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Iowa Senate Approves Bill Making it Harder to Sue Factory Farms For Polluting
If passed by the governor, the bill would protect farms from lawsuits surrounding their greenhouse gas emissions.
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Iowa Counties Keep Water Quality Monitoring Afloat After State Funding Cuts
The network offers key information for a state struggling with water pollution from agricultural runoff.
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Iowa’s Clean Water Advocates Are Reclaiming the Past to Protect the Future
Through stories, memories and community engagement, a new grassroots effort is building public support for restoring the state’s polluted lakes.
Climate•6 min read
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