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Toxic flame retardants may be decreasing in Spokane River fish – Thu, 24 Mar 2011 PST
The concentrations of toxic flame retardants called PBDEs in fish tissues from the Spokane River are higher than any other tested area in Washington state, but recent studies indicate levels of those toxics may actually be dropping. DownToEarthNW.com: EcoLink stories Read more
University of Idaho’s new professional science masters – Wed, 16 Mar 2011 PST
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Next winter, a new breed of scientist will emerge from the laboratories and lecture halls of the University of Idaho. These graduates will be armed not only with technical expertise in science and mathematics, but also with the ability to Read more
Creating a pest-free, toxin-free home – Wed, 27 Apr 2011 PST
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With springtime here, everything is coming alive again — grass is growing, flowers are blooming and bugs are hatching. How can you keep insects from your invading living spaces, while being kind to them and the environment and keeping your Read more
Mike Petersen offers TLC to forests, wildlife – Thu, 10 Mar 2011 PST
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Graduate from a decently funded and teacher-heavy high school at 17 or 18, and then go into the wild with experts giving hands-on training in a multiplicity of conservation skills. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Save energy, water with 'dryer' landscaping method – Sat, 23 Apr 2011 PST
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Want to make your yard easier to maintain and less expensive to keep up? Consider Xeriscaping which reduces your lawn area and focuses on native plants so water consumption and maintenance are naturally lower. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
One World Cafe continues to serve community – Mon, 15 Aug 2011 PST
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One World Café, where you choose your portions and pay as you’re able, re-opened after a 2-month hiatus for reorganization and renovation. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Russ (Nobbs) recycles – Mon, 03 Oct 2011 PST
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The 9th Annual Spokane River Clean-up kicked off Saturday at locations throughout Spokane, and as sure as there was plenty of trash to gather, Russ Nobbs was there. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
FDA proposing new sunscreen regulations – Wed, 31 Aug 2011 PST
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Over the past three decades, significant findings regarding the damaging effects of sun exposure have encouraged sun seekers to step away from the baby oil, cocoa butter and UV reflectors in search of better UV protection. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more
Montana lodge lets Nordic skiiers enjoy life off the grid – Sat, 31 Dec 2011 PST
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Montana’s newest Nordic ski resort, Homestake Lodge, features 37 kilometers of groomed xc ski trails and is one of 13 cross-country ski lodges in the state. However, the high-elevation location 15 miles east of Butte along Interstate 90 is actually Read more
Bring outside in, get inside out to keep your indoor spaces healthy – Tue, 31 May 2011 PST
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Our home should be our oasis, a place to recharge. But even though it may feel like a reprieve from the outside, your lungs, therefore your health, may suffer from a silent enemy—poor indoor air quality. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories Read more