Maybe you won’t notice cuts like those Lande announced Wednesday. Then again, maybe you want to take the kids to the lake this summer.
Archive for the ‘Energy & Environment’ category
What smaller government looks like
May 12, 2011The continued search for balance in Iowa
April 27, 2011Any tax policy changes in the final days of the legislative session should improve the revenue side of the ledger after devastating budget cuts of recent years.
Hiding behind averages — soil erosion problems in Iowa
April 13, 2011The EWG report illustrates the problems with averages. In some parts of the state a single 2007 storm led to over 100 tons per acre of topsoil eroding into rivers and streams in some parts of the state.
Data to support DNR to IDALS handoff?
April 1, 2011At IPP we like to deal with numbers and facts and thus far it seems that those that would support a move have been few and far between.
Here comes the sun
March 11, 2011No matter how much solar power is tapped, the sun will always come up tomorrow. Solar should top Iowa’s list of energy choices.
Iowa students find sustainable lessons in India
January 13, 2011One example of how sustainability helps rural villagers in India is a solar lighting program for places not reached by the electric grid.
‘Shared sacrifice’ — for real?
December 29, 2010Will “shared sacrifice” include the kind of balance we need in sustainable budget decisions that reflect Iowa values?
Renewable energy and Iowa schools
December 22, 2010We’re asking for your help as we seek to better understand where and why schools are choosing to invest in renewables and whether they are seeing benefits.
Give thanks for what we do and do not have
November 24, 2010Iowa does not have a reputation for having great water quality, but it could be worse.
Legacy vote message: clean air, water, land
November 12, 2010The message from the vote last week is that voters want environmental quality and outdoor recreation initiatives to thrive. How will policy makers respond?
