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Down To Earth archive for Sept. 11, 2009

FRIDAY, SEPT. 11, 2009

Welcome To The Academy Of Sciences

The California Academy Of Sciences in Golden Gate Park is a modern marvel, focusing on sustainability in an interactive way. Here were thousands of visitors from all over the world, checking a climate change exhibit where kids sat at a kiosk and contacted their local…

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Friday Quote

"The average amount of water each person in Spokane uses increases five-fold in the summer because of soaking and over-soaking lawns. Because water is cheap here, Spokane uses more water per capita than almost any city in the country." - William Stimson in August 27th…

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