 Recycling Picks Up at UNI - 20-08-2010 (0.94 MB)
In-room recycling is available at all residence halls and university-owned apartments at the University of Northern Iowa.
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Too Many People - 05-08-2010 (0.38 MB)
U.N. organization fights spiraling population growth through soap operas.
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A Cleaner Source of Locomotion - 23-07-2010 (0.47 MB)
The Iowa Northern Railway replaces two diesel engines with more environmentally friendly railroad slugs.
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Farmers Are Making Progress - 18-06-2010 (1 MB)
Ag Sec Tom Vilsack comments on a study that praises farmers in the Upper Mississippi Basin for their efforts reducing runoff.
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Raptors Continue to Come Back in Iowa - 08-06-2010 (0.89 MB)
Twenty years ago, peregrine falcons had nearly disappeared in Iowa. The DNR's Pat Slarbom says today there are 15 falcon mates in the state.
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The Cedar in Peril - 04-06-2010 (0.88 MB)
The Cedar River is Number-5 on the 2010 list of America's Most Endangered Rivers.
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Rain Barrels Prove Popular - 04-06-2010 (0.93 MB)
Jan Aiels at the Indian Creek Nature Center says sales have taken off. She says rain barrels held reduce runoff and the risk of flooding.
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Special Places Are At Risk - 28-05-2010 (0.99 MB)
A report from the NRDC says parks and wildlife refuges are most threatened by the Gulf Oil Spill. Comments from University of West Florida environmental instructor Enid Sisskin.
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What We Don't Know Could Hurt Us - 27-05-2010 (0.96 MB)
Many chemicals we come into contact on a daily basis have never been tested for safety. Dr. Paul Blanc, author of
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Life In the Hothouse - 19-05-2010 (0.93 MB)
Author Melanie Lenart talks about her book, "Life In the Hothouse, How a Living Planet Survives Climate Change", and what humans can do to reduce greenhouse gases.
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Kirkwood's Teaching Hotel Has a Green Plan - 06-05-2010 (1.14 MB)
The Hotel at Kirkwood Center includes many energy efficient systems.
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Blowin' In The Wind - 05-05-2010 (1.03 MB)
Iowa now gets 14% of its electricity from the wind...more than any other state.
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First Lead, Now Manganese? - 20-04-2010 (0.89 MB)
Paul Blanc, author of "How Everyday Products Make People Sick", is concerned that manganese will replace lead as an octane enhancer in gasoline.
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Eco-friendly play equipment - 08-03-2010 (0.93 MB)
Barbara Butler (barbarabutler.com) designs all-natural play structures for kids.
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Keeping Iowa's Water Clean - 17-12-2009 (0.47 MB)
The state's Environmental Protection Commission approves rule changes to keep pollution out of rivers and streams designated as high-quality water.
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LEED Certifications in Iowa Double - 04-12-2009 (0.99 MB)
Thrity-three projects in Iowa are certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. Kevin Nordmeyer of the Iowa Energy Center comments.
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More rain, more floods. - 27-11-2009 (1.11 MB)
A report by the Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council suggests that more rain in coming decades...caused by global warming...will result in more flooding in the state.
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Coal's Assault on Human Health - 19-11-2009 (0.97 MB)
A report from Physicians for Social Responsibility says the burning of coal contributes to four of the five leading causes of mortality in the U.S.
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Lead Poisoning in Iowa Children Is Increasing - 17-11-2009 (1.02 MB)
Rita Gergely of the Iowa Dept. of Public Health says lead paint poisoning rates in Iowa 6-year-olds is four times the national average.
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A Green Author - 11-11-2009 (0.82 MB)
Margaret Hyde, author of children's books, has her books published in the U.S. with soy ink and recycled paper to make them eco-friendly. More information is available at www.mosnose.com.
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Disposing of CFLs - 30-07-2009 (0.94 MB)
Those compact fluorescent light bulbs contain small amounts of mercury
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BEEP Awards Grants - 30-07-2009 (0.56 MB)
Bus Emissions Education Program will allow school districts to replace dirty diesel buses.
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Educating youth about the environment - 30-07-2009 (0.92 MB)
Author Brooke Becker writes a book for pre-teens about how humans impact the environment
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What to do with those old cellphones - 30-07-2009 (0.41 MB)
Cellphones contain toxic materials. Recycling centers can be found at www.call2recycle.org.
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Dumping Old TVs - 30-07-2009 (1.1 MB)
The end of analog television signals next year won't make analog sets obsolete but could lead to the replacement of many old TVS that contain toxic materials.
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Should corn have a major role in the biofuels industry? - 30-07-2009 (0.81 MB)
Tom Standage, Business Editor of Economist Magazine, says biomass and cellulose make better energy sense.
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Sticking Up For Ethanol - 30-07-2009 (1.04 MB)
Despite its detractors, Make Lambert of the National Corn Growers Assn. says U.S. farmers grow plent of corn for both food and fuel.
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Less Wind, More Pollution - 30-07-2009 (1.04 MB)
A study by an ISU professor finds that wind speeds are declining, which could lead to stagnant air and more pollution.
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Is the U.S. falling behind in the green tech revolution? - 30-07-2009 (0.48 MB)
Author Ron Pernick says there's too much talk and not enough action in Washington as the Gulf oil states invest in green technologies.
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Iowa State University Solar Decathlon Team - 30-07-2009 (5.1 MB)
A team from ISU is working on the design of a home to compete in the 2009 Solar Decathlon in Washington, D.C. Team members Eric Berkson, Tim Lentz, Keihly Moore and Chelsey Olsen talk about the challenges of design, logistics and fundraising.
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The Coalition for the Global Commons (www.global-commons.org) - 30-07-2009 (0.45 MB)
Biologist Mary Beth Steisslinger talks about an effort to produce a global environmental action plan.
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Putting CO2 to Work - 30-07-2009 (0.97 MB)
Carbon sequestration captures emissions from power plants and stores the carbon dioxide underground. There it can be used to recover oil reserves from depleted fields.
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Turning Plants Into Chemicals - 30-07-2009 (1.08 MB)
Iowa State University receives grant for new bio-renewables center
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Show What's Inside - 30-07-2009 (0.48 MB)
Two groups launch a campaign seeking legislation mandating full ingredient dislcosure for household and consumer products
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Don't Be Fuelish - 30-07-2009 (0.96 MB)
Survey finds gas prices top the list of Americans' economic worries. There are simple things that can be done to improve mileage.
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Setting the Energy Agenda - 30-07-2009 (0.47 MB)
Survey finds support for president and Congress to focus on renewable energy
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Diesel cars try for a comeback in the U.S. - 30-07-2009 (0.95 MB)
Mercedes and Volkswagen show off diesel cars at the New York Intl Auto Show
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Iowa's Climate Change Report - 30-07-2009 (0.54 MB)
The Iowa Climate Change Advisory Council outlines 56 ways to reduce the state's greenhouse gas emissions.
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Birds Shift to the North - 30-07-2009 (1.05 MB)
Some bird species are wintering father north and global warming is the suspected cause.
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Optimism About the Future - 30-07-2009 (0.49 MB)
The Environmental Law and Policy Center of Iowa likes what it sees of the Obama administration's green initiatives.
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