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A Nugget of Conservation Gold in the Political Dross

A rare bipartisan effort to benefit the environment. Continue reading
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FDA proposing new sunscreen regulations – Wed, 31 Aug 2011 PST

Over the past three decades, significant findings regarding the damaging effects of sun exposure have encouraged sun seekers to step away from the baby oil, cocoa butter and UV reflectors in search of better UV protection. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories
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The Key to the Success of the America’s Great Outdoors Initiative

“The President was on the mark in everything he said: We need greater federal funding and partnerships with land conservation groups to protect the beautiful and ecologically vital land around the country. We need to protect working farmland. We need to create more parks in our
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All About Natural Makeup

From Head (Lipstick) to Toe (Nail Polish), we’ve got you covered. thedailygreen.com article feed
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The Peak Oil Clock

We hear and read all sorts of numbers bandied about regarding oil consumption; phenomenal figures that are really hard to get our heads around. Sometimes it’s a long way from the head to the heart and static figures and statistics don’t feel “real” at times. Im
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Fresh, Local and Wild – Mon, 09 Jan 2012 PST

It’s said that three can be a crowd. In the case of Wild Sage American Bistro owners David Wells and Tom Sciortino, and consulting partner Gare Traeger, the trio is like one of the restaurant’s award-winning entrées: a perfect blend of first-rate ingredients which complements and
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Compost Your Christmas Tree

Make a dent in holiday waste this year. thedailygreen.com article feed
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Check out this bike that plays vinyl records

Two of my favorite things have now been combined: Vinyl and cycling. It plays music when you ride! The Going Going Going Biking blog reports: They designed the bike as part of their Feats per Minute project. The tempo of your bike ride determines the beats per minute you produce,
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Bet you didn't know you could recycle that! – Wed, 25 May 2011 PST

Today, recycling is as much a part of most of our lives as taking out the trash; we don’t just throw things away, we interrogate them. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories
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Go Toxic Free – Mon, 17 May 2010 PST

Household cleaners, yard and garden chemicals, paints, and used oil can easily accumulate in cupboards and on storage shelves. Many of these products are considered to be toxic hazards for you and your family. In addition, they find their way to the Spokane River, where they can cause
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