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A Pulitzer Prize-winning writer is out with a new book that examines the damage humans have done to Iowa’s rural land and waterways.

The 15th Iowa Climate Statement warns that climate change could lead to higher insurance rates for Iowans.

There were more than 150 “swimming not recommended” advisories at Iowa beaches during the summer of 2025.

A new facility at a Quad Cities landfill will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by almost 16,000 tons per year.

Polk County is inviting Linn County and Johnson County to help fund a University of Iowa water quality program that’s running out of state money.

Iowa’s demand for electricity is expected to increase by 30% to 40% in the next two decades. The challenge will be meeting that demand with clean energy.

A rare and endangered species of fish has been discovered in an Iowa river.

The Iowa DNR has produced a map showing the impacts of the 2020 derecho and recovery efforts since the storm hit the state.

Nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers prompt calls for more action upriver.

Iowa’s waterways have some of the highest nitrate levels in the country.