Cedar Rapids area moves to free e waste recycling
The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency started free electronics recycling last week and will charge a 35 dollar penalty for discarding televisions or monitors in landfills. The change aims to curb e waste growth and mimics broader state and national moves toward product stewardship and funded recycling.
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Letters Targeting Obama Policy Upsets Arizona Readers
A collection of letters rails against the Obama administration, calling it Marxist and anti energy, criticizing UN immigration policy and tax increases. The writers discuss the Forgotten Man concept, critique spending and taxes, and urge civic engagement and caution on local development codes in Marion and Iowa communities.
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Obama Iraq exit not end of struggle warns Rubin
Trudy Rubin argues Obama speech ends combat mission but warns Iraq war enters a new phase. She cites rising Iran influence, stalled Iraqi democracy, civilian toll and refugee crisis, urging continued long term civilian partnership and possible residual U.S. troop presence after 2011 to prevent chaos.
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Subsidies for solar three biggest misperceptions
Tom Rooney of SPG Solar argues against common solar subsidies myths. He cites hidden coal costs per the National Academy of Sciences and global fossil fuel subsidies from the International Energy Agency, urging equal comparisons and noting solar's water advantage and job growth in Germany.
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