Unfortunately, legislators' actions in other areas were less positive. This is our 'mixed-bag at best' category. Items in this category don't do enough to improve Iowa's environment. Like the zebra mussel, the legislative efforts included in this category damage our environmental protection efforts.
Many problems are painfully obvious to both citizens and scientists.
This provision eliminates the best professional judgment state scientists rely upon when extensive studies are not available. Leadership killed the bill without even allowing it to be discussed. We must support renewables generated within Iowa, which would benefit both Iowa's economy and be a moral response to a warming climate.