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Of the nation's 10 coal-fired power plants that produce the most sulfur dioxide, four are located in the Midwest. And yet, none violate Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.
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Health and meteorology experts say the growing presence of wildfire smoke in the Midwest, including in Iowa, could pose health risks to those who breathe it in. That concern is compounded, given the likelihood that vast and intense fires from California and surrounding areas will persist.
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A judge has approved a $50 million settlement in a class action pollution case in Muscatine. The decision is a major victory for local residents, who…
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A judge will consider Tuesday whether to approve a $50 million settlement in a class action case over air pollution in Muscatine.Under the agreement the…
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Iowa’s Department of Natural Resources is giving University of Iowa a unique air quality permit that will provide the UI flexibility in using renewable…
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A state lawmaker from Cedar Rapids today grilled the director of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission over a proposed license for a smoke-free casino in…
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An inky black sky full of stars is one of the most breathtaking views on Earth, but for most Americans the stars have dimmed because of artificial…
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The EPA sets regulations for 6 sources of air pollution, but there are hundreds of pollutants known to the EPA that go unregulated.Today we continue our…
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Controversy over so-called “frack” sand mining is heating up in northeast Iowa. A community meeting Wednesday evening in Decorah will focus on concerns…