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Category: Environment

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Omahans See Benefits of Native Lawns, Encounter City Opposition

by Jane McGill September 5, 2023May 23, 2025

The yard is full of spindly prairie grass and multi-colored flowers swaying gently in the wind. A scent vaguely reminiscent of vanilla wafts through the air as birds, bees and butterflies whiz by. “It’s nice to have it in your own backyard,” said Gene Pollock who fills his lawn with native plants, foliage that occurs […]

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Climate Action… Now? After Years of Neglect, Omaha Officials Promise This Time Will Be Different

by Chris Bowling September 4, 2023April 1, 2025
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How Will Climate Change Affect Omaha?

by Jane McGill September 4, 2023
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Omaha Companies Say Embracing Solar Power Is Good for Business

by Jane McGill August 11, 2023
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Work on Delayed Omaha Climate Action to Start Soon, City Says

by Chris Bowling August 10, 2023
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Into the Fire: Nebraska Communities Rebuild after Wildfires Spurred by Climate Change

by adminJune 12, 2023April 3, 2025
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Nebraska Renewable Energy Training Programs Struggle to Recruit Students Amid National Worker Shortage

by adminMay 26, 2023April 3, 2025
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Energy Efficiency Creates Healthier Homes and Saves Residents Money. Here’s How to Make the Changes in Your Omaha Household.

by Bridget Fogarty, Report for America Corps Member May 22, 2023
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Some Nebraska Farmers Are Protecting Drinking Water While Boosting Profit. Here’s how.

by The Reader May 18, 2023
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More Criticism Leveled at Nebraska Environmental Trust Board Over ‘Confusing’ New Rules

by The Reader May 5, 2023

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