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Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401

Brittney J. Miller
As a kid, I couldn’t decide between being a writer or being a scientist. It wasn’t until college that I realized I could combine these passions through science journalism. After graduating from the University of Florida, I moved to the West Coast for the University of California, Santa Cruz’s Science Communication Master’s Program. And now, I’m thrilled to be serving The Gazette as a corps member for Report for America, a national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues. I’m also a journalist on the Mississippi River Basin Ag & Water Desk, a regional collaboration between 10 newsrooms that covers agriculture, water and related issues throughout the basin. Sign up to receive our environment and outdoor newsletter delivered weekly.
Latest Articles by Brittney J. Miller
Weather Dec. 8, 2022 5:00 am56d ago
NEWSTRACK | CATCHING UP ON AN EARLIER STORY: In east-central Iowa, the crops south of Interstate 80 fared worse than those north of the interstate.
Environmental News Dec. 7, 2022 11:00 am54d ago
DNR says no, but several water quality experts disagree.
Energy Dec. 2, 2022 1:26 pm58d ago
As much as 60% of the region’s energy could come from wind and solar — which has a lower energy output than the non-renewables being retired.
Weather Dec. 2, 2022 5:00 am59d ago
NEWSTRACK | CATCHING UP ON AN EARLIER STORY: In east-central Iowa, the crops south of Interstate 80 fared worse than those north of the interstate.
Energy Dec. 7, 2022 2:39 pm53d ago
The facility’s retirement, scheduled for the end of the year, brings Alliant Energy one step closer to achieving its renewable energy goals.
Environmental News Nov. 25, 2022 6:00 am69d ago
Less than 10 percent of Iowa’s private wells were tested for safe drinking water in 2020. Officials urge residents to take advantage of state funds.
Energy Nov. 23, 2022 12:30 pm68d ago
Customers who buy solar blocks will receive monthly energy credits on their electric bills. Another 4,500 blocks are still available for subscription.
Environmental News Nov. 21, 2022 3:15 pm69d ago
The nonprofit is working on several new collaborations to bring more native trees to Linn County communities.
Energy Nov. 11, 2022 3:41 pm79d ago
Application includes Palo solar facilities, but projects can move forward
Campaigns & Elections Nov. 9, 2022 6:35 pm81d ago
Republicans ousted two 40-year Democratic incumbents and could have a clean sweep of statewide offices following a midterm election where the GOP further solidified its control over state government.
Campaigns & Elections Nov. 9, 2022 12:18 pm82d ago
They unseated the longest-serving state attorney general and state treasurer in U.S. history. But the auditor’s race is still up in the air.
Energy Dec. 1, 2022 8:26 am60d ago
The utility hasn’t decided if it will move forward with the project. Meanwhile, Johnson County has amended its ordinances regarding utility-scale solar.
Environmental News Dec. 7, 2022 11:00 am54d ago
The DNR is trying to withdraw the water quality improvement plan. Its the first TMDL withdrawal the agency has proposed.
Environmental News Dec. 13, 2022 2:54 pm47d ago
This marks the first time the DNR has proposed to withdraw such a plan.
Environmental News Nov. 4, 2022 12:03 pm87d ago
John Doershuk has been state archaeologist since 2007 and directs the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist