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Down To Earth archive for Aug. 21, 2009

FRIDAY, AUG. 21, 2009

Save the Date: Environmental Law Forum

Find out what local experts think about the state of, and future of, Eastern Washington’s environmental laws. In a forum presented by the Spokane County Democrats, the Center for Justice and Gonzaga Law School, presenters will share their ideas on how to improve current policies.…

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Ride Spokane's newest trail tomorrow

Come join DTE tomorrow as we'll be among the first cyclists to ride the new Children of the Sun Trail - a new bike/pedestrian trail incorporated into the new stretch of the North Spokane Corridor. The interesting thing about this new bike/pedestrian trail is that…

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Friday Quote - Urban agriculture 

"The Science Barge is an urban sustainable farm, to show that we can grow food quite easily, quite inexpensively, using only alternative energies in an urban setting - the whole idea of urban agriculture is to get the people to think about where there food…

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Viva Ciudad de México 

We know, we know. Everybody wants to hear more about the plastic bag debate but check out this item from CNN.com: Mexico City's thousands of stores went green Wednesday, as amended ordinances on solid waste now outlaw businesses from giving out thin plastic bags that…

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