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Down To Earth archive for Nov. 14, 2008

FRIDAY, NOV. 14, 2008

Friday Quote - Barack and Climate Change

Bill McKibben, author, climate activist, and member of Grist's board of directors: "Hey, congratulations, or condolences, or whatever's appropriate. I know you're focused on that financial meltdown, but it's the meltdown meltdown that is going to define your two terms in office, Mr. Obama. How…

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Spokane River workshops

A series of public workshops is upon us to update and provide input about the current state of the Spokane River ---Monday November 17th, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Lakeside Middle School Auditorium, 6169 Highway 291, Nine Mile Falls. ---Monday November 24th, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.,…

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Road block

The North Idaho Community Action Network filed an injunction to halt construction on the Sand Creek Byway in Sandpoint, Idaho, citing a violation of the federal Clean Water Act. The 2.1-mile, $98 million highway is hardly a stranger to delays: The Sandpoint News-Bulletin once reported…

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