In case you didn't know, our friends at the Spokane River Forum have a project aimed at certifying small businesses reducing hazardous waste and protecting the environment called EnviroStars. . This four minute video shows what businesses are saying about the benefits of EnviroStars certification.…
This could be an idea for Mad Men. Before Exxon there were the Esso, Enco and Humble brands. Exxon formerly replaced them in 1973. I don't know if they retained the services of the ad agency behind this gem in LIFE from 1962 but the…
Tired of the snow? Well, here's another sign that Spring isn't too far as the City Of Spokane is trying to urge Mother Nature along as it resumes curbside yard and food waste pickup on Monday, March 3rd. The optional City service runs from March…
This short film from the Post Carbon Insitute addresses the false assertion that peak oil is a thing of the past due to innovations in fuel extraction in unconvential areas. Like, um, tar sands. Meanwhile, oil companies tell us "don't worry, drive on." What the…
A big part of getting down to earth is getting dirty so I urge you to take advantage of a series of classes offered by the Spokane Regional Solid Waste System (SRSWS) this Spring. The Master Composter/Recycler training program includes six sessions that include lecture,…
The Department of Ecology is currently seeking comments on two reports regarding the Holcim Inc. property along the Spokane River in Spokane Valley. One describes the extent of soil and groundwater contamination while the second evaluates cleanup options for the site. There will be a…
Check out these new maps from New Scientist that lets you see see how average temperatures in specific locations all around the world have changed over the past 120 years-ish. All you need to do is enter in your city and county and discover the…
Finally, you can navigate the world as a goat. Coffee Stain Studios posted a video of a “Goat Simulator” game, writing that it "brings next gen goat simulation to a whole new level. You no longer have to fantasize about being a goat, your dreams…
The Spokane EnviroKids are inviting families to celebrate Valentine’s Day and learn about the importance of clean air through fun, hands-on activities at the “I Love Clean Air Day” event this Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Mobius Science Center, 811 West Main…
The University of Idaho Sustainability Center and the Office of Community Partnerships have awarded grants totaling more than $13,900 to five students and three faculty for the 2013-2014 academic year. The UI Sustainability Center’s student-led grant program facilitates student engagement in building campus sustainability by…
Kate McLean makes “Sensory maps” of cities, going as far as to develop a map showing what cities smell like. She told FastCoExist: “Smells have stories and connect with us at an emotional level, bringing back memories of locations, events, and people," she says. “Smell…
Here's a good opportunity for citizens in North Idaho to get involved in helping improve improve water quality in the five northern counties with the Panhandle Basin Advisory Group (BAG). The BAG advises the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) on water quality protection issues.…
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