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Iowa Senate passes bill setting tax, regulations on hydrogen extraction
1+ week, 5+ day ago (144+ words) DES MOINES " The Senate approved legislation Thursday aimed at regulating oil and gas drilling amid discussions on the potential for starting to extract geological hydrogen in Iowa. Severe Thunderstorm Warning from FRI 5: 51 PM CDT until FRI 6: 45 PM CDT Flood Watch…...
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: What are we doing about water quality?
1+ week, 6+ day ago (266+ words) One of the most queried emails that I receive relates to Iowa's water quality and what are we doing about it? Water quality support is derived from the "Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund" (RIIF) whose revenue comes from casino/gambling taxes,…...
Poor communities threatened by aging sewers see crucial aid slashed under Trump
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (149+ words) Yvette Lyles points to the spot on her wall reached by floodwaters in Cahokia Heights, Ill. , May 15, 2025. Standing water attracts mosquitoes near homes in Cahokia Heights, Ill. , May 15, 2025. Yvette Lyles talks about her years-long struggles with flooding in Cahokia Heights, Ill. , May 15, 2025. The…...
Marsquakes indicate a solid core for the red planet, just like Earth
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (234+ words) It turns out Mars has a solid core just like Earth. A Chinese-led research team reported Wednesday that the heart of Mars, while small, is indeed solid. The scientists based their findings on seismic readings from NASA's In Sight lander…...