Newsroom For Tag "environmental justice"

IEC comments on new EPA coal plant pollution rules

posted 4/25/2024
EPA released new rules regarding coal plant pollution today (4/25). IEC is now analyzing the details of the rules, but in a statement today commend EPA for their recognition of coal plant pollution and its harms to Iowans.

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EPA Announces Over $2.5M for Environmental Justice Projects in Communities Across Iowa

posted 10/24/2023
Selections announced as part of largest investments through EPA's Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement and Environmental Justice Government-to-Government grant programs funded by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act

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A record-breaking wrap: 2023 beach monitoring statistics

posted 9/8/2023
Last week was the final week of summer beach monitoring, unofficially ending the summer recreational season. IEC looks back at what was a record-breaking year of Iowa beach advisories.

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IEC joins partners in launch of EPA Region 7 EJ TCTAC

posted 7/12/2023
EPA announced the launch of the of Region 7 EJ TCTAC, lead by Wichita State University in Kansas. IEC is a partner and the Iowa lead for the Region 7 EJ TCTAC, which will help underserved and overburdened communities across the country access funds from President Biden's Investing in America agenda, including historic investments to advance environmental justice.

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Environmental groups propose alternative to MidAmerican's Wind PRIME

posted 11/22/2022
MidAmerican Energy is Iowa's largest carbon polluter. IEC and our partners filed testimony showing that a balanced portfolio of reliable clean energy would meet Iowa's energy demands and allow MidAmerican to retire its coal plants – protecting the health and environmental future for all Iowans.

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Proposed rail merger in Iowa may bring significant environmental impacts

posted 9/6/2022
A proposed $31 billion marriage between Canadian Pacific Railway Limited and Kansas City Southern is currently before the Surface Transportation Board (STB). The merger would significantly increase train traffic, crossing line times, and hazardous material transport. IEC shares information on the merger and a public hearing to share comments.

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A deeper dive into Iowa's EV Infrastructure Plan

posted 8/31/2022
The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act authorized federal funds to support the continued development of electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The Iowa DOT is in the process of developing plans to create an EV charging network along Interstates 29, 35, 80, and 380. IEC looks into those plans, including the environmental justice aspects of this important work.

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The Inflation Reduction Act and what it means for Iowa

posted 8/10/2022
IEC takes a deeper look into the Inflation Reduction Act and what it means for Iowa, including tax credits, electrification and energy efficiency, and more, including sharing some of useful resources on the legislation.

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Iowa's Drinking Water and the Infrastructure Act

posted 12/14/2021
IEC proposes solutions to address chronic drinking water issues for rural and underserved individuals in Iowa with the passage of the Infrastructure Act last month.

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IEC joins coalition calling for a new federal Mississippi River initiative

posted 6/28/2021
Today federal legislation was introduced to create a Mississippi River initiative. IEC joins 50 groups along the river to support the creation of this initiative.

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