We love coffee here at DTE. But for the source, it's incredibly hard work, taking a lot of water to run a successful coffee farm. Watch this clip of an organic farm in Guatemala is using substantially less to grow its crops. EarthReport says that…
Bad news for the U.S. coal industry as another proposed coal export terminal was turned down.The Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL) rejected a vital permit for Ambre Energy’s proposed Morrow Pacific coal export project along the Columbia River. The historic decision deals a…
David Roberts put it best: There was a time in the distant past — call it the late 2000s — when infographics seemed like a good idea. You can pack all kinds of info into a visually appealing file that’s easy to share! What could…
Well, this is a very different Council Connection. The monthly cable television program featuring Spokane City Council members as hosts was always filmed in council chambers - sort of like Wayne's World meets C-SPAN, making Spokane the only place where you'll find such a program.…
The Washington Conservation Corps, a part of the Washington Department of Ecology, has opened 288 jobs that help protect and restore the environment. Working in partnership with AmeriCorps, the WCC provides annual member positions for 18 – 25 years old and no age restrictions for…
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that by the end of August, the U.S. Forest Service will most likely use up it's annual firefighting budget - way before the fiscal year ends in October. While fires continue through Washington and much of the west, it was…
Good news from the City: A new section of the Centennial Trail has been completed along Summit Boulevard. I can't think of a better way to celebrate the 25th birthday of this local treasure than closing the gap at Mile 25 which extends from Bridge…
Check out this simple, effective heat map that shows, while cultures may all have their own version of junk food, too many manage to dig it up when the sun goes down. Here's an excerpt from Fast Co Design: I’ve always found it easy to…
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