Tag Archives: Press Citizen

Miriam Kashia op ed 13 Nov 2019

Posted on November 13, 2019 by Katharine

Celebrate progress on climate issues Global climate hero Greta Thunberg recently drew a wildly enthusiastic crowd of thousands in downtown Iowa City. An entire seven hours on CNN were devoted to a Democratic Presidential Candidate Forum on Climate where our … Continue reading →

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Five difficult things to do to make a better world

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Five difficult things to do to make a better world 15 Sept 2018, Press Citizen To the future generations: I am doing some easy and difficult things to make this a better world for you. I will do more. Here … Continue reading →

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stop whining and start changing

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Charlene Lange

Stop whining and start changing Charlene Lange Published: September 5, 2019, Cedar Rapids Gazette, August 20, 2019 Press Citizen I am so tired of whiners. Johnny’s mom doesn’t make him clean the bathroom, why should I? Suzie mom doesn’t make … Continue reading →

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Iowa City students join international strike for climate (15 Mar 2019)

Posted on March 15, 2019 by 100 Grannies

(Above) Massimo Paciotto-Biggers, 13, of South East Junior High School says people need to start taking action on climate change on March 15, 2019, in the pedestrian mall. (Photo: Hillary Ojeda/Iowa City Press-Citizen) Iowa City youth joined students worldwide as they marched … 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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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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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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Andy Douglas op ed PC 6-20-2018

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Katharine

Be a good neighbor: Avoid using pesticide on your lawn A few summers ago I was watching neighborhood kids playing in the backyard of my apartment complex. They rolled on the grass and ran barefoot. Suddenly, I realized the lawn … Continue reading →

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Brandon Ross op ed Press-Citizen 9 May 2018

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Katharine

Protect your family and say no to the chemical lawn We take for granted today that the use of lead paint, asbestos insulation and mercury fillings are health hazards to be avoided. Likewise, herbicides in lawn chemicals pose grave dangers. … Continue reading →

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