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Metro Waste Authority now accepting old computers free of charge

Metro Waste Authority has partnered with Goodwill Industries International Inc. to accept computers and computer accessories at no cost.

Residents can drop the items off at the Metro Hazardous Waste Drop-Off, 1105 Prairie Drive S.W., …

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ISU students prepare for solar car race

Iowa State University’s Team PrISUm is preparing for the July 14-21 American Solar Challenge, a 1,650-mile race from New York to Minnesota for solar race cars designed and built by students.

Eighteen teams are registered …

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The corporate case for sustainability

Kum & Go LLC, which was recently recognized as the large business winner of the annual Environmental Impact Awards, is among an increasing number of Central Iowa companies that are making significant strides in greening …

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MWA to expand gas-to-electricity plant

When asked to name alternative energy sources, Iowans naturally think of wind power, and solar and geothermal aren’t far behind. But unless you’re in the waste management industry, you may be surprised to learn that …

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The Green(er) Issue

Installing low-flow toilets and sinks, switching to light-emitting diode (LED) lighting or composting your company’s garbage – it might not sound very sexy. OK, it’s not sexy at all. But these type of initiatives are …

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AllEnergy strikes oil in Belize

AllEnergy Corp., a Johnston-based international energy company, has reported that its initial acquisition of an oil field in Belize has been very positive. 

Dean Sukowatey, president and CEO of AllEnergy, said the company has struck oil …

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A Closer Look: Kent Newman

Kent Newman has held a variety of leadership positions with Central Iowa nonprofit organizations since the late 1980s, from a 12-year stint as executive director of the Wallace House Foundation to president of the Iowa …

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U.S. put $52 billion in renewable energy in 2011

The United States invested the second highest amount of money globally

of any nation in renewable energy production in 2011, according to two new reports.

U.S. renewable energy investment increased by 57 percent in 2011, …

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We’re really gassed, state senator says

State Sen. Rob Hogg of Cedar Rapids took to Gray’s Lake Park in Des Moines today to say that energy costs for all Iowans soared to $13.8 billion last year.

“Energy — motor fuels, electricity …

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Supreme Court affirms advance rates for MidAmerican wind project

The Iowa Supreme Court has rejected a Florida utility company’s appeal of an Iowa Utilities Board ruling that opened the door for the creation 1,001 megawatts of wind power by MidAmerican Energy Co. In 2009, …