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Blogger - Pam Mackey Taylor
Small Modular Reactors
January 28, 2024
When it comes to electricity generation, the answer is indeed blowing in the wind and shining from the sun, not small modular reactors.
Study of Utility Ratemaking Released
January 19, 2024
The Iowa legislature asked that the Utilities Board undertake a study of ratemaking procedures and offer recommendations for improvements. See the results.
Fully fund REAP's environmental programs
December 29, 2023
One of the important sources of funds for natural resources, water, and soils is a program called REAP. Every year the legislature must fund this program.
Iowa's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report Released
December 29, 2023
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources' "2022 Iowa Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report" shows 31% of Iowa's greenhouse gas emissions come from the agriculture sector – livestock and crop production, enteric fermentation from cattle...
Funding Recreation, Water Quality, Soil Conservation - 3/8 cent sales tax
December 29, 2023
Sierra Club and its allies are asking our legislators to fund the trust with a 3/8 cent sales tax. You can help by contacting your state legislators, asking for their support of the 3/8 cent sales tax to support parks, wildlife, water quality, and...
Wildlife crossings and roadkill
October 23, 2023
We are inviting Iowans to add observations of roadkill or successful animal crossings across Iowa roads.
Navigator cancels CO2 pipeline project
October 20, 2023
Navigator cancelled it proposed Heartland Greenway carbon dioxide pipeline.
Local community works on IRA
July 26, 2023
The Inflation Reduction Act is the largest investment in our climate and clean energy in US history. See how one local community is taking advantage of it.