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Los resultados de la encuesta de la Missouri Foundation for Health muestran que el 71% de los encuestados considera el aumento del costo de vida como un problema importante, el 67% destaca los costos de atenci�n m�dica y el 61% est� preocupado por el uso de drogas y alcohol en el estado.<br />(Pormezz/Adobe Stock)

Habitantes de MO son positivos sobre el estado, pero les preocupa el costo de vida y la atención médica

Una encuesta de opinión pública reciente revela que estos son los mejores y los peores tiempos para los habitantes de Missouri. La encuesta …

Solar energy helps provide more than 263,000 jobs across the U.S., according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. (spyarm/Adobe Stock)

Surge in solar installations eases energy costs for Missourians

Missouri homes and businesses have installed enough solar energy to power 68,000 homes each year. A new report released by the Solar Energy …

Smithfield Foods spilled more than 7.3 million gallons of hog waste throughout Missouri according to a public records search by The Socially Responsible Agriculture Project. (Alberto/Adobe Stock)

A California regulation with big Midwest consequences

Family farm advocates in Missouri are concerned a regulation on the other side of the country could have unintended effects on rural Missourians…

Missouri wetlands have been reduced to 643,000 acres, a loss of 87% from their original footprint. (rodimovpavel/Adobe Stock)

MO duck-hunting season portends a grim future

Missouri's duck-hunting season runs through January, and many enthusiasts are concerned about how plentiful their future quarry will be because of a …

Family farm advocacy groups have been fighting the proliferation of manure digesters and related factory farm gas infrastructure. They say independent family farms raising livestock sustainably have been shut out of conservation programs due to lack of funding. (Nina Lawrenson/peopleimages.com)

MO family farmers: Inflation Reduction Act funds not for factory farms

Advocates for Missouri's small family farms have taken to the U.S. Capitol today, to talk with lawmakers about what could be done in the next Farm …

Climate Change meteorologist Lauren Casey said Halloween pumpkins may rot sooner in the warm October temperature. (climatecentral.org)

Some Missourians rethink Halloween due to climate extremes

Tropical Storm Tammy has sprung back to life over the weekend, sending spooky fears of high winds for trick or treaters along the Eastern Seaboard…

Since the passage of President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, only 30 utilities featured in the Dirty Truth report nationwide have filed updated planning documents and received scores of 27 out of 100, just one point higher than the total for all utilities. (bmf-foto.de/Adobe Stock)

MO's 3 biggest energy utilities earn Ds, Fs in Dirty Truth report on clean energy

The three major energy utilities in Missouri have received poor marks in the Sierra Club's recent Dirty Truth report, indicating a lack of progress …

Climate change board games emphasize teamwork and group success. Either all players win together, or no one survives. (dvande/Adobe Stock)

Board games help players understand climate change

By Debra J. Rosenthal for The Conversation.Broadcast version by Farah Siddiqi for Missouri News Service for the Public News Service-Conversation …

An estimated 2.4 million people work on farms and ranches nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Census of Agriculture. (J�rgen F�lchle/Adobe Stock)

Outdoor Workers in Missouri Suffering from Heat Exposure

By Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest/Report for America and Eva Tesfaye, Harvest Public Media for Investigate Midwest.Broadcast version by …

The Human League says factory farming causes significant damage to rural communities, surrounding environments, and the farmed animals themselves. (zhang yongxin/Adobe Stock)

Rural Advocacy Groups: Corporate Farming Infringing on MO Family Farms

Despite the goal to unite Missourians around a common cause, rural advocacy groups have been pushing the EPA for more regulation from the Clean …

In 2010, the Environmental Protection Agency established a safe threshold for sulfur dioxide air concentrations at 75 parts per billion. (Adobe Stock)

Federal Grants Could Drive Economic Stability, Cleaner Energy in MO

With air quality an ongoing concern in New Madrid County, advocates are encouraging the local electric provider to seek federal funding. In recent …

Kansas City Part of National Tour for Electric Vehicles, New EPA Rules

Cleaner cars and lower emissions across Missouri and the nation are the goals of an event being led by environmental groups. They are calling …

American Heart Association Warns of Health Risks From Extreme Heat

With summer heat already here, the American Heart Association wants people to remember that extreme temperatures can put extra stress on the heart …

EPA Proposal to Lower Acceptable Soot Levels Seen as Benefit to Missourians

Particulate matter in the air, commonly called "soot," exacerbates and can even cause heart and lung conditions, with asthma sufferers being …

A University of Missouri Kansas City study in 2020 estimated that Kansas City's zero-fare program could increase regional gross domestic product by $13-$17 million. (Photo by B. Nenin/Adobe Stock)

Fare-Free Public Transit Benefits Kansas City Residents, Businesses

By Jared Brey for Governing.Broadcast version by Deborah Van Fleet for Missouri News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public New…

Another 63 Missouri School Districts are on the EPA Clean School Bus wait-list. (Maksym Yemelyanov/Adobe Stock)

EPA Awards Missouri School Districts $21 Million for Cleaner Buses

Missouri is joining the transition from diesel to electric school buses, as 26 school districts have been awarded $21 million in federal funds…

Just a few large corporations control the vast majority of the food supply, and many operate concentrated animal feeding operations or CAFOs. (agnormark/Adobe Stock)

Testimony from MO Farmer: Bolster Regenerative Practices, Not CAFOs

Farmers and ranchers are raising red flags about the need for more regulation of concentrated animal feeding operations, known as CAFOs, and …

If Gov. Mike Parson signs Senate Bill 745, all residents will be able to put solar panels on their homes. (mmphoto/Adobe Stock)

MO Renewable-Energy Experts: Reducing Barriers to Solar Is Key

Groups that advocate for renewables in Missouri are urging Gov. Mike Parson to sign a utility-focused bill that would reduce barriers for businesses …

Missouri has more than 4,000 abandoned oil and gas wells, and data is lacking on how many of those are plugged. (Martina/Adobe Stock)

Federal Funds Coming to MO to Plug Abandoned Oil, Gas Wells

Missouri is among the states set to receive infrastructure funding for plugging what are known as orphan, or abandoned, oil and gas wells. Uncapped …

To prevent tick-borne disease, Missouri officials recommend walking in the center of a trail, wearing light colors, long pants and sleeves, and using insect repellent, among other measures. (gabort/Adobe Stock)

New MO Study to Map Tick Populations, Tick-Borne Illnesses

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - When it comes to ticks, Missouri's not too hot, not too cold, very humid and has lots of wildlife - which means lots of potential …

The latest status assessment says the population of monarch butterflies will continue to decline<br />unless action is taken to protect it - and the probability for extinction of the western population is high. (Icewall42/Pixabay)

Missourians Join Efforts to Protect the Monarch Butterfly

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - After facing a steep population decline in recent years, the monarch butterfly is now a candidate for the 'threatened' species list …

Energy-efficiency measures can create cleaner, healthier air inside the home. (AdobeStock)

Make Your Home Healthier with Energy Efficiency

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Energy efficiency is often praised as a way to save money, but consumer advocates say other personal benefits go beyond the …

A new report says officials need to rethink the levee system used to control flooding on the Lower Missouri. (Tech. Sgt. Oscar Sanchez)

Mighty Mississippi, Big Muddy Top Endangered-Rivers List

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- The "Mighty Mississippi" and "Big Muddy" are the backbone of many Missouri communities, and a new report warns these two big …

Around 2,000 acres of cropland flood damage was reported at just one farm in northwest Missouri in spring 2019. (Jason Johnson Iowa NRCS/Flickr)

Experts Work to Mitigate Effects of Extreme Weather on MO Farms

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri farmers will not be surprised to hear that 2019 was one of the wettest on record, and some experts predict the impact …

St. Louis residents of neighborhoods with high levels of poverty and unemployment also breathe air with higher levels of pollution, according to a study from Washington University in St. Louis. (Adobe Stock)

St. Louis Metro Transit Agency to Buy Electric Buses, Replace Diesel

ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Metro Area Transit Agency is replacing its diesel buses with a fleet of 14 new electric vehicles. The Metro Transit …

Floods in the Midwest this year have been deadly and, for some, conjured memories of the Great Flood of 1993. (Tech. Sgt. Patrick Evenson/U.S. Air National Guard)

Developments on Missouri River Could Exacerbate Flooding

ST. LOUIS – After devastating and historic floods this year, critics of new developments on the Missouri River fear they could send the waters …

Analysis: MO Clean Air Act Violators Vastly Outspend Environmental Groups

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Corporations that have violated the Clean Air Act are vastly outspending environmental groups in political contributions …

Conservation groups worry that automakers will no longer prioritize fuel efficiency if lower federal standards are allowed to take effect. (Isriya Paireepairit/Flickr)

EPA's Reduction in Fuel Standards Concerns MO Leaders

ST. PETERS, Mo. – Missouri's air quality could take a hit in future years if a reduction in fuel-efficiency standards announced on Thursday by …

Many of the EPA regulations that Scott Pruitt scrapped or delayed as EPA administrator had not yet taken effect before his resignation. (Wikimedia Commons)

Government Watchdog Groups: Pruitt's EPA Exit "Long Overdue"

WASHINGTON – After allegedly overspending on everything from pens to lavish trips and accepting questionable deals from lobbyists, government …

Filling gardens with native plants turns them into a vital recharging station for birds passing through and a habitat for nesting and overwintering birds. (Pixabay).

‘Plants for Birds’ Campaign Promotes Native Gardening

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Spring is just a few days away, and the National Audubon Society is promoting plant growth that will help animals that …

EPA has proposed repealing the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan. (Pixabay)

EPA Hosts Listening Session about Clean Power Plan Repeal

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Environmental Protection Agency will host a listening session surrounding the repeal of the Clean Power Plan on …

A recent nonpartisan study found coal and nuclear power proved more, not less, vulnerable during hurricanes. (526663/Pixabay)

Critics Call Grid Stability Plan Thinly-Veiled Subsidy

ST. LOUIS – A federal proposal to boost the reliability of the power grid would cost billions of dollars and do little to make the grid more …

Missouri is the third leading producer of biofuels in the country. (12019/Pixabay)

EPA Urged to Change Course on Cuts

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Sen. Roy Blunt and a bipartisan contingent of his colleagues, as well as former federal environmental officials, are expressing …

Rallies and marches are being held across the country Saturday as people demand action on climate change. (sierraclub.org)

Students March for Climate Change

ST. LOUIS – Residents of Missouri and Kansas are heading to the nation's capital to participate in the People's Climate March on Washington…

Advocates say Missouri is lagging behind other states when it comes to solar energy. (sierraclub.org)

MO Advocates Call for Clean Energy Ahead of Pruitt Visit

MOBERLY, Mo. – Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt and Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., are paying a visit to Thomas Hill Energy this week…

Corn crops in Missouri are being studied through the use of robot technology, which can pinpoint problems in individual plants. (missouri.edu)

Mizzou Scientists Deploy Robots to Help Fight Hunger

COLUMBIS, Mo. -- While many people are working hard to prevent or at least slow climate change, some Missouri scientists are trying to offset some of …

Missouri has seen the benefits of jobs created in the renewable energy sector. (sierraclub.org)

Missourians Plead for Clean Power Plan

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A group from Missouri that included business owners and leaders in the environmental and clean energy sectors has just …

Missourians are calling for clean energy to protect jobs and the environment. (sierraclub.org)

Missourians at Risk by Climate-Change Denials, Critics Say

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Missouri has been making progress in the fight against climate change and advocates are worried that plans by the Trump …

Conservationists are calling on Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., to let his constituents know where he stands on President Donald Trump's pick to head the Environmental Protection Agency. (fema.gov)

Pruitt Confirmation Vote This Week

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Ahead of a Senate confirmation vote this week, environmental groups in Missouri want U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt to speak up …

Adopt one new federal regulation, ditch two others? President Trump's executive order is being challenged for its potential harm to workers, health and the environment. (epa.gov)

Trump's Order to Reduce Regulations Met with Lawsuit

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Public-interest law, environmental and labor groups are suing to stop the Trump administration's executive order to cut …

Missouri's manufacturing industry reportedly will see an increase of 50 percent in energy bills without implementation of the Clean Power Plan. (wi.gov)

Report: Missouri Would Save With Clean Power Plan

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As the merits of the EPA's Clean Power Plan are argued at an appeals court today, recent data is adding more backbone to …

Fossil fuel production already in place will exceed limits set at last year's Paris Climate Summit. (epa.gov)

Study: Fossil-Fuel Expansion has Reached Climate Limits

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Fossil fuel reserves in existing mines and oil fields are enough to exceed the world's entire remaining carbon budget and …

Documents show that fossil-fuel plants paid to attend private meetings with GOP attorneys general to talk about derailing the federal Clean Power Plan. (dnr.mo.gov)

Missouri Coal Firm Met with GOP AGs to Halt Clean Power Plan

ST. LOUIS - Fossil-fuel companies Murray Energy and Southern Co. paid for private meetings with Republican state attorneys general to discuss …

Missouri has nearly 700 active oil and gas operations and over 20,000 people living in

Thousands of Missourians Threatened by Dirty Air

ST. LOUIS – A new study from the Clean Air Task Force, an environmental research and advocacy group, shows 22,000 people in Missouri live close …

Missouri businesses could save millions by switching to clean energy. (epa.gov)

Report: Missouri Businesses Could See Big Benefits from Clean Power Plan

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — This week marks a year since the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan was finalized, and a new report said the plan …

Three states have reached agreement with Peabody Energy about cleanup during the bankruptcy proceedings, but one is still holding out. (indiana.edu)

Environmentalists Watching Peabody Settlement

ST. LOUIS - The country's largest coal producer has reached a deal with three states on how it plans to cover the cost of mine cleanups. Peabody …

Clean air advocates say Ameren, one of Missouri's biggest utilities, needs more of a focus on clean energy. (Environmental Law and Policy Center)

Advocates: Long Way Still to Go in Clean Energy Transition

ST. LOUIS - One of Missouri's biggest utilities is putting a lot of money into a fund that can be used to help clean up the air around St. Louis…

Parents from around the nation brought their kids to the U.S. Capitol for a rally calling for action on air pollution. (Mom's Clean Air Force)

Family-Friendly Protest at Nation's Capital

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Parents and children from around the country converged on the nation's capital this week to call for action on air pollution…

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