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Down To Earth archive for Feb. 3, 2009

TUESDAY, FEB. 3, 2009

A bad day at the races

Raceway supporters, there’s something in the water you should know about.Spokane County received a notice regarding their recently purchased raceway: It will be added to the state’s “Hazardous Sites List” after the discovery of a bad chemical in the water supply. Tim Connor at the…

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Tuesday Video---Green For All

This is a longer edition. “The Lawrence of Arabia: Director’s Cut” of Tuesday Videos at just over an hour. But it’s worth it. So kick back as the Center For American Progress hosts a green economy forum with California congresswoman and Secretary of Labor designate…

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Legislative watch

Last week, Gov. Chris Gregoire announced a legislation package that will focus on green jobs to boost the economy and lower the state’s carbon footprint. The legislation contains House Bill 1819 and its equivalent Senate Bill 5735. Both bills would implement a cap and trade…

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