News and Events

News

Three Degrees Podcast

Listen to the Three Degrees podcast, featuring David Thoreson, Chris Gloninger, and Sustainable Urbandale's very own Channing Dutton.

 

​New global panel aims to accelerate move away from fossil fuels 4/24/25

Scientists and economists will help countries develop plans to reduce dependence on oil, gas, and coal.  More at The Guardian

 

Key Atlantic Ocean current is much closer to collapse than scientists thought 4/21/26

But experts say its findings are far from the final word.  More at Livescience.com​

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Eastern Iowa solar program aims to lower rising energy bills 4-21-26

​A program offering discounted solar installations is returning to eastern Iowa. More at KWWL. 

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Nitrate is quietly polluting rural drinking wells. ​4/20/2026

​How researchers are working to help. More at KCUR-TV

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Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change has them burning overtime. 4-17-26 

​Wildfires used to die down and even stop at night with cooler temperatures and increased humidity. More at The Ottumwa Courier.

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How federal support on rural renewable energy is changing 4-17-26 

​The Associated Press and Grist have collaborated on a project to analyze how federal policy changes on energy are affecting farmers.  More at The Ottumwa Courier.

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​​​Events​

​What is Wild and Wild it Matters 4-28-26

A webinar to discuss how homeowners can adopt an ecological and practical model for stewardship model for their home habitat.  To register, go to Homegrown National Park.

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Urbandale Sustainability Fair 5-7-26

Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park.  The fair will highlight various sustainability resources available to the community More at the Urbandale Library 

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2026 Pro H20: Flowing Forward 5-14-26

Join the Iowa Environmental Council for PRO H2O, our annual fundraising event about water quality issues and advocating for environmental protection in Iowa. More at Iowa Environmental Council

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