Environment
Local environmental news from WVIK Quad Cities NPR.
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To learn more and sign up for this Talk or any other Explore the River Series events, visit riveraction.org/education or call River Action at 563-322-2969.
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Planting trees is a fantastic way to cool ourselves down, particularly in urban areas experiencing the heat island effect. Trees have a natural cooling effect, making vegetation a simple and effective way to bring down the temperature in our cities.
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The Clean River Advisory Council, made up of 17 members, is seeking applicants who bring forward inclusive solutions to the environmental impacts facing the Mississippi River. -
Constellation Energy operates the Quad Cities Nuclear Plant in Cordova. They agreed to implement more safety and training measures following the investigation. The NRC has yet to issue any decisions on regulatory enforcement actions against the power plant operator. -
For more information on this year’s Upper Mississippi River Conference, head to riveraction.org/umrc to view the conference schedule and description. We hope to see you there!
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The Niabi Zoo is collaborating with the Wildlife Confiscation Network to rehome exotic animals that are found entering the U.S. or in illegal possession. -
