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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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Koalas declared an endangered species as disease, lost habitat take toll
December 2021 in the top-10 warmest Decembers for Des Moines ever

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Environment

Project at Des Moines' Water Works Park result of partnership between farmers, utility

"Plots in the Park" is a planting project to share long-term solutions to water quality issues with farmers, consumers and policymakers.
Crime

Number of guns recovered from minors going up, Des Moines police says

According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, this trend is not unique to the city, but happening across the country.

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Health

4 Fast Facts about monkeypox

On May 18, a Massachusetts man tested positive for monkeypox. Here are 4 fast facts about the rare virus.
Science

No, there is not a doorway on Mars, like viral posts suggest

Some people on Twitter are saying NASA photos show a doorway on Mars. It’s actually a rock formation.

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