How low can you go? 2
Check this map from Sightline about the most climate-friendly way to travel. This chart shows CO2 emissions by transportation mode and differences based on occupancy.
Down To Earth archive for Feb. 2012
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 29, 2012
TUESDAY, FEB. 28, 2012
West Central Marketplace is seeking vendors for 2012 Season
The West Central Marketplace provides neighborhood access to a wide variety of locally produced goods and services, including farm-fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs grown within the West Central neighborhood. Managed by Project HOPE’s Riverfront Farm and Vinegar Flats Community Garden, the West Central Marketplace is…
MONDAY, FEB. 27, 2012
Another Green Monday: In the coal train poll, majority opposes
The coal train ride keeps getting bumpier. In case you missed it, there was a great train on the issue of coal trains in yesterday's Spokesman by Jan Hoem, chairman of Montana Elders for a Livable Tomorrow. This article came right after news of the…
FRIDAY, FEB. 24, 2012
Friday Quote: "Bicycling's gender gap. It's the economy, stupid" 2
“Bicycle transportation is good for a lot of things—it’s healthy, it’s green, it’s quiet, it’s fun, it builds community. It also makes financial sense, and the magnitude of bicycling’s economic impact gets far less attention than it deserves. In the Bikenomics series, Elly Blue explores…
THURSDAY, FEB. 23, 2012
The Economics Of Happiness 1
Gary Snyder once said "more and more of us in the industrialized world are feeling a spiritual void, and coming to believe that moving away from consumerism and towards community may be an important step in recovering that nameless thing we've lost." But if money…
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 22, 2012
Sustainable Works Open House on March 1st
Sustainable Works has a new home in Hillyard they're inviting you to an open house at the new location, 5315 N Market St. Drinks and food will be available and the event goes down Thursday, March 1st, 4:00pm-6:00pm. It's a great opportunity to check out…
TUESDAY, FEB. 21, 2012
Tuesday Video: Rick Santorum on the anti-science of environmentalism
Rick Santorum has to be a favorite punching bag for environmentalists. After all, he made a big splash in Coeur d'Alene, telling a crowd "It turns out man made global warming wasn't climate science, it was political science." Here he is lying, once again, about…
MONDAY, FEB. 20, 2012
Another Green Monday: Call for submissions in Down To Earth and REI photo contest
How exciting is this? “Our Natural Surroundings,” a photo contest we're co-sponsoring with REI Spokane is on and you can already view some really gorgeous submissions. Between now and Saturday, March 31, both businesses invite all amateur and pro photographers –plus everyone in between —…
THURSDAY, FEB. 16, 2012
Awesome Power Past Coal video 2
Musician and Bellingham native Kris Orlowski partners up with Climate Solutions to urge everyone to join the effort to Power Past Coal and stop coal export off the West Coast. Note the coal dust flurries at the 47 second mark.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 15, 2012
Teens needed to help fight litter on state highways
Here's an exciting summer opportunity that makes an impact: The Department of Ecology's Eastern Regional Office in Spokane plans to hire about 118 teens throughout Eastern Washington this summer to help clean up area roadsides, parks and recreation areas. Ecology Youth Corps (EYC) members also…
MONDAY, FEB. 13, 2012
Image of the Day: Space required to transport 60 people 1
Image by Natasha Loyd. Click here for larger view.
FRIDAY, FEB. 10, 2012
Friday Quote: Cathy McMorris Rodgers response to a constituent concern about coal export terminals 3
Thank you for contacting me regarding coal export terminals. It is an honor to represent the people of Eastern Washington and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with me. Like you, I believe that we must protect our communities, the people…
THURSDAY, FEB. 9, 2012
Why does Werner Herzog hate chickens? 2
I'm a huge Werner Herzog fan. The German director is known for strange films about the power of nature, from Lessons Of Darkness - about the oil fires in Kuwait - to the harrowing Grizzly Man, and then Fitzcarraldo. The latter is about pulling a…
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 8, 2012
Rick Eichstaedt named the Center For Justice's Executive Director
He is sometimes referred to as a "pagan demi-god", even by himself, but I know him as Rick, a friend, an inspiration, and somebody to call and complain to because he often has the answer. In fact, he was the first person to take me…
TUESDAY, FEB. 7, 2012
Tuesday Video: Native American farmers share their stories on food
As part of Daniel Kline's Perennial Plate adventure, he stops to chat with some Native American farmers trying to change the food and work situation in their communities. Plagued with high poverty rates and little access to good food, they inspire in their efforts to…
Particles and Half-Lives: Artists on Hanford
Green Acre Radio has an exciting feature on a new exhibit called "Particles and Half-Lives." It looks at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation through the eyes of artists and poets inspired by the site. They shed a new and interesting light on the place that created…
MONDAY, FEB. 6, 2012
Another Green Monday: Keystone XL pipeline...it's baaaaack
Critical update on the Keystone XL Pipeline: It's back with a vengeance! The Senate is expected this week to force construction of the dirty tar sands oil pipeline. Last month, President Obama rejected the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline, which TransCanada spent $1.3 million lobbying…
THURSDAY, FEB. 2, 2012
Smithsonian Exhibition on Soils at the MAC and upcoming lecture series
Great news from Rebecca Bishop: The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC), a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate, will host Dig It! The Secrets of Soil, an exhibition on loan from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, on view February 4 - September 22, 2012.…
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1, 2012
Sightline on Complete Streets in Spokane
I love the Sightline Instiute and their blog, The Daily Score. I frequently turn to their robust site for sustainability information. Yesterday, they covered the passage of the Complete Streets ordinance back in December. While I was disapointed the article didn't really focus on the…
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