News and Events

News

Three Degrees Podcast

Listen to the Three Degrees podcast, where a meteorologist, an Arctic explorer, and

a climate activist attorney host a podcast on the existential crisis of our lifetime.
 

Iowa Climate Statement 2026 report details need for sustainable
energy sources 9-15-26

200 researchers and educators from around Iowa detail the need for the state to focus on sustainable energy in the coming years. More at The Daily Iowan

EPA eliminates rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants 9-14-26

The Environmental Protection Agency said the action would save the industry more
than $300 billion in costs and help “unleash” American energy. More at AP News
 

​​​Iowa Environmental Council launches Protect Water Prevent
Cancer campaign 9-10-26

The new collaborative project aims to achieve safe, healthy water in Iowa and

reduce the state’s cancer rates. More at The Business Record
 

Coal burned for electricity in Iowa has increased 9-3-2026

Wind is still the top source, but the amount of power coming from coal increased about

50% from 2024 to 2025. More at Radio Iowa
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U.N. admits exceeding the 1.5-degree-Celsius global warming

target is ‘unavoidable’ 9-2-2026

The world is set to blow past the Paris Agreement’s longtime threshold “within the next

few years,” according to a new report. More at Scientific American.

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Researchers expect ‘biggest year yet’ for energy bills in 2027. 
8-26-26

An analysis of renewable energy bills across the U.S.sessions found the majority of

introduced bills were aimed at restricting renewable energy infrastructure. More at

the Bulletin Review​​

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Events​​​​

​Iowa City's 7th annual Climate Fest 9-22-26 to 9-26-26

Iowa City's celebration of the many ways our community takes action to address

climate change. More at IC.gov

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