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Fri., April 19, 2019
Avista says it will produce completely clean electricity by 2045
Avista Corp. has announced plans to produce 100% clean electricity by 2045.
Thu., April 18, 2019
Earth, meet Polo: Ralph Lauren unveils plastic bottle shirt
Polo Ralph Lauren launches version of iconic shirt crafted entirely out of recycled plastic bottles.
UPDATED: Fri., March 29, 2019
Target pushes suppliers to go green, too
Target Corp. has announced a sweeping set of goals to reduce its carbon footprint that for the first time puts pressure on its suppliers to do the same.
UPDATED: Wed., Feb. 20, 2019
Amazon aims to cut its carbon footprint
Amazon, which ships millions of packages a year to shopper’s doorsteps, says it wants to be greener.
Sun., Dec. 23, 2018
Looking for a socially-conscious holiday gift? You may have to decide between principles and price.
Byrne’s conundrum is one shared by shoppers wanting to support eco-friendly, social-justice oriented or politically-savvy brands without breaking the bank. Especially around the holidays, retailers make a point of promoting …
Sat., Nov. 11, 2017
Can gas engines be greener than electric vehicles? Depends on electricity source
If you want a gasoline engine that is greener than a fully electric vehicle, you’ll have to buy a car that’s a lot more fuel efficient than the one you’re …
Sat., Jan. 14, 2017
Our favorite decor in Pantone’s Color of the Year, Greenery
Pantone selected its 2017 Color of the Year, Greenery, based on research that shows everyone just wants a big, deep breath of air. “We don’t all have access to the …
Mon., July 30, 2012
Getting There: Grant will help airport cut planes’ emissions
Spokane International Airport is getting green on the tarmac. The airport is undertaking a $2.8 million project to reduce exhaust emissions from aircraft and ground-based generators.
Mon., Oct. 25, 2010
Certified eco-labels ensure right choice
Are you a green shopper? Do you regularly seek out products that claim to better for the planet? These days, it’s getting harder and harder to know which products are …
Fri., Jan. 15, 2010
Stevens County company has state energy tie
Borgford BioEnergy LLC in Stevens County is one of four Washington companies that will work with the Department of Natural Resources on renewable energy projects using biomass from state lands. …
Sat., Sept. 26, 2009
Cleanup of Palouse River murky
PULLMAN – Wilda Patton knew there was something wrong with the water in the Palouse River. “I didn’t know what it was in it that made it poor quality,” said …
Mon., Sept. 14, 2009
Spokane supports more bike routes and events
Lori Arpin sees them riding by constantly near her Hangman Valley home. “We have so many bicyclists going by – like flocks,” said Arpin, who likes to ride a bike …
Thu., Aug. 6, 2009
Pot grower ordered to pay for environmental damage
A Mexican national arrested last August when federal and state agents shut down a large marijuana growing operation in the Okanogan and Wenatchee national forests was sentenced to 75 months …
Sat., July 25, 2009
Water tab merits a few lashes with a dry noodle
I was brought up to be exceedingly stingy with water. I was raised in the arid West, where a brown trickle of water was styled “the South Platte River.” Water …
Sun., May 3, 2009
Idaho wildland agencies need volunteers
Will Cline says “I have a problem with just sitting in the living room,” and that explains, to some extent, why the 81-year old Coeur d’Alene resident has been a …
Sat., May 2, 2009
Getting greener
When 50,000 runners and walkers reach for water during Bloomsday, they leave quite a few paper cups behind. In previous years, cleanup crews have swiftly removed the trampled cups as …
Sat., May 2, 2009
Plan to go green has some seeing red
Citing fears of meddling by the United Nations and concern over increased government spending, some Spokane City Council members are opposing suggestions from a local task force that wants to …
Fri., May 1, 2009
Treasure exhibit opens this summer in Bozeman
Gold galleons, buried jewels and plundered booty: no summer vacation should be without a good treasure hunt! This summer, Bozeman, Montana’s Museum of the Rockies provides the tools and tutorials …
Thu., April 23, 2009
Our View: Buildings contribute a third of greenhouse gases
The article on Earth Day about the Bank of America Financial Center’s drive to recycle is a reminder that buildings are a major environmental player, especially in the area of …
Fri., Sept. 12, 2008
Home fulfills ‘triple-bottom line’
The man who oversaw renovation of two downtown edifices with environmentally friendly features and an aim to build community is bringing those philosophies home. To be precise, he is using …
Tue., Sept. 18, 2007
It’s never too early to be thinking green
Kids these days. They’ve got the weight of the world – and the atmosphere – on their shoulders. When it comes to environmental issues, they’re caught between conflicting tensions, says …
Tue., Aug. 21, 2007
Group hopes to grow green businesses
A new grassroots movement hopes to foster investment in area “green” businesses — but first needs some green of its own. The Sustainable Local Investments Partnership would seek to set …
Tue., July 10, 2007
Coming clean on coming late
I’ll tell you a secret, if you don’t rat me out to CdA Parks Director Doug Eastwood and his wife, Dee. I enjoyed their daughter Valerie’s wedding reception at the …