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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Newton: Give climate change the respect it deserves

Newton: Give climate change the respect it deserves

May 6, 2016

Sydney Newton [email protected] Last year, President Obama said that “no challenge poses a greater threat to our future and future generations than a change in climate.” The United States...

Editorial: Economic growth, sustainable policies not incompatible

Editorial: Economic growth, sustainable policies not incompatible

April 14, 2016

In March, Republican presidential candidate Gov. John Kasich said something not often heard from Republican politicians or voters. During a debate, he said, “I do believe we contribute to climate change.”...

A wind turbine generates power in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. The turbine is located on the Kirkwood Community College campus. (The Daily Iowan/Rachael Westergard)

Studer: Support wind energy for our future

April 8, 2016

Samuel Studer [email protected] As predictions about climate change worsen, it’s becoming apparent that the United States needs to start cutting emissions from such fuels as oil and gas....

Climate Narrative Project seeks to turn activism into art

Climate Narrative Project seeks to turn activism into art

Katelyn Weisbrod, [email protected] February 23, 2016

Students who major in chemistry, geographic information sciences, and women, gender, and sexuality studies often don’t collaborate on projects. However, a campus group is seeking to turn climate activism...

Editorial: Climate change should no longer be a political issue

Editorial: Climate change should no longer be a political issue

January 21, 2016

According to findings by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the year 2015 has broken the record for the hottest year in recorded history. Given that the previous record holder...

Ignoring tough climate solutions won’t make the problem go away

Ignoring tough climate solutions won’t make the problem go away

December 1, 2015

Monday marked the beginning of Conference of Parties, a global climate-change conference in Paris. Last year’s conference in Lima, Peru, ended with a draft of a document called the “Lima Call for Climate...

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