Category Archives: Publicity

all elected officals can do their part

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Published: March 16, 2019, Cedar Rapids Gazette Climate change? Global warming? Even if you are not on board with these issues, you know our world is changing. More heat. More cold. More forest fires and floods. Rivers, air, oceans, and … Continue reading →

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My first year as an environmentalist (14 Feb 2019)

Posted on February 14, 2019 by 100 Grannies

(Photo/Above) The Iowa City Climate Rally crowd heads to the Senior Center to get out of the rain and listen to nearly 20 speakers. Saturday, April 29, 2017. — Zak Neumann/Little Village To the future generation: It has been one … Continue reading →

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Thanks to difference makers (17 Nov 2018)

Posted on November 17, 2018 by 100 Grannies

It’s Thanksgiving 2018. A time to be thankful even though the future looks grim. There are many groups, individuals and families who are working to help save the planet for you. We would like to thank a few groups: 100Grannies … Continue reading →

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As climate change accelerates, “ecological grief” becomes catalyst for action (16 Nov 2018)

Posted on November 16, 2018 by 100 Grannies

The signs of serious, destructive climate change have been difficult to miss this year.  Hurricanes Florence and Michael caused at least 98 deaths, billions of dollars of destruction, with tens of thousands of lives uprooted. In Iowa, we are seeing … Continue reading →

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Special election important for protecting Johnson County’s wilder lands (16 Nov 2018)

Posted on November 16, 2018 by 100 Grannies

Johnson County combines ample cultural benefits with natural features that improve our quality of life and provide “ecological services” that broadly protect life on earth. Many of these features are located in the wilder lands north of Iowa City, near … Continue reading →

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No shopping until I drop this Christmas (23 Oct 2018)

Posted on October 23, 2018 by 100 Grannies

To the Future Generation: I wish you peace and joy. Yes it is the time of year to start preparing for the madness of the holidays. This year will be different. I am going to change, to help give you clean … Continue reading →

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What will make us change our way of living? (19 Aug 2018)

Posted on August 19, 2018 by 100 Grannies

To the future generations: It’s August 2018. Many are joining the ranks to save your world: Technologies are being developed, countries and cities are joining in. But we need many more. This is not just a local issue but a … Continue reading →

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Call for factory farm moratorium

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Katharine

Op ed by Andy Douglas in PC 8/15/2018 Driving through the corn-lush countryside one summer day, I pass a long building, vents protruding from the roof. The air stinks, so I quickly roll up my car windows. I can’t imagine … Continue reading →

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No Plastic Straw Day – Preucil Students (17 July 2018)

Posted on July 17, 2018 by 100 Grannies

On 17 July 2018, Preucil Preschool Students Proclaimed “No Plastic Straw Day” at the Iowa City Council Meeting! The 100Grannies were there to congratulate them. [More…]  

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Reduce your carbon footprint by going solar (11 Jul 2018)

Posted on July 11, 2018 by 100 Grannies

To the future generations: I am trying to do my part to make a better world for you by reducing my carbon footprint. I have done my research. Johnson County is offering a program called Solarize Johnson County. There are … Continue reading →

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