A big part of getting down to earth is getting dirty so I urge you to take advantage of a series of classes offered by the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System (SRSWS) this Spring. The Master Composter/Recycler training program includes six sessions that include lecture,…
The Department of Ecology is currently seeking comments on two reports regarding the Holcim Inc. property along the Spokane River in Spokane Valley. One describes the extent of soil and groundwater contamination while the second evaluates cleanup options for the site. There will be a…
Check out these new maps from New Scientist that lets you see see how average temperatures in specific locations all around the world have changed over the past 120 years-ish. All you need to do is enter in your city and county and discover the…
Finally, you can navigate the world as a goat. Coffee Stain Studios posted a video of a “Goat Simulator” game, writing that it "brings next gen goat simulation to a whole new level. You no longer have to fantasize about being a goat, your dreams…
The Spokane EnviroKids are inviting families to celebrate Valentine’s Day and learn about the importance of clean air through fun, hands-on activities at the “I Love Clean Air Day” event this Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mobius Science Center, 811 West Main…
The University of Idaho Sustainability Center and the Office of Community Partnerships have awarded grants totaling more than $13,900 to five students and three faculty for the 2013-2014 academic year. The UI Sustainability Center’s student-led grant program facilitates student engagement in building campus sustainability by…
Kate McLean makes “Sensory maps” of cities, going as far as to develop a map showing what cities smell like. She told FastCoExist: “Smells have stories and connect with us at an emotional level, bringing back memories of locations, events, and people," she says. “Smell…
Here's a good opportunity for citizens in North Idaho to get involved in helping improve improve water quality in the five northern counties with the Panhandle Basin Advisory Group (BAG). The BAG advises the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on water quality protection issues.…
Check out the quick teaser for Anna Lappé's "Food Mythbusters" which examines the myth of junk food and takes on Big Ag. “The American public has long been presented a false choice between growing food sustainably or feeding the world,” said Lappé. “It’s time we…
The “call for projects” for the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Pedestrian and Bicycle Program and Safe Routes to School Program are now open. Applications are due for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Program on May 11th and all materials for the “call for projects”…
Spokane County recycling grew to its highest level yet in 2012, reaching 54.7 percent. According to final figures from the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System (SRSWS) and the Washington State Department of Ecology, Spokane County residents and businesses recycled 352,912 tons of the 645,250 tons…
Step into an alternate reality a la "The Twilight Zone" where people believe "gravity is just a theory" and "cigarettes aren't addictive." Welcome to the Heartland Department Of Education courtesy of Al Gore's Climate Reality Project. Other favorite quotes: "Scientists are, like, altering their data…
What should the future of Spokane’s transportation and utility infrastructure look like? That’s the question the City of Spokane is working to answer this year. They've embarked on what’s called the “Link Spokane” planning process to create a 20-year vision for transportation and utility needs…
You may recall back in June, the suit filed against Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF) and several coal companies for violations of the federal Clean Water Act after evidence was collected that demonstrated the companies’ responsibility for emitting coal into waterways in…
This morning, we looked back at the stories that made it big. Before we turn the page to 2014, let's look at four stories that can fall through the cracks at the end of a day, but are too big to ignore at the…
Here's a good opportunity to speak out on an important regional asset: Spokane County Parks and Recreation, working in collaboration with the Inland Northwest Trails Coalition (INTC), has updated the Spokane County Regional Trail Plan and wants your input on it. The Plan identifies policies…
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