climate change

Iowa has had the third largest total of violent tornadoes since 1950, behind Oklahoma and Texas.

An ISU project could bring a resilient energy source with stable prices to the city of Montezuma, which could be replicated across the state.

A one-acre solar farm produces as much energy as approximately 100 acres of ethanol from corn. Why isn't Iowa taking advantage?

Best-selling author and climate law expert, Rob Verchick, examines the impact of climate change and makes the case for "climate resilience."

The Environmental Protection Agency is beginning to send nearly 5,000 electric buses to school districts around the country after a nearly two-year ramp-up. A few Midwestern districts weigh in on how the new buses are working so far.

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge didn’t see as many waterfowl fly through this year, but the dry conditions that are to blame could actually benefit birds in the future.

Climate change means communities along the Mississippi River are experiencing longer and higher floods in springtime, flash flooding from heavy rains, as well as prolonged droughts. Now cities along the river are turning to each other for solutions.

As 2023 comes to a close, River to River host Ben Kieffer asks IPR reporters about the biggest stories they covered this year and what they'll be watching in the coming year.

The United Nations climate talks at COP28 are winding down in Dubai, and on this River to River, we hear from some of the Iowans who were in attendance.

Americans for Prosperity, the political arm of the Koch network, formally endorsed Nikki Haley's presidential campaign Tuesday.