This video from the Ocean Conservancy does a great job of explaining the dangers of ocean acidification off the Washington coast and the deadly effects on shellfish. Ocean acidification primarily occurs when carbon dioxide is absorbed by the ocean and turns into carbonic acid, absorbing…
Columbia Riverkeeper, Spokane Riverkeeper and Sierra Club will host an evening discussion about Our Nuclear Neighbor: Hanford, connecting its historic downstream impacts, to the Columbia River, and downwind, to Spokane. The event will take place at Gonzaga University School of Law, Barbieri Moot Court Room…
I'm a little late in reporting this Earth Day news but last Monday the Spokane Teachers Credit Union launched a cool campaign for members who want to switch to paper-saving electronic account statements. Why is it so cool other than simply saving paper? It will…
In terms of my attitude toward cycling to work, I always return to something Barb Chamberlain told the Spokesman a few years ago: “I think people would be scared off if they had to change their whole life all at once. But it’s so doable,…
Remember the illustrated history of the Keystone XL pipeline? Check out the comic come to life with cool sound effects.
The Spokane Master Composters/Recyclers will host the 34th semi-annual Compost Fair at the Finch Arboretum this Saturday, April 27th. The Fair is being held as part of the Arbor Day Celebration and starts at 11 a.m. Attendees must arrive by 1:30 p.m. to complete all…
It has been three years since the Deepwater Horizon well exploded 50 miles off the coast of Louisiana. Eleven men lost their lives that day. On April 22, the rig sank into the Gulf of Mexico, triggering 87 days of uncontrolled oil discharges to the…
Happy Earth Day to all! Each year, I'm asked why Earth Day matters and I'm truthfully exhausted with that argument. It just matters, okay!? (For a longer piece on that issue, read an old blog post called Why Earth Day Matters.) One of the key…
Philip Radford of Greenpeace and Bill McKibben of 350.org recently joined the growing crowd of people calling for comprehensive immigration reform and a pathway to citizenship. I see their leadership on this issue as a promising step. As I explained in Grist three years ago,…
Good news: Spokane Regional Health District’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program kicked off spring by extending its hours of operations in most of its clinic locations. The following sites will operate from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (with no closures…
One of the region's best features is the Centennial Trail even though it has some gaps. Now's the time to speak up on how to fix a few starting with Mission Avenue. The City of Spokane will hold another open house to update citizens on…
Earth Day Spokane returns to Main Ave. in Downtown Spokane this Saturday! Enjoy a full day of amazing local music, street performers, spoken word, short community leader speeches, great local food, children’s activities, bountiful opportunities to learn about environmental organizations in the area and the…
That is a striped beakfish swimming aboard a 20-foot-long Japanese boat that washed ashore last month at Long Beach, Washington. Five of the fish, plus other Japanese species of sea creatures, arrived alive, apparently hitching a ride across the Pacific Ocean on debris that came…
Meet Olivia Peters. Only 12-years-old, she has singlehandedly scaled back a construction project that would eliminate an old-growth forest in Surrey, British Columbia. What's that all aboot you're thinking? She was out for a walk with her mother and noticed the trees were covered with…
Don't forget: Spokane’s only conference covering every facet of opportunity that lies within a regional food economy will be held April 19, 2013. The Power of Our Regional Food Economy: 2013 Conference in Spokane’s University District is expected to attract more than 200 participants, rallying…
Our dear friend Bart Mihailovich, the Spokane Riverkeeper, calls it a branding problem. He says the waterfall graphic at the end of their logo was only recognizable in large applications and did not reproduce well in a smaller scale. It wasn't the only reason: "But…
Known as the possible resting place of Butch Cassidy and home to one of the best greasy spoons in the region, I got mad love for Spangle. The area itself is a sight to behold, a northern gateway to the Palouse. But now, it's time…
Residents of Spokane can now access funding to make their homes more energy efficient or add solar. Thanks to funding from the Washington State Jobs Bill, SustainableWorks, a non-profit energy efficiency program, will be able to offer $95 home energy audits, up to $2,500 in…
The Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) is looking for people interested in volunteer positions that give them a voice in developing local policies, working closely with area decision makers and helping to make transportation choices that shape and develop the regional transportation system. SRTC has…
The Inland Northwest New Economy Summit starts tonight and extends through Saturday. The Summit will focus on promoting ideas and strategies for a stronger and more sustainable regional economy, discussing local development opportunities and renewable energy strategies. “Policy changes at the state level could incentivize…
While I'm not sure where the new head of the Catholic Church stands on climate change, Pope Francis is already shaking things up when it comes to environmental issues. In the beginning, he had made small efforts such as eating meals at home and speaking…
This video comes from SxSW Eco last fall and it demonstrates the power of getting kids to understand and care about the environment. During the conference, a group of well-informed students from the The Khabele School in Austin attended to learn about environmental issues and…
The Spokesman Review has compiled a Bicycling Calendar for 2013, featuring an expanded list of events that now include everything within a 300-mile range of Spokane. Check it out, geek out, and get ready for a number of fantastic events that highlight the best way…
Wow. Just look at the beautiful poster! Earth Day Spokane returns to Main Ave. in Downtown Spokane on April 20th! Enjoy a full day of amazing local music, street performers, spoken word, short community leader speeches, great local food, children’s activities, bountiful opportunities to learn…
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