DNR News Releases

Consider composting your holiday food waste

12/29/2022 3:35:00 PM
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DES MOINES — It’s a New Year’s resolution you can use – no purchase necessary.

DNR posts 2017 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

12/27/2018 1:25:00 PM
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DES MOINES ― According to the DNR’s legislatively mandated “2017 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report” posted today, greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Iowa increased, primarily from increases in ammonia production and electricity generated from natural gas.

2016 greenhouse gas emissions inventory posted on DNR website

12/7/2017 3:42:00 PM
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Windsor Heights ― Posted today, the DNR’s legislatively mandated “2016 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report” shows greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in Iowa decreased for the second year in a row, primarily from a decrease in power plant emissions.

Public Comment Period for the 2016 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report

11/13/2017 2:05:00 PM
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The DNR seeks comments on its draft of the legislatively mandated 2016 Iowa Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report.

Updated Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Calculation Tools and Guidance Available

3/23/2017 8:33:00 AM
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The Air Quality Bureau has updated its “Stationary Fossil Fuel Combustion Calculation Tool” and “GHG Emissions Estimation Guidance” to reflect new global warming potentials (GWP). The revised documents should be used to calculate potential and actual greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources for Air Quality permit applications.