Environment
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Get to know 12 endangered species in Iowa
Learn more about 12 endangered species in Iowa and what you can do to help protect them.
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6 awesome natural wonders in Iowa
Learn about six awe-inspiring natural wonders in Iowa, from a scenic byway to the Maquoketa Caves and more.
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Fall bird migrations in Iowa and where to spot them
Fall in Iowa is a birder’s paradise, as bird migrations take over the skies. Find out what birds you can spot and when.
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Gov. Reynolds announces programs to fund recovery for victims of state floods, tornados
Following a summer of disastrous floods and tornadoes, Gov. Kim Reynolds announced multiple new programs to help impacted farmers and citizens recover from damages. “We’ve all seen the photos of the neighborhoods that have been leveled, of towns completely underwater, and they’re heartbreaking,” Reynolds said during a Thursday press conference. “To see it firsthand is…
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3 pets banned in Iowa (and 3 that surprisingly aren’t)
Iowans, do you know about your state’s banned pets? The answers to which critters you are and aren’t allowed to own in your state might surprise you.
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The top wildlife refuge in the nation is right here in Iowa
Iowa is home to a hidden gem that’s just been crowned the top wildlife refuge in the U.S.: Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge. Here’s what you need to know.
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Katzer: Spencer is my hometown. It will bounce back from flood
Starting Line Intern Grace Katzer is from Spencer, one of many Northwest Iowa communities ravaged by flooding. We asked her to write about it, and here are her thoughts. “The water is creeping closer.” The text from my mom sent my heart plummeting toward my feet. It had taken most of Saturday, June 22, for…
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What is May’s Flower Moon, and what else you’ll see this summer in Iowa
The Flower Moon isn’t just a natural event; it’s a celebration of life and the bounty of the Heartland. Here’s what Iowans need to know.
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Biden’s EPA announces rules to slash coal pollution, speed up clean energy projects
The new rules would reduce pollution and lead to significant public health benefits, including reductions in premature deaths, asthma cases, and emergency room visits, the EPA said.
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How to apply for a job in the American Climate Corps
Those who enroll in the American Climate Corps will learn how to install solar panels, restore coastal wetlands, retrofit homes to be more energy-efficient, fight wildfires, and more.
