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Seattle University among top ‘green’ colleges

Photo caption: The first American institution of higher learning to focus primarily on the relationship between humans and the environment, the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine became the first carbon-neutral college in 2007 and plans to be completely rid of fossil fuels on campus by 2030. Dear EarthTalk: I’m going into my […]

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Get Maximum Yield from Minimal Garden Space

by Melinda Myers Growing on a deck or balcony is a great way to bring the garden to your backdoor. You can attract butterflies and hummingbirds into easy view and grow edibles within close reach when cooking. For some, it may be the only available space to garden. Make the most of every square foot […]

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The Musical: What is this show about?

The Tony Award-nominated musical comedy “The Musical” will grace the stage in May of The Craterian Theater at The Collier Center in Medford, Oregon. Performances are set at 7:30 p.m. May 1-2 and May 8-9. Tickets are adults $28, youth & students 22 and under $10. The play follows two struggling writers hope to make […]

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“Dragonia” by Northwest artist Andrea Traphagen

Caption: “Dragonia” by Andrea Traphagen Woodland, Washington artist Andrea Traphagen paints her original watercolors and acrylics in vibrant hues…taking you from fantasy worlds to old world to current times. With the stroke of a brush and a vivid imagination, Andrea’s vision takes you into a world of mermaids, dragon flies and old growth forests. She […]

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Toxic mine waste could harm Bristol Bay

Photo caption: If the Pebble Mine project is allowed to proceed after all, the nearby Bristol Bay fishery — one of the richest in the world — may never recover. Emma Forsberg, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: What’s the background of the controversy over whether to allow development of a big copper and gold mine near Alaska’s […]

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Stick Figure back with “World on Fire”

Hook-worthy reggae beats at 6 p.m. June 14 to the Britt Music and Arts Festival stage in Jacksonville, Oregon. Stick Figure is back with his newest album, World on Fire. As with his previous releases, World on Fire was written, produced and recorded by Woodruff, a self-taught musician, this time at Stick Figure-owned Great Stone […]

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How to rescue an injured animal

Photo caption: Hedgehogs are declining as humans increasingly invade their habitat. DIY Garden blogger Rachel Brown was determined to spread injured animal rescue information after helping to detangle a hedgehog caught in netting last year. Brown recently posted a comprehensive guide on what to do if you come across an injured animal outside. There are […]

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Photographer’s passionate Northwest quest

Photo Caption: Jake Bestgen captures a brilliant image of rustic barn with  Mount Adams towering in the background. Photographer Jake Bestgen is passionate about capturing his many Pacific Northwest landscape and floral arrangements. “Until just recently, my work has remained in the archives of my computer,” says Bestgen, a Vancouver, Washington resident. “I recently decided […]

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Seattle joins ‘fly quiet’ trend

Photo caption: Some airlines are investing in newer planes and working with airports to alter their flight paths and schedules for the sake of reducing noise pollution. Credit: Snapwire, Pexels. Dear EarthTalk: I’ve noticed more and more air traffic over my house in Seattle and I’m getting a little sick of all the noise. Is […]

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Boost Your Landscape’s Curb Appeal in One Weekend

Photo caption: Define garden spaces with decorative garden edging while keeping unruly plants out of the lawn and off walkways. Photo credit:  Photo courtesy of Gardener’s Supply Company by Melinda Myers Create a front garden that is sure to boost your mood and welcome visitors all year round.  All you need is one weekend and […]