The 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.
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Hiding behind averages — soil erosion problems in Iowa
April 13, 2011‘Loading the dice’ for the ‘new normal’
September 15, 2010I’ve heard it said that climate change is “loading the dice” toward extreme weather events. This means we must prepare for more frequent major floods — but also even larger floods.
Why Should Iowans Pay for Stockholders’ Interests?
March 24, 2010If a nuclear feasibility study is needed for Iowa, it should be independently done.
Action on climate change must consider all citizens
March 4, 2010About 1 in 5 Iowans would be eligible for direct consumer relief on energy costs in the House climate bill.
Iowa reaches towering point on wind
April 13, 2009Today the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) released its annual rankings. These rankings showed Iowa moved up to second in the nation for installed wind capacity, after installing close to 1,600 MW in 2008. Iowa had a total installed 2,791 capacity of megawatts by year-end 2008, equal to 11 percent of the nation’s total wind [...]
