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The news of the recent Senate dismissal of negotiations on clean energy and climate change is a decision that will be felt, if not heard, round the world. The failure to move forward with the viable approach to clean energy and climate legislation set forth by the House will set the course for an uncertain Continue reading Despite Missed Opportunity by Senate, Much Work Left to Help Environment and Farmers Image: U.S. Coast Guard As I write this post, the oil rig explosion continues to degrade the Gulf of Mexico, damaging marine ecosystems, local fishing and tourism industries and threatening farms and farmland —a tragic and poignant illustration of how valuable and fragile our nation’s natural resources are. Upsetting as it is to watch, it also Continue reading Oil and Agriculture When it comes to the effects of a climate change / clean energy bill on the U.S. agriculture sector, it seems that there is a new study every couple of weeks- and the yays and the nays both appear to have all the statistics to demonstrate why they are correct and the other side is This is the first in a series of blog posts where we will be profiling farmers who are taking a leadership role in the emerging ‘green economy’: For most Americans, windmills offer the promise of clean energy to light homes and fuel industry. For local farmers, they offer a second benefit – an environmentally friendly Continue reading Farmer Profiles: Wind Farm Helps Illinois Family Farm Survive |
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