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And it’s not just an Iowa problem
EDDYVILLE, Iowa (AP) — An industrial acid leak at an animal feed supplement plant outside the southeastern Iowa town of Eddyville led to a shelter-in-place order and delayed local school openings, officials said.
The 2021 recipients are using their grants for solar projects, energy efficiency and education programs. Nonprofits, businesses or K-12 students based in Iowa City may apply for grants for projects that can be completed in 12 months, match the city’s climate action goals, are “impactful and measurable” and benefit a diversity of Iowa City residents.
When a big report on climate change comes out, like it did earlier this month, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the magnitude of changes needed worldwide to make a difference. The primary way to make change is through policy, but for people with the means and time, there are some small changes we can make.
Floating down the river on a beautiful day — ‘It’s perfect’
The Iowa Environmental Council and the Environmental Law & Policy Center have
Six-month investigation nets one felony weapons charge, 57 hunting-related charges, and multiple written warnings to a four-person hunting group.
Officials still are finishing formal after-action reviews focusing on what lesson were learned and what steps should be taken to more urgently come to the aid of citizens who — days after the storm — frequently struggled to find food and gas and often shelter. Reports are expected later this month.
After the derecho downed most of the city’s tree canopy, Cedar Rapids has made some progress on replanting while its ReLeaf plan to replenish the tree canopy is being drafted.
Utilities, grocery stores and other companies are hoping to be more ready for the next natural disaster.
The Peoples Church in Cedar Rapids raised $21,000 to install solar panels as a way to save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, which trap and hold heat in the atmosphere.
With two large-scale solar farms in the works in Linn County, John Zakrasek shares facts about solar panels to try to address residents’ concerns.
Wildside column: Maquoketa, Waspinicon rivers provide plenty of fun, action
Iowa Ideas is a learning experience that welcomes all perspectives to explore issues and discuss big ideas that can shape the future of Iowa.
Learn MoreHear from the candidates for Cedar Rapids mayor in a livestreamed, virtual forum hosted by The Gazette.
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Learn MoreOne Year After: The Derecho Remembrance Exhibit. The Gazette, in partnership with CSPS and supported by West Bend, presents a powerful derecho remembrance exhibit filled with photo, film, and artistic interpretation.
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