Category Archives: Activism

Rebuilding Vulnerable Communities

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Charlene Lange

MEDIA ADVISORY Rebuilding Vulnerable Communities:  Climate, Health, Jobs & Justice  A climate conversation brought to you by Ecomadres, Moms Clean Air Force, the National Wildlife Federation, and the Iowa Farmers Union. Join Us!   Sunday, January 19th @ 2:00 PM … Continue reading →

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current list of co-sponsors of climate strike parade

Posted on January 8, 2020 by Charlene Lange

CO-SPONSORS 100 Grannies for a Livable Future Ames Climate Action Team Bold Iowa Care of Creation Group, Cathedral Church of St. Paul Catholic Peace Ministry Central College SCATE (Students Concerned About The Environment) Central District United Methodist Women Citizens’ Climate … Continue reading →

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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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flyer for climate crisis parade 1 Feb 2020 in Des Moines

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Charlene Lange

flyer for climate crisis

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Student Climate Strikers 2020

Posted on January 6, 2020 by Charlene Lange
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Climate striker Massimo Paciotto-Biggers is the Press-Citizen’s person of the year

Posted on December 26, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Government leaders across the globe are reckoning with the climate crisis, and because of the efforts of a band of teenagers, so are leaders in Iowa City. Taking a cue from international teenager climate activist Greta Thunberg, the Climate Strikers have held … 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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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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University of Iowa signs utilities agreement, climate strikers want more 10 Dec 2019

Posted on December 19, 2019 by Charlene Lange

University of Iowa signs utilities agreement, climate strikers want more  10 Dec 2019 by Shannon Moudy The University of Iowa enters a 50-year partnership with Engie and Meridiam to operate their utilities. Engie says it will work to end coal … Continue reading →

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Living Soil

Posted on December 18, 2019 by Charlene Lange

17 Jan 2020, Living Soil, documentary, will be shown at Prairie Hill Cohousing on  at 6:00 pm in the Common House.  The address is 140 Prairie Hill Lane. This film is showcasing innovative farmers who enrich their soils to enhance … Continue reading →

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