Mayors Call for Global River Climate Action at COP21
Dubuque Mayor Roy D. Buol leads a Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative delegation to COP21 in Paris. The group seeks an international river sustainability framework, combining water management and agricultural practices to safeguard food and drinking water security for millions.
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Climate talks push U S Iowa firms toward Paris accord progress
Amy Van Beek argues climate negotiations in Paris will boost U S and Iowa business, with 150 countries backing emission cuts and major corporations joining pledges. She cites wind energy growth in Iowa, the Clean Power Plan, and the need for a Ratchet mechanism and robust monitoring to ensure targets.
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Letters to the Editor on local politics and refugees
The writer thanks Cedar Rapids voters for re election to the city council and calls out parking changes at the Iowa Realty site for Art in the Alley. Marion voices critique of the council and discusses street closures. A second letter condemns Rep Loebsack for Syrian refugee vetting and urges accepting 10 000 plus refugees citing US policy and terrorism history. Mary Martin Veterans for Peace Chapter 161 Iowa City
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