Politics and the City: Advocates want more from Green Worcester Plan
The City Council last week tabled a report on the latest draft of the Green Worcester Plan. But local environmental advocates didn't wait to give some...
Midwest suffered $11 billion in damage from last summer’s derecho
The summer derecho that rattled windows and ripped down trees across the Midwest caused an estimated $11 billion in damage, becoming the costliest storm event...
Iowa’s ethanol production falls by 500 million gallon as Americans drive less due to COVID-19
Iowa ethanol plants produced 500 million fewer gallons last year compared to 2019 as remote work and learning because of the coronavirus caused a steep...
Senators ask Biden administration to reverse latest ethanol waivers
Iowa’s senators expressed their unhappiness with three ethanol waivers granted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tuesday, in the waning hours of the Trump administration.
Rep. Ashley Hinson concerned by Biden’s early policy proposals
U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson has offered to work with President Joe Biden when they can find common ground, but she’s finding little to agree with...
Iowa farmers, lawmakers react to President Biden rejoining Paris Climate Agreement
President Joe Biden took office and issued several executive orders and policy proposals. This included rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement. The Paris Agreement sets out...
These 3 US cities, all in red states, are green energy leaders
Texas, Utah, and Iowa may have cast their 2020 presidential electoral votes for fossil-fuel champion Donald Trump, but Irving, Salt Lake City, and Des Moines...
Following Google’s footsteps, Des Moines pledges 24/7 clean electricity by 2035
The Des Moines City Council on Monday approved a resolution outlining a series of carbon emission goals, including a 24/7 clean energy by 2035 pledge modeled after...