Ul Testing Drivers for Effects of Pot
Vanessa Miller reports on a farm safety study using a marijuana simulator to assess effects behind the wheel. The piece cites a 16.3 percent drug-positive rate among weekend nighttime drivers in a national survey, but notes uncertainty about impairment levels from cannabis.
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Volunteer criteria for Iowa driving study study participants
Adults ages 21 to 55 must live within 40 miles of the University of Iowa Research Park Oakdale Campus in Coralville. Requirements include normal sleep patterns good health alcohol and marijuana use. No prior driving simulation studies. Commitment to eight visits with six overnight stays at UI Hospitals and Clinics. Some visits include blood draws and drug and pregnancy screens. Details at www drivingstudies com.
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Proximity of Nuclear Plant Aided Cedar Rapids Flood Response
A national study credits nearby Duane Arnold Energy Center with preventing deaths during Cedar Rapids 2008 flood. Local responders and health workers say preplanning and radiological emergency drills at the plant mitigated risk in the flood disaster.
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Resilience Investment Urged to Reduce Disaster Impacts
A joint report by Linn County Emergency Management and broader bodies argues that investing in resilience is essential to lessen disaster impacts. Mike Goldberg, director, emphasized building capacity to anticipate and plan for losses, highlighting community and national benefits.
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Tax incentives lure fertilizer plant to Iowa
The Orascom Construction Industries led Iowa Fertilizer Co. will invest 1.4 billion dollars for a 500 acre site near Wever Iowa. State and local incentives total about 240 million dollars including 57 million in credits with 25 million more annually for two years. Governor Branstad urged tax reform as lawmakers convene the 85th General Assembly.
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