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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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~Learn all about: Drought Tolerant Yards

 Hi Everyone, Laurie Jackson, Water Stewardship Coordinator, City of Spokane Environmental Programs…….Wanted me to pass along the following invitation:Teya Kuhle will be presenting “Beautiful Realistic Drought Tolerant Yards” at the downtown Public Library
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We Want to Hear From YOU, What did you think about the Showcase of GREEN Homes?

We WANT your Review of the Showcase of GREEN Homes!  Share your point of view with US.  Just reply to this blog.  The Spokane Home Builders Association will be providing me with the latest statistics and the BuiltGreen Builders review of the show tomorrow, until then
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Friday Quote: My exchange with Cathy McMorris Rodgers about gutting the EPA Smart Growth division

Thank you for contacting me regarding the FY 2012 Interior Appropriations Act. It is an honor to represent the people of Eastern Washington and I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with me. Like you, I believe it is important that we protect our wildlife a
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Food Access Coalition leads discussion about creating a local food system – Wed, 15 Jun 2011 PST

Local governments create detailed plans for transportation, land use, population growth, education and economic development, but what about food? As a fundamental need, shouldn’t some thought go into ensuring that our community has a sustainable plan for accessing healthy, safe food
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"We Need To Do More When It Comes To Having Brief, Panicked Thoughts About Climate Change"

"Suppose you've just sat down in a crisply air-conditioned movie theater. Why not take the length of a preview or two to consider the building's massive carbon footprint? Imagine those greenhouse gases trapped in the atmosphere, disrupting ecosystems and causing infectiou
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What’s the Spokane River dispute resolution process all about? – Sun, 11 Apr 2010 PST

Many have heard or read that a “dispute resolution process” is under way on several different issues involving the Department of Ecology’s water quality improvement plan for the Spokane River. DownToEarthNW.com: EcoLink stories
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Sierra Club, DTE founders will share info about coal Tuesday – Fri, 19 Aug 2011 PST

People wanting to know more about coal and its possible impact on residents if a new plan to send trainloads through Washington are invited to a free presentation Tuesday. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories
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Community sharing concerns about coal – Fri, 26 Aug 2011 PST

About 100 trains already thunder through Spokane daily. Now imagine 48 more, each stretching over a mile-and-a-half, filled with coal, leaving coal dust and diesel fumes in their wake. DownToEarthNW.com: DTE News stories
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Local Builders Share Comments about the Home Show

Local Builders Share their Comments about the Home Show.   Sparked by interest in rising energy costs and heightened environmental awareness, over 2,500 attendees toured Six Built-Green Certified Homes in the River District.  All attendees expressed a desire to save money an
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