Clean Up MidAm

The wait is over! The award-winning documentary, Iowa’s Dirty Secret: The True Cost of Burning Coal, is now available for free online. Check out our new launch trailer, then head to iowasdirtysecret.com to watch the short film and get involved!

Thank you to everyone who joined the Cedar Falls screening of Iowa's Dirty Secret! Interested in hosting your own documentary screening? Learn more at IowasDirtySecret.com.

"Cedar Falls Utilities owns more coal generation than any other municipal utility in Iowa, and over 30% of the power it owns is in minority shares of MidAmerican Energy’s coal plants in the state." bit.ly/4ts3Rqd

"Our community members deserve to know the truth about the air they breathe and the water they drink or use for recreation. And MidAmerican Energy, and its parent company Berkshire Hathaway, owe the community a long-term solution to end the harmful pollution." – Dr. Glenn Hurst bit.ly/49zI4Wz

Over the weekend, we joined the Sierra Club, the Iowa Environmental Council, and Great Plains Action Society in Omaha for Berkshire Hathaway’s shareholder meeting. Berkshire operates the largest coal fleet in the country, and our communities are paying for it. Full story: bit.ly/3PmKReR

"When, she wanted to know, will Berkshire's companies stop using the fossil fuels that hurt the environment? The audience applauded." bit.ly/4nagdBZ

In a letter to shareholders, Greg Abel said the company “avoid[s] businesses that undermine the fabric of society.” So why do Berkshire Hathaway’s energy utilities keep burning coal?

We know that investing in renewable energy is a smart financial move. So why do Berkshire Hathaway’s electric utilities keep raising rates to prop up outdated coal plants? Shareholders are headed to Omaha this weekend to demand better.

One year ago today, Iowa’s Dirty Secret premiered at a sold-out event at the Varsity Cinema in Des Moines. Since then, film festivals and community groups across Iowa have hosted a dozen screenings in communities like Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Decorah, and many more. Thank you to everyone who supported this award-winning documentary, which exposes the true cost of MidAmerican's coal plants. Watch the film, then host your own screening at iowasdirtysecret.com.

A report about the causes of cancer, developed by the Iowa Environmental Council and The Harkin Institute, found that Iowa's coal plants are failing clean water standards. bit.ly/4sJzueu

According to a recent report on the causes of cancer from the Iowa Environmental Council and The Harkin Institute, Iowa has 69 toxic coal ash landfills, and many of those are unregulated. Read the report to learn more: bit.ly/4sJzueu

This is a story every Iowan should see! Join us for a free screening of the documentary Iowa's Dirty Secret: The True Cost of Burning Coal this Sunday at Plymouth Church in Des Moines. The event begins at 4pm, RSVP by emailing emma.colman@sierraclub.org.

Thank you to everyone who came out to last night's event in Council Bluffs! After screening the documentary, we had a great discussion about the true costs of burning coal and why it's time for MidAmerican to commit to cleaner, more affordable energy sources. Council Bluffs is home to MidAmerican's largest coal plant, and it was inspiring to see so many people come out on a Monday night to fight for a better future.

"For now, the job of protecting Iowa’s air isn’t coming from Washington. It’s coming from the work of these advocates." bit.ly/4sYuNyC

Live in the Council Bluffs area? Enjoy pizza and beverages with the Concerned Citizens of Pottawattamie County and the Iowa Environmental Council at a free screening of Iowa's Dirty Secret on April 13! Doors open at 6pm, and the screening will begin at 6:30pm. Stick around for the panel discussion immediately following the screening! Learn more and RSVP: bit.ly/4cEVH9m

"The council alleged that the station and its landfill were discharging water contaminated with the heavy metals associated with coal ash into streams that affected the city of Ottumwa." yhoo.it/3NdinmH

“We need to speak up and let the Department of Natural Resources know how we feel about this, and that this is important to us, and that they need to protect us and not the big corporations.” bit.ly/4kVqtwQ

ICYMI: "Scientists say the wastewater from coal plants can contaminate drinking water supplies, putting people at risk." bit.ly/4rAYzsp

This is what it looks like to deliver over 1,000 petitions to protect our health, water, and air from coal ash! Haven't signed yet? The deadline is tomorrow! bit.ly/4qU6sIS

Today, more than 1,000 petitions were delivered to the Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee in support of HF 2237. Iowans are calling on our legislators to protect our health, water, and air from coal ash pollution! It’s not too late to add your name: win.newmode.net/cuma/coalash

Iowa's Dirty Secret is headed to the Oneota Film Festival in Decorah! The documentary will have screenings on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7. Learn more and get your free tickets: bit.ly/4tyhBB0