Iowa

Jan. 30, 3008: Days of Cheap Energy are Over, Lawmaker Says

Lawmakers say that the days of cheap energy are over, and Iowans must adapt to energy efficiency measures.

Sioux city Journal
Days of Cheap Energy are Over, Lawmaker Says
By Whitney Woodward
Jan. 30, 2008
http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2008/01... iowa/62f15462d1c6d44c862573e0000fed3d.txt  ...read more »

Black Hawk County Board of Health Votes to Support Statewide Coal Moratorium

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Iowa Environmental Council
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January 16, 2008
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Black Hawk County Board of Health Votes to Support Statewide Coal Moratorium

Black Hawk County Board of Health voted 3-2 Wednesday morning in favor of supporting a statewide moratorium on new coal-fired power plants.  ...read more »

Jan. 1, 2008: Voters Urged to Consider Global Warming Stands

Each candidate has a different stance on global warming solutions, and the Iowa public should take it into consideration during the caucuses.

Daily Nonpareil
Voters Urged to Consider Global Warming Stands
By Tim Rohwer
Jan. 1, 2007
http://www.nonpareilonline.com/site/news.cfm? newsid=19162480&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555107&rfi=6  ...read more »

Jan. 1, 2008: Environmental Issues to Surface at Caucuses

Hundreds of Iowans gathered to argue for environmental issues during the Iowa caucuses.

Quad-City Times
Environmental Issues to Surface at Caucuses
By Tom Saul
Jan. 1, 2007
http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2008/01/01/news/... doc4779c3009b7ec535497139.txt

When Frank Hurtte heads to his Republican gathering place to caucus Thursday, the environment will be much on his mind.  ...read more »

Dec. 31, 2007: Environmental Issues get Unprecedented Focus

Presidential candidates make environmental and energy issues a top priority.

Des Moines Register
Environmental Issues get Unprecedented Focus
By Perry Beeman
Dec. 31, 2007
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a... 20071231/NEWS/712310311/1001/NEWS  ...read more »

Iowa Radio Ads - Presidential Caucuses

The Iowa Environmental Council and the RE-AMP Media Center recorded global warming solutions for the Iowa caucuses. The ad run the last week in December, three times a day on 55 stations.  ...read more »

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Dec. 13, 2007: Global Warming Group Gaining Momentum

A coalition of Iowa groups against global warming is gaining momentum as the caucuses approach.

Sioux City Journal
Global Warming Group Gaining Momentum
By Bret Hayworth
Dec. 13, 2007
http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2007/12...  ...read more »

Dec. 8, 2007: North Iowa Wind Turning Profits

North Iowa is poised for practical, financially viable wind power.

The Messenger
North Iowa Wind Turning Profits
By Sarah Gengler
Dec. 8, 2007
http://www.messengernews.net/page/content.detail...  ...read more »

Nov. 10, 2007: Faith Goes Green

Faith organizations are coming together in Iowa to solve global warming, saying that the problem is an ethical and moral one, not political.

Daily Nonpareil
Faith Goes Green
By Tim Rohwer
Nov.10,2007
http://www.nonpareilonline.com/site/news.cfm?new...  ...read more »

Oct. 31, 2007: Poll: Global Warming Worries Iowa Hunters

A new poll shows that hunters and fishers worry about the effect global warming may have on outdoor activities.

Des Moines Register
Poll: Global Warming Worries Iowa Hunters
By Perry Beeman
Oct. 31, 2007
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...  ...read more »

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