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New Report: Temperatures Up in Des Moines 10/15/2008

As the presidential candidates prepare to discuss some of the most important issues facing our country at their final debate tonight, Environment Iowa released a new report documenting that the average temperature in Des Moines in 2007 was 1.6Â°F above the historical average.

Senator McCainâ€™s Nuclear Plan: An Economic and Environmental Disaster 10/15/2008

Senator John McCainâ€™s plan to build up to a 100 new nuclear reactors could cost taxpayers an estimated $280 billion and present significant risk for the economy and the public, while doing little to solve Americaâ€™s energy problems, according to a new report by Environment Iowa.

Report Makes Case for Best Alternatives to Oil 7/30/2008

Many alternative fuels designed to wean America off of oil will cause a whole host of other problems and increase global warming emissions, according to a report released today by Environment Iowa.

Most Recent Reports

Feeling the Heat: Global Warming and Rising Temperatures in the United States 10/15/2008

Globally, the year 2007 tied for the second warmest year on record, behind the record warmth of 2005. This warmth is part of a long-term trend toward rising temperatures and extreme weather events resulting from global warming.

John McCain: Nuclear plans 10/15/2008

Sen. John McCain has repeatedly called for building 45 new nuclear reactors by 2030, with the ultimate goal of 100 new plants. The plan would be extremely costly to taxpayers, presents significant risk for the economy and the public, and does little to solve America's energy problems.

Preserving America's Natural Heritage: Lessons From States' Efforts to Fund Open Space Protection 9/24/2008

Americaâ€™s open spaces are an integral part of our national identity. Our natural landscapes not only provide us with places of great beauty, but they also play a critical role in providing habitat for wildlife along with clean water, fresh air and recreational opportunities for Americans.

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Critics push to improve Iowa matrix 11/20/2008

"...Iowa environmentalists say its time for the 5-year-old evaluation plan to get its own reconstruction."

Group Wants Clean Energy Pledges 12/29/2007

A national environmental group at a Des Moines event Friday called on presidential candidates to push for energy conservation, "green" alternative energy and a moratorium on new coal-fired power plants. Environment America, which has an Environment Iowa branch in Des Moines, said the next president must make clean energy a top priority. The group listed clean-energy priorities it plans to push in Iowa, site of next week's presidential caucuses, and the early primary states.

Half of plants break sewage laws 11/10/2007

More than half of the major Iowa industrial and municipal facilities violated their sewage permits in 2005 by discharging more pollution than allowed, Environment Iowa reported Thursday.