You’ve probably noticed there are less cars on the road resulting in less traffic and less air pollution. With fewer cars on the road, it’s easier to go places and less stressful too. “Right now, there are more people teleworking, riding bicycles and walking,” says LeAnn Yamamoto with Commute Smart Northwest. “Let’s continue this movement,” she adds, noting that “biking …
At a time when we need more good news, Schweitzer Mountain Resort recently announced a major investment in reducing the impact the resort’s operations have on the natural environment that sustains it. The broad-reaching initiative to reduce the resort’s environmental impact targets resource areas such as energy, water, waste, fleet fuels, supply chain, and forest health. To help with this …
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A few points on the operational cost of electric vehicles: In addition to zero oil changes
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The City of Spokane, has received a 2010 American Planning Association (APA) and Planning Association of Washington (PAW) Joint Planning award for its “Greenhouse Gas” inventory reports
There’s been lots of buzz about “complete streets” in Spokane recently. Now it’s time to get involved! Please read this invitation to the upcoming Complete Streets Spokane planning meeting from the executive director of the Bicycle Alliance of Washington. “If you have been reading the Spokesman Review and Out There Monthly, you know that there has been …
Find out what local experts think about the state of, and future of, Eastern Washington’s environmental laws. In a forum presented by the Spokane County Democrats, the Center for Justice and Gonzaga Law School, presenters will share their ideas on how to improve current policies. The event is from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on August …
August 12 is Go Green Night at Avista Stadium. The Go Green Directory and Avista are sponsoring a night at the ballpark dedicated to environmental sustainability. Join the Spokane Indians in learning ways to “go green.” Sign up at the game for a chance to win an energy saving appliance!
The Spokane Parks and Recreation Department has hired a non-profit firm, GP RED, to help conduct an ambitious comprehensive planning process. The intent of this project is to create a sustainable parks and recreation system for future Spokane residents. The meetings/workshops will take place on July 13, 14 and 15 at various locations throughout the city. Monday, July 13, 2009 …
