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Down To Earth archive for Jan. 1, 2013

TUESDAY, SEPT. 17, 2013

MONDAY, SEPT. 16, 2013

FRIDAY, SEPT. 13, 2013

Friday Quote: "The President and The Pipeline"

On the day of his second Inauguration, in January, Barack Obama delivered an address of unabashed liberal ambition and promise. As recently as early April, before the realities of the world and the House of Representatives made themselves painfully evident, the President retained the confidence…

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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11, 2013

TUESDAY, SEPT. 10, 2013

Tuesday Video: "One Got Fat"

It's time to pull up a classic DTE video as school is back in session and I've seen a lot of students riding around town without helmets and lights. Let's revisit some safety rules. The Bicycle Alliance Of Washington is an extensive resource. But there's…

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Sightline's "Jobs Per $1 Million Investment" 

As part of their ongoing coverage of Northwest coal exports, Sightline broke down where investments matter in terms of job production. Coal doesn't fair to well. Here are some more thoughts on the matter of jobs: Peabody Energy, SSA Marine and Goldman Sachs want to…

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MONDAY, SEPT. 9, 2013

Food Forests are Coming to Your Neighborhood

Good news from Philip Small at Spokane Permaculture: It’s no longer a question of if, but when, a community food forest will be established in Spokane. The Inland Northwest Food Forest Council is working with the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation Department to locate…

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 5, 2013

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4, 2013

Remix your street

Given some of the discussion on turning Main Ave in downtown Spokane into a two-way street, this new tool called Streetmix is perfectly timed. Consider it a practive for what you want your built environment, streetscapes, and elements for drivers, bikers, and pedestrians to look…

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TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, 2013

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28, 2013

TUESDAY, AUG. 27, 2013

Tuesday Video: Climate name change

I have a friend named Andrew. When we were younger, he would swing his arms like a windmill yelling "here comes Hurricane Andrew!" and I would run away from his flying fists. This certainly impacted his development as years later, he would drink excessively and…

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MONDAY, AUG. 26, 2013

FRIDAY, AUG. 23, 2013

THURSDAY, AUG. 22, 2013


WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21, 2013

Powerhouse gets a new (er,old?) look

The makeover continues at Riverfront Park as Avista launches a three-month project to improve two of my favorite spots in Spokane: the iconic, art-deco Upper Falls Powerhouse and the City's Theme Stream Bridge on the west edge of Riverfront Park. This will include repainting the…

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TUESDAY, AUG. 20, 2013


Now's your chance to comment on air quality standards

The public is invited to comment on proposed changes to state air quality standards for specific pollutants so they align with federal standards. The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking comments about incorporating the updated standards in Washington’s federally required State Implementation Plan. The plan…

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MONDAY, AUG. 19, 2013

SUNDAY, AUG. 18, 2013

FRIDAY, AUG. 16, 2013

THURSDAY, AUG. 15, 2013

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14, 2013

TUESDAY, AUG. 13, 2013

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