The August, 2024 newsletter from the Iowa Chapter of the Sierra Club is now available. In this issue, you will find:
CO2 Pipeline Update
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Pipelines: We're headed to court - The Iowa Utilities Commission did not reconsider its decision approving the Summit CO2 pipeline. The next step is the Polk County District Court.
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Summit Informational Meetings for its Expansion - The informational meetings for Summit's second phase of the carbon dioxide pipeline are being held in August and September.
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Meeting with Governor about CO2 pipelines - The Governor has repeatedly refused to meet with the landowners in the route of the carbon dioxide pipelines. But Jess Mazour had a chance to discuss the issue with her at the Iowa State Fair.
Water Quality
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Dedelegation Petition - Sierra Club asked the Environmental Protection Agency to revoke Iowa's authority to administer the federal Clean Water Act.
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Dead Zone Update - this year's dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico bordering Louisiana and Texas is the size of New Jersey.
Protecting the Environment
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Contribute to the Iowa Chapter
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Volunteer for the Iowa Chapter
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Calendar of events