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A Nugget of Conservation Gold in the Political Dross
A rare bipartisan effort to benefit the environment. Continue reading Read more
A ‘seedy’ start – Tue, 12 Apr 2011 PST
- August 8, 2013
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To kick off the growing season in Spokane, East Valley School District’s community garden held a seed exchange at East Valley High School on March 19. Second Harvest Food Bank of the Inland Northwest donated a host of seed packets—from Read more
First Morel Mushroom Sightings of the Spring in Spokane
- August 8, 2013
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After a couple weeks of looking for morel mushrooms in Spokane wilderness areas I finally came across two blonde beauties today. I've seen an abundance of poisonous false morels so be careful if you're on the hunt. I won't Read more
Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw offers five solutions to the "War On Cars"
- August 8, 2013
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Last week I posted about the "War On Cars" and how there wasn't much of a battleground here in Spokane. Today, Seattle City Councilmember Sally Bagshaw had a guest post on Slog, offering a few steps to recovery. Check it Read more
"Peak Herbicide" – What Happens When Weeds Acquire Weed-killer Resistant GM Traits?
- August 7, 2013
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New Scientist is reporting that oil-seed rape (aka canola) has escaped cultivated land and become a tenacious weed. The battle against weeds is an age-old story, but this new problem comes with a twist. These "feral" canola plants have acquired Read more
Mysterious Kite – Fri, 31 Oct 2008 PST
- August 7, 2013
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It’s all shrouded in mystery, but the word is: Makani Power was founded by a gifted inventor, the promise is to gather 10 times as much wind energy than traditional turbines, the financial backing is provided by the good folks Read more
Solar shower bag
- August 7, 2013
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Like to camp in the great outdoors, but the idea of going for days without a wash isn’t for you? Consider a solar shower bag – it’s an economical, earth friendly, water and energy efficient way of staying clean while out Read more
15 Earth Day Tips that Really Make a Difference
- August 7, 2013
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Don’t aggravate yourself. These green Earth Day tips from NRDC’s Simple Steps are worth the effort. Continue reading Read more
About the 2011 Heart of Green Awards
- August 6, 2013
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Who has helped most to make “green go mainstream? Voting has ended in 18 categories – from greenest new car to best new sustainable restaurant. Check back April 4 to learn who won! thedailygreen.com article feed Read more
A misplaced sense of entitlement
- August 6, 2013
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Sometimes we forget how far we’ve come (or in some folk’s opinion; gone backwards) in just the last century and a misplaced sense of entitlement takes over – it’s the crux of many of our problems, including environmental issues. To Read more
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