’s environment.
Narrated by CGRER member and UI associate professor of chemistry Sara E. Mason, the segments cover air and water quality, climate change, extreme weather, sustainable communities, green energy and more – typically with an Iowa focus.
If you would like to receive our weekly radio spots at your personal e-mail address or if you have a story suggestion, please contact us at cgrerresearchfocus@gmail.com.
Iowa Environmental Focus’ On The Radio segments are available for free use by radio stations and other media outlets. All stories must be credited to the UI Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research. To download the MP3, right click on the “audio” link and select “Save link as…” and save the link to your desired destination.
August 26, 2019
On The Radio- Ohio’s bug invasion (1:11)
August 19, 2019
On The Radio- Drinking water and your health (1:32)
August 12, 2019
On The Radio- Water quality standards for microcystin (1:55)
July 29, 2019
On The Radio- Microplastics are everywhere (1:03)
July 22, 2019
On The Radio- Glass skyscrapers (1:13)
July 14, 2019
On The Radio- Chimpanzees feel anxiety too (1:10)
July 8, 2019
On The Radio- Carbon dioxide’s effect on record high temperatures (0:59)
July 1, 2019
On The Radio- Iowa’s Energy Consumption (1:22)
June 24, 2019
On The Radio- Increasing Mass Extinctions (1:18)
June 17, 2019
On The Radio- West Nile virus in Iowa (1:04)
June 10, 2019
On The Radio- Multi-billion dollar floods (1:05)
May 20, 2019
On The Radio- Decreasing fish populations (1:13)
May 13, 2019
On The Radio- Praire can aid farming (1:12)
May 6, 2019
On The Radio- The first- ever photograph of a black hole (1:14)
April 29, 2019
On The Radio- Preparing for flood season (1:15)
April 8, 2019
On The Radio- BP Oil (1:10)
April 1, 2019
On The Radio- Endangered Insects (1:07)
March 25, 2019
On The Radio- Crops increasing, biodiversity decreasing (1:04)
March 18, 2019
On The Radio- Coffee Wake up Call (1:18)
March 11, 2019
On The Radio- The Green New Deal (0:58)
March 4, 2019
On The Radio- Benefits of GMOs (1:10)
February 25, 2019
On The Radio- Insect based dog food (1:25)
February 18, 2019
On The Radio- Brazil and the negative effects of hydropower (1:39)
February 11, 2019
On The Radio- Microplastic pollution affecting aquatic organisms (1:27)
February 4, 2019
On The Radio- Detecting algal blooms (1:05)
January 21, 2019
On The Radio- Native American reservations (1:18)
January 14, 2019
On The Radio- The impacts of climate change on the Midwest (1:29)
December 31, 2018
On The Radio- Climate change and crop production (1:29)
December 24, 2018
On The Radio- Ecosystem services (1:07)
December 17, 2018
On The Radio- Adapting to the inevitability of climate change (1:13)
December 3, 2018
On The Radio- Benefits of passive building design (1:02)
November 26, 2018
On The Radio- Increasing global temperatures (1:02)
November 19, 2018
On The Radio- Green infrastructure key to keeping urban flooding at bay (1:03)
October 29, 2018
On The Radio- India hoping to open the first fully solar-powered airport (1:10)
October 22, 2018
On The Radio- Crop enhancement at night (1:02)
October 15, 2018
On The Radio- Climate change affecting the moss in Antartica (1:06)
October 8, 2018
On The Radio- Farmers are profiting from environmental conservation (1:06)
September 17, 2018
On The Radio- Increasing Summer Heat (0:54)
September 10, 2018
On The Radio- Soil Conservation Mapping (1:04)
August 27, 2018
On The Radio- Air pollution linked to diabetes (1:06)
August 20, 2018
On The Radio- Air quality of national parks (1:07)
August 13, 2018
On The Radio- An excess of parking spaces (1:03)
August 6, 2018
On The Radio- The coral of the future (1:00)
July 30, 2018
On The Radio- Flooding in Polk County (0:52)
July 23, 2018
On The Radio- Biodiversity may reduce asthma (1:10)
July 16, 2018
On The Radio- Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere (0:57)
July 9, 2018
On The Radio- Reacting to flooding in Iowa (1:08)
July 2, 2018
On The Radio- The benefits of rotational grazing (1:17)
June 26, 2018
On The Radio- Budget cuts for Australia’s Department of Environment and Energy (1:14)
June 18, 2018
On The Radio- Beavers may help to reduce pollution (1:04)
June 11, 2018
On The Radio- The reduced carbon impact of electric buses (1:15)
June 4, 2018
On The Radio- Kilauea, the world’s most active volcano (1:08)
May 21, 2018
On The Radio- Energy consumption at Google (1:06)
May 14, 2018
On The Radio- Changing fuel emissions standards (1:15)
May 7, 2018
On The Radio- Solar Energy (1:11)
April 30, 2018
On The Radio- Plastic Pollution (1:02)
April 23, 2018
On The Radio – Nitrogen oxide and agriculture (1:14)
April 16, 2018
On The Radio- 2,500 chemicals sites at risk for floods (1:17)
April 9, 2018
On The Radio- A decade since the 2008 flood (1:15)
March 26, 2018
On The Radio- Eco-friendly sunscreen (1:19)
March 19, 2018
On The Radio- Harnessing the ocean for renewable energy (0:56)
March 12, 2018
On The Radio- Phosphorus in fresh water (1:17)
March 5, 2018
On The Radio- 793 gigagrams of mercury found in Alaska (1:17)
February 26, 2018
On The Radio- Graphene Film (0:50)
February 19, 2018
On The Radio- 2017 Water Summary (0:59)
February 12, 2018
On The Radio- Testing for bacteria in water (1:15)
February 5, 2018
On The Radio- Waste Free Living (1:27)
January 29, 2018
On The Radio- The affects of mass producing corn (1:15)
January 8, 2018
On The Radio- UNESCO Natural World Heritage sites threatened by climate change (1:10)
January 1, 2018
On The Radio- The 4th National Climate Change Assessment (1:10)
December 18, 2017
On The Radio – California lists glyphosate as a carcinogen (1:31)
December 11, 2017
On The Radio – United Nations Environment Programme seeks to tackle air pollution (1:16)
December 4, 2017
On The Radio -Iowa City Climate Action and Adaptation Plan underway (1:15)
November 27, 2017
On The Radio – September brings record heat worldwide (1:15)
November 20, 2017
On The Radio – Cumulative CO2 levels reach record high (1:09)
November 13, 2017
On The Radio – Cedar Rapids power plant retires coal burning unit (1:05)
November 6, 2017
On The Radio – California fires bring toxic ash (1:07)
October 30, 2017
On The Radio – Economic cost of climate change is growing (1:03)
October 23, 2017
On The Radio – September 2017 record-setting month for hurricanes (1:06)
October 16, 2017
On The Radio – Petition to strengthen regulation for livestock operations denied (1:06)
October 9, 2017
On The Radio – Leaves drop early due to fall drought (1:00)
September 25, 2017
On The Radio – 2016 State of the Climate report brings bad news (1:08)
September 18, 2017
On The Radio – Humidity on the rise in Iowa (1:16)
September 11, 2017
On The Radio – Storms like Harvey more likely due to changing climate (1:07)
September 4, 2017
On The Radio – August Water Summary Update released (0:55)
August 21, 2017
On The Radio – Global sand shortage presents environmental problems (1:13)
August 14, 2017
On The Radio – Linn County joins national coalition committed to Paris Climate Agreement (1:06)
August 7, 2017
On The Radio – Kent Park Lake sees improvements (1:15)
July 31, 2017
On The Radio – PCB sources located in schools (1:23)
July 24, 2017
On The Radio – Urban areas to suffer economic costs of climate change (1:22)
July 17, 2017
On The Radio – New science curriculum being developed for students in Iowa (1:03)
July 10, 2017
On The Radio – May 2017 among hottest months in recorded history (1:05)
June 26, 2017
On The Radio – UI professor works to understand bicycle fatalities (1:02)
June 19, 2017
On The Radio – 38 million pieces of trash found on remote Pacific island (1:08)
June 12, 2017
On The Radio – Pace of sea level rise tripled since 1990 (0:58)
June 5, 2017
On The Radio – 2016 Iowa Farm and Rural Life poll released (1:25)
May 29, 2017
On The Radio – Portland pledges to 100% renewable energy (1:12)
May 22, 2017
On The Radio – A new campaign, Good Neighbor Iowa, looks to reduce lawn pesticide use in Iowa (1:12)
May 15, 2017
On The Radio –Iowa leads midwest in clean energy momentum (1:22)
May 8, 2017
On The Radio – Neonicotinoids found in University of Iowa drinking water (1:52)
May 1, 2017
On The Radio – Chicago public buildings to switch to renewable energy (1:39)
April 24, 2017
On The Radio – Huge crowds attend March for Science rallies in Iowa and worldwide (1:21)
April 17, 2017
On The Radio – Warm Gulf of Mexico Waters could cause more spring storms (1:21)
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April 10, 2017
On The Radio –CLE4R project continues to improve air quality and educate Iowans (1:44)
April 3, 2017
On The Radio –Study reveals public opinion on climate change (1:04)
March 27, 2017
On The Radio – New study looks at freshwater flood risk from hurricanes (1:28)
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March 20, 2017
On The Radio – UI announces it will be coal-free by 2025 (1:10)
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March 13, 2017
On The Radio – Statewide monarch butterfly conservation strategy released (1:23)
March 6, 2017
On The Radio – HyVee supermarkets tackle food waste (1:17)
February 27, 2017
On The Radio – New UI study looks at age of groundwater in the Jordan Aquifer (1:32)
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February 20, 2017
On The Radio – Extreme Rain from Thunderstorms is Rising Due to Climate Change (1:32)
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February 13, 2017
On The Radio – Nearly 50,000 gallons of oil spill from Iowa pipeline (1:32)
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February 6, 2017
On The Radio –Iowa Supreme Court issues ruling in Des Moines Water Works case (1:32)
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January 30, 2017
On The Radio – Indian factory captures and utilizes carbon dioxide (1:16)
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January 23, 2017
On The Radio – Iowa Energy Plan unveiled (1:14)
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January 16, 2017
On The Radio –Contaminants found in private wells pose health risks for Iowans (1:32)
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January 9, 2017
On The Radio – Flood patterns changing across the U.S. (1:37)
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January 2, 2017
On The Radio –ISU and Des Moines partner on big data research project (1:38)
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December 19, 2016
On The Radio – Mississippi River Collaborative calls on EPA for nutrient reduction enforcement (1:18)
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December 12, 2016
On The Radio –IIHR models storm system for St. Louis (1:04)
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December 5, 2016
On The Radio –Sea ice at poles is disappearing at an alarming rate (1:18)
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November 28, 2016
On The Radio –How should Iowa measure its water quality? (1:34)
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November 21, 2016
On The Radio – Specialty crop grants awarded to Iowa organization (1:11)
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November 14, 2016
On The Radio – UI research looks at the accuracy of current hurricane models (1:18)
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November 7, 2016
On The Radio – Fairfield recieves $25 million loan from USDA (1:18)
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October 31, 2016
On The Radio – 2016 ‘water year’ much wetter than average (2:09)
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October 24, 2016
Student Garden coming closer to campus (0:56)
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October 17, 2016
UI researchers take part in “Lake Michigan Ozone Study” (1:13)
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October 10, 2016
2016 Iowa Climate Statement (1:11)
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October 3, 2016
Flood barriers protect Cedar Rapids (1:10)
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September 26, 2016
Environmental activist Sandra Steingraber visits UNI (1:11)
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September 19, 2016
Water quality takes center stage at Farm Progress Show (1:21)
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September 12, 2016
Upper Cedar Watershed tour highlights benefits of watershed management practices (1:26)
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August 22, 2016
CGRER’s Schnoor honored by science journal (1:40)
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August 15, 2016
Iowa Department of Natural Resources proposes turtle trapping restrictions (1:34)
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August 8, 2016
New Cedar Rapids sustainability coordinator provides multifaceted momentum (1:49)
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August 1, 2016
Workshop brings together scientists and educators (1:54)
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July 25, 2016
Iowa congressman calls for National Flood Center (1:41)
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July 18, 2016
USDA, EPA aim to curb food waste (1:47)
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July 11, 2016
Iowa Ranks 14th nationally on local food index (1:03)
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June 27, 2016
Central U.S. states unite to protect pollinators (1:29)
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June 20, 2016
Iowa researcher creates mathematical model to track human impact on greenspace (1:26)
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June 13, 2016
Des Moines event examines water quality and infrastructure in Iowa (1:21)
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June 6, 2016
Iowa City celebrates Regenerative City Day (1:10)
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May 30, 2016
Majority of Iowa waterways exceeded nitrate levels after May rains (0:53)
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May 23, 2016
CGRER honored by Iowa United Nations Association (1:34)
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May 16, 2016
Paper examines manure application laws in Iowa (1:23)
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May 9, 2016
UNI study examines Iowans’ views on water quality (1:23)
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May 2, 2016
Attributing extreme weather to climate change (0:56)
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April 25, 2016
Iowa college students study business aspects of electric cars (1:36)
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April 18, 2016
Des Moines sorority engages students on climate change (1:51)
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April 11, 2016
UI grad student studies water in Haiti (1:33)
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April 4, 2016
UIowa’s Schnoor looks at ways to remove chlorine in water treatment (1:41)
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March 28, 2016
Iowa first in nation to exceed 30 percent of electricity generation from wind (1:01)
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March 21, 2016
University of Iowa dance performance focuses on water (1:19)
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March 14, 2016
Iowa State University research site celebrates 25 years (1:29)
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March 7, 2016
University of Iowa student combines love of dance with passion for sustainability (1:37)
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February 29, 2016
Iowa Flood Center helps bring grant to Iowa (2:08)
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February 22, 2016
University of Iowa professor appointed to USDA task force (1:45)
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February 15, 2016
New online tool provides users with data for Iowa’s streams and rivers (1:12)
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February 8, 2016
USDA announces new initiative for Iowa farmers (1:27)
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February 1, 2016
Iowa experienced unusually warm and wet conditions in 2015 (1:18)
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January 25, 2016
Proposal would use school funding to improve water quality (1:11)
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January 18, 2016
UI grad organizes committee to address water needs for small towns (1:46)
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January 11, 2016
World Farmers’ Organization president stresses role of conventional farming in global agriculture solutions (1:39)
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January 4, 2016
Record rainfall leads to intense flooding along Mississippi River (1:22)
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December 28, 2015
Dubuque mayor calls for efforts to mitigate human-induced climate change (1:47)
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December 21, 2015
Des Moines mayor touts ability of city governments to pursue sustainability (1:28)
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December 14, 2015
UNI receives national grant to study arctic sustainability (1:47)
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November 30, 2015
Several Iowans to attend Paris climate conference (1:20)
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November 23, 2015
Bakken pipeline looms after Keystone XL (1:20)
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November 16, 2015
3rd annual Iowa Climate Science Educators Forum combines teaching and research (1:36)
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November 9, 2015
Pope Francis stresses environmental research (1:19)
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November 2, 2015
China agrees to purchase $5.3B in soybeans from U.S. (1:16)
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October 26, 2015
Two Iowa cities receive national grants for water quality (1:15)
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October 19, 2015
UI research examines efficiency of oat hulls as energy source (1:22)
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October 12, 2015
Local research research crucial to policy change (1:09)
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October 5, 2015
Young scholars key to future success of CGRER (1:22)
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September 28, 2015
Iowa farmers implementing nutrient reduction strategies for the first time (0:58)
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September 21, 2015
Iowa company uses CO2 to create beneficial algae (1:17)
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September 14, 2015
Iowa utility to phase out old coal plants, make upgrades (1:06)
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September 8, 2015
CGRER member combines environment, journalism, and policy (1:00)
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August 31, 2015
Iowa cattle producers honored with environmental award (1:08)
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August 24, 2015
Record blue-green algae blooms causing health concerns (1:12)
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August 17, 2015
Big Ten schools team up in Iowa for the environment (1:10)
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August 10, 2015
Turkey watershed flood plan goes beyond flood walls (1:10)
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August 3, 2015
Manchester rapids combine sustainability and fun (1:09)
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July 27, 2015
Educating Iowans about prairie plant ecosystems (1:12)
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July 20, 2015
Iowans look to energy policy when choosing presidential candidates (1:05)
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July 13, 2015
Unexpected consequences of beef hormones on aquatic ecosystems (1:11)
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July 6, 2015
Iowa ranks third in honeybee die-offs (1:10)
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June 29, 2015
Climate statement addresses public health (1:17)
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June 22, 2015
Iowa scientists urge politicians to address climate change (1:18)
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June 15, 2015
Invasive zebra mussels found in another Iowa lake (1:14)
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June 8, 2015
Energy from manure to receive a boost (1:06)
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June 1, 2015
New carbon reduction incentives for farmers (1:07)
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June 1, 2015
Power grid braces for climate change (1:07)
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May 26, 2015
Power grid braces for climate change (1:07)
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May 18, 2015
Bird flu leading to cleanup concerns (1:09)
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May 11, 2015
Environmental impacts of egg production (1:08)
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May 4, 2015
Gas tax may lead to increased biodiesel use (1:05)
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April 27, 2015
ISU researchers study heated pavement (1:00)
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April 20, 2015
Iowans favor water works suit (1:10)
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April 13, 2015
Smoke linked to tornado intensity, UI study finds (1:08)
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April 6, 2015
UI study finds floods increasing in severity (1:09)
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March 30, 2015
Agriculture now highest source of greenhouse gases in Iowa (1:04)
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March 23, 2015
Iowa stays ahead in wind generation (1:05)
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March 16, 2015
Bee-harming pesticide may be ineffective (1:01)
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March 9, 2015
New search engine for ag research (1:05)
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March 2, 2015
State forest nursery future uncertain (1:04)
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February 23, 2015
Bakken pipeline presents environmental risks (1:04)
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February 16, 2015
First Iowa Ag Summit scheduled for March (1:01)
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February 9, 2015
Iowa State researcher creating energy-saving insulation (1:07)
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February 2, 2015
Dubuque receives presidential honor for climate action (1:02)
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January 26, 2015
Soil conservation gains popularity among farmers (1:05)
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January 19, 2015
Iowa ahead of new smog standards (1:04)
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January 12, 2015
Native habitat to be restored (1:08)
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January 5, 2015
Iowans don’t connect wind turbines to health issues (1:06)
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December 29, 2014
Study looks into benefits of GM crops (0:59)
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December 22, 2014
New app helps find sustainable groceries (1:09)
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December 15, 2014
Agricultural initiative to curb climate change effects (1:06)
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December 8, 2014
New rule to curb agricultural pollution (1:02)
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December 1, 2014
Students push for off-campus recycling (1:06)
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November 24, 2014
Water demands strain Jordan Aquifer (1:10)
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November 17, 2014
New energy efficiency standards for refrigerators (1:02)
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November 10, 2014
Clarke University adds environmental studies program (1:03)
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November 3, 2014
Tool helps livestock farmers tackle environmental challenges (1:06)
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October 27, 2014
Bitter and snowy winter predicted (1:00)
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October 20, 2014
Iowa scientists connect state water quality issues to climate change (1:07)
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October 13, 2014
Iowa Climate Statement connects health risks from climate change (1:09)
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October 6, 2014
Groundbreaking study examines changes in Iowa waterways (1:07)
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September 29, 2014
Iowa native species making a comeback (1:01)
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September 22, 2014
Miscanthus shows promise as an Iowa biomass crop (1:02)
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September 15, 2014
Global warming could lead to food crisis (0:57)
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September 8, 2014
Algae blooms present hazards in Iowa waters (1:09)
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September 2, 2014
Water quality meetings begin this week (0:55)
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August 25, 2014
Climate change puts corn yields at higher risk (1:03)
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August 18, 2014
Superweed spreads into Iowa fields (1:06)
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August 11, 2014
Iowa lakes undergo restoration projects (1:01)
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August 4, 2014
Cable TV boxes quietly devour energy in U.S. homes (1:03)
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July 28, 2014
Energy efficiency under the Clean Power Plan (1:01)
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July 21, 2014
American Solar Challenge passing through Iowa (1:08)
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July 14, 2014
Carbon emission reductions under the Clean Power Plan (1:08)
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July 7, 2014
Clean Power Plan health benefits (1:14)
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June 30, 2014
Cicadas emerging in Iowa (1:14)
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June 23, 2014
Iowa’s role in the Clean Power Plan (0:59)
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June 16, 2014
Iowa and Global Renewable Energy (1:12)
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June 9, 2014
Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act (1:06)
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June 2, 2014
AmeriCorps in Iowa (0:55)
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May 26, 2014
Iowa Flood Information System (1:02)
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May 19, 2014
IPCC Report (1:09)
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May 12, 2014
Nutrient Management Research (1:00)
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May 5, 2014
Freshwater Clam Research (1:07)
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April 28, 2014
Radon Testing Programs (0:58)
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April 21, 2014
Western Corn Rootworm Resistance (1:08)
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April 14, 2014
GPC of Muscatine (1:01)
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April 7, 2014
Water Quality Research (0:56)
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March 31, 2014
Water Communication Research (1:09)
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March 24, 2014
Farm Bill (1:13)
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March 17, 2014
Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Protest (1:12)
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March 10, 2014
Iowa State University Earns Silver LEED Certification (1:14)
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March 3, 2014
Iowa Policy Project Report (1:16)
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February 24, 2014
Water Quality Monitoring Contract (1:08)
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February 17, 2014
Review of Oil Carrying Trains (1:08)
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February 10, 2014
Iowa’s Solar Energy Future Looking Bright (1:05)
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February 3, 2014
USDA’s Attention to New Seeds (1:15)
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January 27, 2014
Emerald Ash Borer (1:15)
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January 20, 2014
Conservation Program Enrollments (1:19)
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January 13, 2014
Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy (1:14)
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January 6, 2014
New Facebook Data Center (0:56)
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December 30, 2013
Iowa Nutrient Management Conservation Practice Standard 2013 (1:16)
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December 23, 2013
Wind Energy Report (1:15)
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December 16, 2013
EPA Funding for Diesel Engines (1:07)
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December 9, 2013
Fueling our Future (1:21)
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December 2, 2013
Urban Wetland Projects (1:00)
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November 25, 2013
Ecovative coming to Cedar Rapids (1:23)
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November 17, 2013
Lake Rathbun Golf course a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary (1:07)
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November 11, 2013
Iowa Climate Statement 2013 (1:24)
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November 3, 2013
Steroids in Water (1:26)
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October 28, 2013
Livestock Farm Oversight Increase (1:16)
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October 21, 2013
The Dead Zone (1:16)
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October 14, 2013
Keytone XL Pipeline Protests (1:22)
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October 7, 2013
Green Jobs in Iowa (1:20)
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September 30, 2013
Cover Crops Work (1:23)
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September 23, 2013
Funds for Water Quality Practices (1:20)
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September 16, 2013
EPA Releases New Pesticide Labels (1:13)
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September 9, 2013
University of Iowa’s Miscanthus Grass Planting (1:13)
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September 2, 2013
Maquoketa River Revamp (1:13)
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August 26, 2013
Master River Steward Program (0:53)
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August 19, 2013
University of Iowa Air Quality Grant (1:12)
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August 12, 2013
White-nose Syndrome in Maquoketa Caves (1:19)
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August 5, 2013
Iowa Mitigation Board Funding (1:02)
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July 29, 2013
Des Moines Water Works Safety (1:22)
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July 22, 2013
Algea Blooms in Iowa (1:09)
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July 15, 2013
MidAmerican Will Not Build a New Power Plant (0:49)
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July 8, 2013
Iowa upgrades flood control strategies. (1:05)
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June 24, 2013
EPA grants Iowa cities help to clean up brownfield areas. (0:39)
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June 17, 2013
MidAmerican Energy has big wind plans for Iowa (0:56)
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June 10, 2013
The IFloodS project aims to better predict flooding in Iowa (0:55)
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June 3, 2013
Fifth-year anniversary of the 2008 floods brings community events (1:02)
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May 27th, 2013
Students take part in Iowa Renewable Energy Conference
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May 13th, 2013
ISU’s BioBus Club uses vegetable oil to create fuel for local buses (1:05)
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May 6th, 2013
Iowa City businesses use composting to reduce waste (:57)
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April 29th, 2013
Green Iowa AmeriCorps offers home energy audits (1:01)
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April 22nd, 2013
Iowa senate considers feed-in tariffs (:57)
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April 15th, 2013
UI Hospitals and Clinics decrease cafeteria waste (1:03)
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April 8th, 2013
Warmer temperatures linked to increased rainfall (:57)
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April 1st, 2013
UI exceeds expectations with green construction (1:05)
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March 25th, 2013
The drought’s environmental benefits (1:02)
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March 18th, 2013
Legislators propose radon testing in Iowa’s schools (:51)
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March 11th, 2013
University of Iowa adds new hydration stations (1:02)
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March 4th, 2013
Iowa State University adds new wind turbine (:55)
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February 25th, 2013
EPA confirms rootworm resistant to Monsanto insecticide (1:00)
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February 18th, 2013
Visitation increases at Iowa’s state parks (:57)
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February 11th, 2013
University of Iowa uses local pine trees as biofuel (:54)
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February 4th, 2013
Sierra Club complaint leads to cleaner air in Iowa (1:00)
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January 28th, 2013
Governor proposes plan to reduce dead zone (:57)
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January 21st, 2013
No plastic bag ban for Iowa City (:55)
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January 14th, 2013
Drake University aims to become a more sustainable campus (1:08)
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January 1st, 2013
No plastic bag ban for Iowa City (1:01)
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December 31, 2012
Railway plans stalled (1:06)
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December 17, 2012
Green your holidays (1:04)
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December 10, 2012
EPA may take over Iowa’s waterway protection (1:08)
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December 3, 2012
Iowa scientists release new climate statement (1:05)
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November 26, 2012
ISU professor converts ethanol waste to animal feed (:59)
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November 19, 2012
Radon a risk in Iowa schools (1:04)
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November 12, 2012
Coe College reduces environmental impact on-campus (:56)
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November 5, 2012
Tim Dwight pushes for solar power at UI (:57)
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October 29, 2012
Genetically modified crops affect monarch butterfly populations (1:02)
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October 22, 2012
Tailgating impacts environment at UI (1:05)
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October 15, 2012
UI increases recycling at Kinnick Stadium (1:01)
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October 8, 2012
ISU’s Printing an Copy Services strives for sustainability (1:02)
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October 1, 2012
Poisonous fungus threatens corn crop (1:05)
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September 24, 2012
Alliant chooses natural gas over coal (1:00)
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September 17, 2012
Drought leads to questions about ethanol subsidies (1:01)
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September 10, 2012
Presidential candidates torn over wind energy tax credits (1:05)
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September 3, 2012
Luther College reduces carbon footprint with solar energy (1:01)
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August 27, 2012
UI students help make local homes more eco-friendly (1:02)
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August 20, 2012
Big Ten professors link extreme weather to climate change (1:00)
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August 13, 2012
UI researchers create improved pollution model for Santiago (:56)
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August 6, 2012
UI goes green with new residence hall (:58)
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August 6, 2012
UI goes green with new residence hall (:58)
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July 30, 2012
Dubuque benefits from renewable energy map (1:16)
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July 23, 2012
Extreme drought hurts Iowa’s farmers (1:16)
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July 16, 2012
Fungal detection means new precautions at Maquoketa Caves (:58)
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July 9, 2012
University of Iowa utilizes biomass for energy needs (1:01)
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July 2, 2012
Prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species (:57)
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June 25, 2012
University of Iowa celebrates progress in flood awareness (1:03)
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June 18, 2012
Simple water conservation tips (1:12)
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June 11, 2012
Pocahontas Iowa changes lights to help the environment (1:07)
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June 4, 2012
Iowans cut down on bottled water use (1:07)
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May 28, 2012
Iowa organizations work to reduce flooding risks (1:05)
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May 21, 2012
Leave the baby animals alone. (:53)
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May 14, 2012
Cedar Rapids strives for a cleaner city. (1:12)
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May 7, 2012
Experience Iowa’s natural beauty through geocaching. (1:01)
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April 30, 2012
Roundup may present danger to Iowa’s environment (1:00)
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April 23, 2012
Kirkwood’s campus gets greener (1:06)
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April 16, 2012
Warmest March on record alters Iowa’s environment (1:02)
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April 9, 2012
Car sharing helps reduce Iowa’s fuel consumption (:59)
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April 2, 2012
Benefits of cycling in Iowa (1:11)
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March 26, 2012
Iowa’s scientists ask legislators to acknowledge climate change (:58)
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March 19, 2012
Charles City named Iowa “River Town of the Year” (1:10)
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March 12, 2012
Experience Iowa’s natural beauty through hiking (1:08)
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March 5, 2012
Chronic wasting disease could reach Iowa’s deer (1:08)
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February 27, 2012
Our national bird’s troubled history (1:06)
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February 20, 2012
Understanding climate change (1:10)
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February 13, 2012
Environmentally friendly spring cleaning (1:06)
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February 6, 2012
Environmental E-waste disposal (1:07)
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January 30, 2012
Safety tips for winter ice activities (1:00)
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January 23, 2012
Environmental winter driving tips (1:03)
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January 16, 2012
Butterfly species sees sharp population decline in Iowa (:54)
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January 9, 2012
DNR works to reduce school bus pollution (1:01)
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January 2, 2012
Extreme weather causes decline in Iowa’s pheasant population (:59)
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December 26, 2011
Helping our ecosystems with fire (:59)
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December 19, 2011
Using vacation time to save energy (1:04)
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December 12, 2011
Declining bee population hurts Iowa and nation (1:05)
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December 5, 2011
Iowa universities receive major energy research grant (0:58)
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November 28, 2011
Volunteers clean up Iowa River (0:58)
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November 21, 2011
Go green this holiday season (1:01)
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November 14, 2011
Decorah highlights sustainable living (0:58)
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November 7, 2011
Lead shot – Better hunting at greater cost (1:04)
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October 31, 2011
UI to adopt wind energy education program (1:00)
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October 24, 2011
New Iowa City recycling center takes green construction to new levels (1:05)
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October 17, 2011
Cedar Rapids exchanges costumes for a healthier environment (1:01)
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October 10, 2011
West Nile virus risk continues past summer (1:00)
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October 3, 2011
High radon risk for energy efficient homes (1:00)
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September 26, 2011
Taking the odor out of pig farms (0:58)
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September 19, 2011
Le Mars sets recycling standard for Iowa (1:05)
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September 12, 2011
Increasing an understanding of erosion (0:59)
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September 6, 2011
Regent universities awarded for environmental contributions (1:04)
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August 29, 2011
UI center finds contaminents in Iowa’s well water (1:02)
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August 22, 2011
Iowa bat population at risk (1:08)
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August 15, 2011
Kwik Trip helps electric car owners (1:00)
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August 8, 2011
New mapping system prepares Iowans for floods (1:00)
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August 1, 2011
Iowa could lose crucial flood aid tools (1:03)
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July 25, 2011
Nuclear power plant surrounded by flood waters (0:59)
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July 18, 2011
UI hosts climate workshop for science teachers (1:02)
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July 11, 2011
Runoff contributes to largest dead zone in history (1:16)
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July 5, 2011
Cleaner air means more jobs for Iowans (0:55)
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June 27, 2011
Smog creates health risks for Iowans (1:20)
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June 20, 2011
Decorah – Striding toward sustainability (1:19)
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June 13, 2011
New report details cost of climate change (1:02)
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June 6, 2011
Solar industry could boost Iowa’s economy (1:00)
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May 30, 2011
UI students help communities go green (1:02)
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May 23, 2011
Woodbine – Going green, cutting costs (1:06)
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May 16, 2011
Preserving Iowa’s environment – Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation (1:10)
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May 9, 2011
Using geothermal energy, West Union colors historic downtown green (1:09)
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May 2, 2011
Keeping your car and local waters clean (1:08)
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April 25, 2011
Windsor Heights keeps Iowa green (1:03)
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April 18, 2011
Iowa’s water pollution problem takes toll on marine life (1:03)
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April 11, 2011
Cedar Falls confronts future floods (0:56)
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April 4, 2011
Power plants put Iowans at risk for mercury poisoning (1:05)
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March 28, 2011
Charles City – Paving a more sustainable Iowa (0:48)
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March 21, 2011
Untilled fields mean less air pollution (0:55)
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March 14, 2011
Working to stop poaching in Iowa (0:53)
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March 7, 2011
Radon – the invisible, preventable killer (1:05)
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February 28, 2011
Despite some efforts, Iowa lags in green transportation (1:02)
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February 21, 2011
Shenandoah seeks an algae-powered Iowa (1:02)
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February 14, 2011
How will climate change impact Iowa farms? (1:00)
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February 7, 2011
Winter weather brings risk to air quality (1:06)
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January 31, 2011
Energy investments yield savings in Story County (1:03)
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January 24, 2011
Climate change and Iowa’s wood turtle (1:14)
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January 17, 2011
Floods take toll on Iowans’ health (1:17)
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January 10, 2011
Warmer temperatures send wildlife north (1:08)
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January 3, 2011
Iowa’s runoff creates Gulf Coast “Dead Zone” (1:10)
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December 27, 2010
In Iowa, climate change has far reach (0:59)
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December 20, 2010
Iowa’s coal problem (1:12)
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December 13, 2010
Protecting Iowa’s soil (1:09)
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December 6, 2010
Fairfield – a sustainable community (1:17)
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November 29, 2010
Growing Iowa’s energy independence (0:57)
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November 22, 2010
Growing trees, cleaning Iowa (0:55)
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November 15, 2010
Dubuque – a sustainable city (0:59)
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November 8, 2010
Iowa – The windy state (1:16)
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November 1, 2010
Iowa – A watershed leader (1:07)
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October 25, 2010
Helping the world to breathe (0:59)
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October 18, 2010
Preventing future flood damage (1:01)
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October 11, 2010
Improving farming – from space (1:05)
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October 4, 2010
Think before you flush (1:24)
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September 27, 2010
Changing Iowa weather – the new normal? (1:14)
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September 20, 2010
Preventing flood damage (1:15)
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September 13, 2010:
Back to School Special – Spurring interest in science (1:15)
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