Jenna Ladd| August 21, 2017 This week's On The Radio segment discusses how the international sand shortage is leading to the degradation of waterways. Transcript: A global sand shortage is having detrimental impacts on waterways. This is the Iowa Environmental Focus. The demand for sand has skyrocketed in recent years due to rapid urbanization worldwide. Sand…
Teachers work in small groups to develop curriculum plans that align with Iowa's new science standards. (Left to right: Taylor Schlicher, Southeast Junior High; Zach Miller, University of Iowa MAT Science Education; Susanna Ziemer, University of Iowa MAT Science Education; Ted Neal, Clinical Instructor, University of Iowa; Courtney Van Wyk, Pella Christian Grade School; Stacey…
Today, CGRER Co-Directors Jerry Schnoor and Greg Carmichael released a statement about a budget proposal from the Iowa General Assembly that funds CGRER: Dear CGRER members, Yesterday, we learned that a budget proposal from the Iowa General Assembly sunsets funding the UI Center for Global and Regional Environmental Research (CGRER) and the Iowa Energy Center…
Kasey Dresser| February 4, 2019 This weeks segment looks at new technology for detecting harmful algal blooms. Transcript: Scientists may soon be able to detect harmful algal blooms from the sky. This is the Iowa Environmental Focus. A team of researchers at the University of Iowa is developing a drone to detect harmful algal blooms…
January 26, 2015 This week's On the Radio segment looks at a recent report that shows Iowa farmers are increasingly turning to environmentally friendly soil conservation practices. Listen to the audio below, or continue reading for the transcript. Transcript: Soil Conservation Cover crops, crop rotation, and other soil conservation practices are gaining in popularity with…