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A house destroyed by the derecho is pictured Sept. 14, 2020 on 27th Street NE in Cedar Rapids.

Climate change will negatively impact insurance market, Iowa climate scientists say

A coalition of 179 climate scientists from 26 Iowa colleges and universities released a statement Monday addressing climate change’s impact on the state’s insurance market. The statement is part of an annual series from Iowa researchers and educators that examines…

Iowa Climate Statement urges use of solar power

More than 200 science faculty at 36 colleges and universities across Iowa signed the 13th…

Sheep graze in a green meadow. Iowa Climate Statement

Tippie College of Business receives honorable mention for sustainability

The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business received honorable mention recognition in the First…

The University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business.

Kraft Heinz commits to carbon neutrality by 2050

The Kraft Heinz Company, with operations in southwest Cedar Rapids, has announced its pledge to…

General Mills on CDP’s ‘A List’ for climate, water stewardship

General Mills has been recognized for leadership in corporate sustainability by global environmental non-profit CDP,…

General Mills Cedar Rapids

Iowa farmland values continue strong

By Maurie Cashman | Guest Column Midwest farmland values increased 6% in 2020 — the…

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As climate changes, so does weather news

By Joe Sheller | Guest Editorial One of the biggest stories of the next decade,…