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Jane Yoder-Short op ed 19 Jan 2022

Posted on January 20, 2022 by Katharine

From page 7A of the Press-Citizen When science is co-opted by greed, it’s prudent to take heed ‘Why can’t people just trust science?’ my science-zealous husband asked. With a deep breath and a loud voice, I proceeded to explain to … Continue reading →

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Charlene Lange LTE IN PC, 18 Dec 2021

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Katharine

A senior citizen’s wish list for Santa Dear Santa: Kids are writing you what they want for Christmas. I am a senior citizen and thought I would give it try. I want to open the eyes and minds of others to … Continue reading →

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Sandy Alper 10 Feb 2021 PC

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Katharine

Officials are right – factory farms are bad for Iowa Mackenzie Aime and Sandra Alper Special to Iowa City Press-Citizen USA TODAY NETWORK Just before the new year, the Johnson County Board of Supervisors voted for a ban on factory … Continue reading →

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10 Oct 2020 Connie Mutel op ed in today’s PC

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Katharine

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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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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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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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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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Letter to Future Generations: Let’s talk trash

Posted on November 14, 2019 by Charlene Lange

To the future generations: I am becoming aware of the problem. Let’s talk trash. Did you know a dump was found of an ancient civilization containing just stones for grinding maize, beads, jade, broken pottery and figurines? The current landfill … Continue reading →

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