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Solar All Over – Tue, 17 Mar 2009 PST
Two stories from Europe underscore how the move toward alternative energy is finding its way into some unexpected places. DownToEarthNW.com: Green Minute stories Read more
Hangman Creek receives dye job to examine water flow – Wed, 08 Jul 2009 PST
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Scientists with the Department of Ecology often need to find out exactly where water flows and how long it takes under certain weather and stream flow conditions. DownToEarthNW.com: EcoLink stories Read more
Ecology inviting community to weigh in on greenhouse emissions – Fri, 30 Oct 2009 PST
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Since 2008, Washington Department of Ecology has been working on a rule for how the state’s largest sources of climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions will report their releases. A hearing planned for Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Spokane is your chance to Read more
Are you the master of your shoreline? – Tue, 08 Sep 2009 PST
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The sun is shining, the work week is over, and you are relaxing on a small stretch of Spokane County’s 730 miles of shoreline. Enjoying the shoreline is more than a great start to the weekend, Washington shorelines are a Read more
Hard-Liners Against Whaling – Wed, 21 Jan 2009 PST
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Paul Watson has no affection for Japanese whalers. He’s a former Greenpeace member who broke off to start the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Lately, his organization’s boat, the Steve Irwin, has been chasing the Japanese whaling fleet in Antarctic waters Read more
Better Clubbin' – Thu, 26 Feb 2009 PST
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Nightclub enthusiasts with a green social consciousness have a few new venues to patronize. DownToEarthNW.com: Green Minute stories Read more
Reforestation – Mon, 09 Mar 2009 PST
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We’re not sure if this is material for the record books, but maybe it should be. DownToEarthNW.com: Green Minute stories Read more
Plans for Arid Lands – Wed, 28 Jan 2009 PST
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Zafar Adeel thinks outside the box when it comes to the world’s arid places. He’s the director of the UN University’s International Network on Water, Environment and Health. With the results of his four-year study, he outlines new ideas for Read more
Hard-Liners Against Whaling – Wed, 21 Jan 2009 PST
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Paul Watson has no affection for Japanese whalers. He’s a former Greenpeace member who broke off to start the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Lately, his organization’s boat, the Steve Irwin, has been chasing the Japanese whaling fleet in Antarctic waters Read more
Find natural, safer ways to maintain your lawn – Fri, 31 Jul 2009 PST
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Summer is officially in full swing. Backyard BBQs and neighborhood block parties are happening all across the region. Hosts and hostesses want to make sure that their outdoor living spaces are in tip top shape for visitors. Pruning, mowing, watering, Read more