by Cami Koons An Iowa Department of Natural Resources study on food waste in the state found that Iowans on average, throw away 200 pounds
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EPA proposes narrowed rules for Clean Water Act jurisdiction
by Cami Koons, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed Monday new rules to define the waters of the United States, or WOTUS, protected under the
Iowa AG accuses some small refineries of ‘manipulating’ renewable fuel exemptions
by Cami Koons, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sent a letter to federal regulators Thursday urging an investigation into refineries that receive exemptions for renewable
Pesticides used near farm communities tied to rare but deadly childhood cancer
by Brian Bienkowski, The New Lede Children whose mothers lived near farms and fields treated with certain pesticides during pregnancy have a higher risk of
Pesticide manufacturer spent more than $200K lobbying in Iowa
by Cami Koons Bayer, the biotech company and manufacturer of Round Up, has substantially increased its spending on lobbying in Iowa since the introduction of
Wildfire smoke from Canada causes poor air quality in Iowa this weekend
by Cami Koons The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported Friday that air quality in Iowa will be at levels “unhealthy for sensitive groups”
EPA proposes historic renewable fuel blending standards
by Cami Koons The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Friday released its renewable fuel standards draft rule which, if finalized, would set record high levels of
Ag Pollution Is Keeping Des Moines Water Works Busy. Can It Keep Up? And Why It Matters Here.
Amid mounting health risks and changing weather patterns, advocates urge the EPA to intervene, citing the limits of Iowa’s voluntary nutrient reduction strategy and the
Wright County Farm Bureau Holds Town Hall with Sen. Guth, Rep. Latham, and Rep. Thompson
The Wright County Farm Bureau hosted a town hall meeting for Iowa Senator Guth and Representatives Latham and Thompson last Friday. Wright County residents welcomed
EPA: Governor’s ethanol ‘victory’ will result in higher fuel costs for Iowans
A federal rule change requested by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds will result in a fuel cost increase of 2 to 12 cents per gallon for
