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Ames company receives investment from John Deere to grow carbon storage project

Summit Carbon Solutions, an Ames-based company working to help biorefineries reduce their carbon emissions, has received an investment from John Deere to advance what is being called the world’s largest carbon capture and storage project. …

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Environmental group continues to pressure MidAmerican Energy on its coal-fired power plants

A group of demonstrators staged a protest Wednesday to draw attention to what they say is MidAmerican Energy Co.’s failure to do more to retire its coal-fired energy plants in Iowa, which the Des Moines-based …

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Des Moines’ sewage is carrying more coronavirus than most cities’

Des Moines Register: Results have started to roll in from a study of coronavirus in Central Iowa sewage, and they’re not looking good. Early tests suggest our wastewater is carrying more of the virus than seen …

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One year later, Iowa communities still recovering from derecho

Derecho damage in Marshall County as seen on Aug. 11, 2020. Business Record file photo by Emily Blobaum

The catastrophic derecho that flattened much of Iowa happened one year ago today. Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown were …

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Momentum favors standardization of carbon credit markets as more companies offer programs to farmers

Red clover is planted in this image as a cover crop to help retain carbon in the soil. It’s one of several measures that can be taken for a producer to qualify to receive carbon …

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Celebration planned for Grow Solar Warren County solar array

A ceremony to celebrate a new solar array installed as part of the Grow Solar Warren County program is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 11. According to a news release, the ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for …

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ICON Water Trails receives $3M gift from Nationwide Foundation

The Nationwide Foundation has donated $3 million to Iowa Confluence Water Trails to help improve 150 miles of Central Iowa’s waterways and improve access and recreational opportunities in the region.

According to a news release, …

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Iowa Gives Green opens opportunity to donate to help the environment

A new day of giving has been created to focus on gifts to improve and protect Iowa’s environment. Wednesday, Aug. 4, is Iowa Gives Green day, and it will provide opportunities to donate to local organizations that …

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Artist named for Shoreline Signals art on ICON Water Trails

A digital rendering of the Shoreline Signals public art project that will be integrated on ICON Water Trails. Image submitted by Bravo Greater Des Moines

ICON Water Trails has chosen artist Matthew Mazzotta to launch a …

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Metro wastewater part of national COVID-19 study

Whatever you flush down the drains in your home or business may be tested for COVID-19 and its variants as part of a national study. According to a news release from the city, the Des Moines Metropolitan …