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The Issues
Presidential Primaries
Who is running in the Presidential Primaries? Do you have enough information about the candidates to vote in Missouri on February 5?
Green Building Policy
The City of Springfield is considering the adoption of a Green Building Policy, a concept gaining ground in cities across the United States. Learn what "green building" means for our community.
Renewable Energy for your Home
What resources and technologies will fill our energy needs as we attempt to replace oil and coal?
Carbon Capture and Storage
City Utilities is proposing injecting carbon dioxide underground rather than releasing it into the atmosphere. This process would be the first commercial grade carbon dioxide well in the United States. Explore this issue.
Water Conservation
What is the state of the water supply in Missouri and the Ozarks? What can we do to maintain its quality and quantity?
Oil FreeTransportation
What technologies on the horizon will change the way we fill up at the local gas station?