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Extreme weather events from the past few years continue to show us the risks of continuing to rely on fossil fuels.

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.

The pipeline battle is about eminent domain and forcefully taking an easement from a landowner for a carbon dioxide pipeline.

MidAmerican's internal studies show solar is most economical path to 100% clean energy

EPA to publish a proposed update to the coal combustion residuals rule by no later than April 14, 2023

A bill to restrict siting of solar farms is moving through the State Senate. The Sierra Club opposes this bill.

The Utilities Board ordered MidAmerican to make public 2 generation planning studies. “The public deserves to have the information relevant to MidAmerican’s decision and to determine whether its plan to keep relying on polluting and expensive coal...

At this time of the year, legislators often hold coffees, constituent meetings, or forums. This blog has tips on what to expect at these events. You may be able to ask your legislator a question at these events.

In 2010, 63 percent of Iowa voters gave overwhelming support to a constitutional amendment that would allow increased investment in Iowa’s parks, recreation and clean water through a 3/8 cent sales tax. All that is needed is for the sales tax to be...

Joint testimony was filed today in MidAmerican’s Wind PRIME docket before the Iowa Utilities Board. MidAmerican’s Wind PRIME project, which would add 2,042 MW of wind and 50 MW of solar, relies on the company’s plans to continue operating 5 large...