 A Transparency Web Site for Builders - 16-12-2011 (0.73 MB)
The design firm Perkins-Will has launched a free web site that provides information about harmful substances in building materials.
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Green Meetings - 02-12-2011 (0.71 MB)
The Iowa Recycling Association has launched a campaign to make business meeting more environmentally friendly.
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A Myth About Renewable Energy - 22-11-2011 (0.85 MB)
A new report concludes that switching to safe, renewable energy would not be as expensive as commonly thought.
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The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition - 18-11-2011 (0.84 MB)
J. Morris Hicks -- author of "Healthy Eating, Healthy World" -- is an advocate of a plant-based diet.
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Support for Renewable Energy - 07-11-2011 (0.89 MB)
A new ORC International poll finds more support for federal subsidies for renwable energy rather than fossil fuels, despite what's happening in Washington.
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Farmers' Views on Climate Change - 04-11-2011 (0.81 MB)
Results of Iowa State University Extension Farm and Rural Life Poll.
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Renewable Energy -- Facts and Fantasies - 02-11-2011 (1.17 MB)
Craig Sheilds of 2GreenEnergy has written a book about renewable energy and our hunger for fossil fuels.
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A Warning About Global Warming - 27-10-2011 (0.72 MB)
Larry Schweiger of the National Wildlife Federation says global warming is one of the greatest threats to the environment.
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Energy and National Security - 20-10-2011 (0.69 MB)
A national security expert says our dependence on fossil fuels is a threat to national security and what role Iowa could play in overcoming that threat.
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The Downsides of Waste-to-Energy Incinerators - 18-10-2011 (0.85 MB)
A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project raises concerns about the amount of energy produced and the types of pollution emitted by the incinerators.
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Iowa City Goes Even Greener - 10-08-2011 (0.9 MB)
East Side Recycling Center adds green roof to go with other green pracitces. Comments by Iowa City Environmental Coordinator Brenda Nations.
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Delays on Blairs Ferry Reduced - 28-07-2011 (0.93 MB)
Smoother traffic flow on the busy street means energy savings and less pollution. Comments from Cedar Rapids Associate Traffic Engineer Leslie Hart.
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Iowa Cracks the Top-20 - 21-07-2011 (0.97 MB)
John Walke of the Natural Resources Defense Council talks about Iowa joining a list with the most toxic air pollution from power plant.
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Iowans Continue to Back Wind Energy - 21-07-2011 (1.11 MB)
Harold Prior of the Iowa Wind Energy Assn. talks about the results of a poll on Iowans' impression of wind energy.
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Floods and Climate Change - 24-06-2011 (0.83 MB)
Jeff Masters of Weather Underground says higher temperatures are increasing the frequency and instensity of heavy rains in the central U.S.
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Does Nuclear Power Have a Future? - 12-05-2011 (0.86 MB)
Ben Schreiber of Friends of the Earth says Iowans surveyed would rather invest in renewable energy.
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The Story of Stuff - 28-04-2011 (0.89 MB)
Sustainability expert Annie Leonard talks about the effects of over-consumption.
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Erosion Threatens Iowa Agriculture - 18-04-2011 (1.13 MB)
A report finds parts of Iowa losing soil at 10 times the rate considered sustainable. Comments by Craig Cox of the Environmental Working Group.
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The Quest for More Biofuels. - 30-03-2011 (0.95 MB)
USDA is looking for ways to expand the biofuels industry. Comments from USDA State Director of Rural Development Bill Menner.
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A Different Kind of Green House - 29-03-2011 (0.92 MB)
Margaret Hyde, author of the Mo's Nose books, transforms a 1915 Craftsman home into a LEED remodel.
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The Benefits of Solar - 10-03-2011 (1.02 MB)
The Iowa Policy Project wants to increase solar energy in the state by 300 megwatts over five years.
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Going Child Free - 18-02-2011 (0.97 MB)
More American women are not having children...and that can benefit the environment. Comments from Lisa Hymas of grist.org.
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Harnessing the Wind at Kirkwood - 10-02-2011 (0.86 MB)
Wind turbine on campus should be operational by March 2012.
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Mercury Rising - 28-01-2011 (0.95 MB)
An Iowa environmental group calls for tougher regulations for power plant emissions.
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Too Much Corn and Soybeans - 27-01-2011 (1.02 MB)
Scientists say row crops have reduced the state's absorbent prairie grasses, wetland and forests -- increasing the likelihood of flooding.
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Dirty Water in Iowa - 20-01-2011 (0.99 MB)
The State DNR says Iowa had more polluted waterways in 2010 than in any other year since the state started keeping records.
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Humanity on a Tightrope - 07-01-2011 (0.86 MB)
Population expert Paul Ehrlich says humans need more empathy to tackle our environmental problems.
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Climate Change in Iowa - 06-01-2011 (1.18 MB)
A new report finds that climate change is affecting the way Iowans live and work. Comments from University of Iowa Engineering Prof Jerry Schnoor.
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Eagles Are Soaring In Iowa - 20-12-2010 (1.04 MB)
The Iowa DNR says bald eagle numbers in the state continue to recover.
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Less Coal, More Renewables - 17-12-2010 (0.97 MB)
Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility releases a report on the correlation between coal and public health. Comments from Dr. Maureen McCue.
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The Changing Climate in Iowa - 11-11-2010 (1.08 MB)
Researchers at the state universities raise concerns about climate change in Iowa. Comments from State Senator Robb Hogg.
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Wind Energy Loses Some of its Gusto - 03-11-2010 (1.01 MB)
Wind energy development in the U.S. is down 72% from a year ago. Denise Bode of the American Wind Energy Assn. comments.
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Cedar Rapids' First Green Roof - 20-10-2010 (1.02 MB)
The first vegetated green roof tops the Water Tower Place condos. Hear the entire interview with resident Ruth Fox below.
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Water Tower Place Green Roof - 20-10-2010 (3.74 MB)
Landscape architect and Water Tower Place resident Ruth Fox talks about the first green roof in Cedar Rapids.
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Promoting Shipping by Rail - 01-10-2010 (1.04 MB)
An Iowa coalition is pushing for a tax credit to build new freight rail lines to reduce pollution.
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Green Farmsteads - 29-09-2010 (1.1 MB)
Program helps farmers plant vegetation to help reduce odor and save energy.
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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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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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