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Blogger - Pam Mackey Taylor
World Asthma Day 2023
May 8, 2023
Event on World Asthma Day Underscores Link Between Coal Plants and Asthma
MidAmerican Wind PRIME decision
May 7, 2023
Iowa Utilities Board order sets conditions for MidAmerican Energy’s ability to move forward with the Wind PRIME project, which includes 2,042 megawatts of new wind and 50 MW of new solar development
SIERRA CLUB WINS SUPREME BEEF LAWSUIT
April 30, 2023
A Polk County District Court judge ruled that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources improperly approved Supreme Beef’s nutrient management plan.
CO2 Pipeline Legislation passed by the House
March 23, 2023
The pipeline battle has moved to the Iowa Senate. Bill HF565 was passed by the House 73 to 20.
What does the IRA mean for gas?
March 9, 2023
Extreme weather events from the past few years continue to show us the risks of continuing to rely on fossil fuels.
Oppose reducing oversight of utilities and their coal plant pollution
March 3, 2023
A bill is being considered by the Iowa Senate that would remove oversight from utilities and their coal plant pollution.
EPA reducing coal plant emissions
February 25, 2023
EPA proposed to eliminate loopholes in state plans during periods of startup, shutdown, and malfunction in Iowa and other states that allow harmful emissions of nearly limitless amounts of air pollution.
It's About Eminent Domain, Not About Ethanol
February 24, 2023
The pipeline battle is about eminent domain and forcefully taking an easement from a landowner for a carbon dioxide pipeline.
IUB Publishes Secret MidAmerican Studies
February 24, 2023
MidAmerican's internal studies show solar is most economical path to 100% clean energy
Update: Muscatine Power & Water and Replacing Coal
February 14, 2023
MPW is still weighing the best option to transition from coal as the landscape has shifted. Our message remains the same - a clean energy portfolio is in the best interest of customers. And a large investment in a new gas plant is risky and not in...