Author Archives: Katharine

Encouraging News on climate crisis

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Katharine

From our ally “Gray is Green” : Public Opinions on Climate Change A recent report from the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication confirms that the tide of public opinion on climate change has finally turned. Some findings: About seven … Continue reading →

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Howard A. Learner op ed PC 1 Jan 2020

Posted on January 1, 2020 by Katharine

Community bankers know a good deal: Solar energy Bankers understand finance, money and good investments. So, when community banks step up to install solar energy panels on their buildings, that’s a strong signal that renewable energy is both good for … Continue reading →

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Lynn Gallagher is honored as a “Salvos Salutes”

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Katharine

Congratulations to our member Lynn Gallagher for being chosen as one of Rod Sullivan’s annual “Salvos Salutes” From Rod’s Salvos newsletter: “Activists, regardless of the topic about which they are passionate, should follow the lead of Lynn Gallagher of rural … Continue reading →

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Recommended Books

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Katharine

Electrify. An Optimist’s Playbook for Our Clean Energy Future by Saul Griffith. In Electrify, Griffith lays out a detailed blueprint—optimistic but feasible—for fighting climate change while creating millions of new jobs and a healthier environment. Griffith’s plan can be summed … Continue reading →

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21 Dec 2019 Peter Rolnick PC op ed

Posted on December 21, 2019 by Katharine

21 Dec 2019 Peter Rolnick op ed for Carbon Fee & Dividend Tools for climate change are within reach I just got a new toy; it is a climate simulator. You decide how much you want to limit coal use, … Continue reading →

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The En-ROADS Climate Solutions Simulator is now available!

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Katharine

Sent to our attention by Marcia Shaffer – Details

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CAFO Moratorium advised

Posted on November 18, 2019 by Katharine

“The American Public Health Association (APHA) enacted a new policy statement advising federal, state, and local governments and public health agencies to impose a moratorium on all new and expanding concentrated feeding animal operations (CAFOs). The new policy recommends a … Continue reading →

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Miriam says thanks

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Katharine

Huge thanks to these wonderful Grannies who traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday to support me during my trial for misdemeanor trespass (while protesting for climate at a Trump fundraiser in June). No verdict yet as the judge is reviewing … Continue reading →

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Op ed in PC on Drawdown

Posted on November 16, 2019 by Katharine

There is hope to mitigate climate change Your Turn Daniel Marie Special to Iowa City Press-Citizen As Thanksgiving and the holiday season draw near, we all remember the importance of “counting your blessings.” In today’s public scene, this can be … Continue reading →

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Caucusland

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Katharine

Public Radio’s Caucusland is featuring climate this week.

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