Photo courtesy of Boeing At REFF-West on Tuesday, a clean tech conference in Seattle, Boeing stated biofuel flying is three years away. Crazy, huh? Flying is a major contributor of greenhouse gasses, doing more damage because it’s heavy in the atmosphere, so Boeing’s plans are…
Daily Tip # 354 Third-grade catchphrases notwithstanding, cold season is here and it’s ugly. From the looks of it, one co-worker returned too early: He’s sniffling and shaking and…wrapped in a Seahawks blanket. No peace of mind today. So keep away the germs with hand…
Although the map is slightly dated, it’s a provoking study: Sightline based this graphic on results from the US Department Of Energy. Check out a larger view.
United States Of Clean Coal "Watching coal-miners at work, you realize momentarily what different universes people inhabit. Down there where coal is dug is a sort of world apart which one can quite easily go through life without ever hearing about. Probably the majority of…
Daily Tip #353 Sort of. That Goracle is a sneaky one, you see. Sometimes he's a hologram. Sometimes he's a webcast. But he's always there. From Power Vote: The fight for clean energy has many fronts, but the most crucial one at the moment is…
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Re-Energize the Northwest A regional youth climate summit in Seattle, November 14-16! This is a great opportunity for youth to hear from knowledgeable organizers on how we can make the Northwest fossil fuel free (No coal, No LNG) and how we can best get involved…
Daily Tip #352 As you spend your weekends raking leaves, consider alternative ways to take care of your fall "trash". Composting your leaves or finding others who would or could compost them is a great option. Additionally, if you must get rid of them try…
A judge has ordered Republican gubernatorial candidate Dino Rossi to give a deposition before Election Day stemming from a lawsuit alleging illegal campaign spending by his biggest contributor, the Building Industry Association of Washington. Citing that public interest demands Rossi answer before, not after, the…
"This doesn't address the fundamental problem of removing Endangered Species Act protections from wolves in the Northern Rockies," said Louisa Willcox, Senior Wildlife Advocate for Natural Resources Defense Council, one of the 11 groups that sued to stop the delisting, in the Idaho Statesmen. "The…
A canary in the coal mine. Becky Kramer of The Spokesman-Review reported last week about the plight of redband trout in the Spokane River whose numbers have decreased as much as 75% since 1980 in some areas on the river. Biologists from the Washington Department…
Daily Tip #351 Get those creative juices flowing - it's Halloween. Don't be a sucker and drop 50 bones on the "cool" costumes at the those Halloween mega stores, pull out some old clothes and accessories from your closet and improvise. And if you have…
Photo of Thomas Edison with electric car "I'd put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don't have to wait till oil and coal run out before we tackle that." - Thomas Edison We thought that…
Photo courtesy of the Washington Conservation Voters The race for Public Lands Commissioner in Washington State is a clear-cut good versus bad contest for environmentally concerned citizens. Peter Goldmark (D-Omak) against incumbent Doug Southerland (R-Tacoma). Goldmark: Endorsements by the Washington Conservation Voters and the Sierra…
Daily Tip # 350 The day is February 2nd, 1977. The newly-inaugurated president appeared on television dressed in a cardigan and asked his fellow Americans to take an easy step to save energy: Turn down the thermostat and put on a sweater. He wore cardigans…
A new chart from the Sightline Institute displays the rising costs of oil addiction, compared to 1970, demonstrating a full day of work with low wages won’t fill a single tank while an average CEO can sit behind a desk for 36 seconds to pay…
Tonight at 7pm on CityCable 5, Spokane City Council Member Richard Rush hosts an hour-long program titled “Smart Routes: Creating a First-Class Walking and Biking Community.” We’re excited since you’ll get to see key players in the local environmental scene: Joining Council Member Rush as…
Daily Tip # 349 We’re not sure what you’ve heard about DTE but we love water. Love to swim. Love to gaze at. Love Aquaman. Love to conserve. And we love to drink water…especially from the faucet!!! Wait. No. They’re crazy, you say. Here’s the…
Feeling a little voter trepidation? As we’ve expressed in our looks at the race for Governor in Washington and the presidential race, the stakes couldn’t be higher. DTE is here to help you confidently get your ballot in the mail (if you haven’t already). Our…
You can almost hear the clankity, clank, clank of the finish line - starting as a small clamor and erupting into a deafening roar, “And down the stretch they come!” In two weeks the mud will cease, exit polls will explode with speculative news and…
Daily Tip #348 There are an estimated 46 million under-insulated American homes. Cold drafts are a coming and insulating your attic is probably the most effective step you can take to reduce you home energy use. Give it a shot. Research the project, learn what's…
We just can’t help ourselves---a double bill is always exciting. Tonight, be sure to check your local listings and watch Heat, a PBS Frontline two-hour documentary about the politics of climate change. And it’s tougher than the De Niro/Pacino thriller of the same name, taking…
It’s a strange feeling being completely floored before 10 a.m. on a Saturday. While many people were rising to the start of a relaxing weekend, DTE had the pleasure of participating in the annual Bioneers conference at Spokane Falls Community College – a carnival of…
Daily Tip # 347 If you're like us you love the changing seasons. And chances are you spend some of your between season time cleaning. So as you head out for one last round of yard work and exterior cleaning - grab a broom instead…
Tonight from 7-8pm, check out a presentation co-sponsored by Conservation Northwest at the Spokane REI Community Room, 1125. Author Craig Romano, an avid hiker, will discuss his book “Columbia Highlands: Exploring Washington’s Last Frontier,” highlighting the beautiful landscape, the flora and fauna, the people of…
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