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Without a plant currently operating in Iowa, does nuclear energy have a future in the state?

Without a plant currently operating in Iowa, does nuclear energy have a future in the state?

Climate Change

Without a plant currently operating in Iowa, does nuclear energy have a future in the state?

As of 2020, no nuclear power plants were operating in Iowa. With new technology emerging, could it make a comeback?

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NASA climate research scientist wins World Food Prize

Cynthia Rosenzweig was awarded the $250,000 prize in recognition of her innovative modeling of the impact of climate change on food production.
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Climate change may increase risk of new infectious diseases

The researchers found that cross-species virus spread will happen over 4,000 times among mammals alone over the next 50 years.
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A look at how warming affects Arctic Sea ice, and polar bears

The Arctic has been warming twice as fast as the rest of the world. That has meant less sea ice. Polar bears need sea ice to hunt.

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December 2021 in the top-10 warmest Decembers for Des Moines ever

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Here are the highest weekend rain totals from across Iowa

Parts of Iowa picked up significant rain this weekend, while others weren't so lucky.
Iowa State Fair

It's officially Iowa State Fair week

Nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair. Here's what you need to know if you're heading to the fairgrounds Aug. 11-21.

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Yes, monkeypox can spread by touching contaminated surfaces, but current risk is low

While it is possible for the monkeypox virus to spread by touching contaminated surfaces, health officials say the current risk to the public is low.
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No, Alex Jones can’t appeal $49M verdict because of ineffective counsel. Here’s why

Infowars founder Alex Jones’ lawyers shared his phone’s contents with Sandy Hook family lawyers. Here’s why he can’t file an appeal based on ineffective counsel.

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