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Danny sings the blues Seattle Times columnist needs a new ride |
biodiversivist |
07 May 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: biofuels, cars, energy, oil, Seattle (all these topics) |
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The dream reborn Ron Sims on MLKJr., climate change, and green jobs |
Patrick Mazza |
04 Apr 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: grassroots activism, green jobs, politics, Seattle (all these topics) |
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Sack It to 'Em Seattle mayor proposes fee for paper and plastic bags |
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03 Apr 2008 |
News |
| Posted at 11:08 AM on 03 Apr 2008 Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels has proposed a 20-cent fee for both paper and plastic bags in grocery, convenience, and drug stores in the city to discourage their use. "The answer to the question 'Paper or plastic?' should be 'Neither,'" Nickels said. "Both harm the environment. Every piece of plastic ever made is still with us in the environment, and the best way to handle waste is ... |
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| Topics: news, politics, Seattle, waste (all these topics) |
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The sweet smell of victory Seattle gets five more blocks of bike lanes |
biodiversivist |
02 Apr 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: bikes, cars, green living, placemaking, Seattle (all these topics) |
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Grey's anatomy Victim of Seattle arsons reaffirms commitment to green building |
David Roberts |
05 Mar 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: placemaking, politics, grassroots activism, green building, Seattle, Earth Liberation Front (all these topics) |
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Know Thy ELF 'Eco-terrorism' suspected in Seattle-area arson |
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03 Mar 2008 |
News |
| Posted at 11:18 AM on 03 Mar 2008 Four unoccupied multimillion-dollar homes burned in a Seattle suburb Monday in what officials have reason to believe was eco-related arson. Explosives were found in the homes, and a spray-painted sign out front -- "Built green? Nope black! McMansions in RCDs r not green" -- bore the initials of radical environmental group the Earth Liberation Front. The Woodinville, Wash., homes were built wi ... |
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| Topics: Earth Liberation Front, eco-terrorism, environmental movement, grassroots activism, news, placemaking, Seattle (all these topics) |
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Green power empowerment Events in Seattle and Portland sure to inspire |
Erik Hoffner |
28 Feb 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: Seattle, renewable energy, energy, Portland (all these topics) |
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Stadium Barack Obama takes the stage in Seattle to rally support for Saturday's state caucuses |
Katy Balatero |
08 Feb 2008 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: Barack Obama, elections, politics, presidential race 08, Seattle (all these topics) |
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A desire named streetcar Transportation planning with people in mind |
Eric de Place |
12 Dec 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: Seattle, public transportation, placemaking (all these topics) |
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Transportation and climate get hitched Seattle-area voters tied the knot |
Eric de Place |
07 Nov 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: cars, climate, greenhouse-gas emissions, legislation, local politics, placemaking, politics, public transportation, Seattle (all these topics) |
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Seattle meets Kyoto Is there another side to Seattle's good news? |
Clark Williams-Derry |
01 Nov 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: climate, energy, greenhouse-gas emissions, Seattle (all these topics) |
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Me, at the USCMCPS Mayors gather in Seattle to discuss climate |
David Roberts |
01 Nov 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: Seattle, climate, climate change mitigation (all these topics) |
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Get your industrial agrodiesel here Profit motive is eating the planet |
biodiversivist |
18 Oct 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: biofuels, energy, grassroots activism, local politics, politics, Seattle (all these topics) |
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Congested roads, free-flowing people Commuters in Seattle avoid congested roads by driving less |
Clark Williams-Derry |
16 Oct 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: placemaking, Seattle (all these topics) |
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Runway success A recap of Seattle's Green Fashion Week runway show |
Sarah van Schagen |
09 Oct 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: fashion, green living, Seattle (all these topics) |
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I had a dream Seattle in 2020 |
biodiversivist |
05 Oct 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: bikes, placemaking, Seattle (all these topics) |
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Party with us in our hometown On Oct. 17, Grist is throwing a bash in Seattle -- you're invited |
David Roberts |
03 Oct 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: Seattle, shameless self-promotion (all these topics) |
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Roads with transit? No, thanks The RTID package doesn't give Seattle voters a fair choice |
Erica Barnett |
30 Sep 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: politics, public transportation, Seattle, urban planning (all these topics) |
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Russian roulette Expect bicycle deaths in Seattle to climb |
biodiversivist |
30 Sep 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: bikes, placemaking, Seattle (all these topics) |
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Dirty hippies at it again Another agrofuel protest hits City Hall |
biodiversivist |
21 Sep 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: biofuels, business, energy, Seattle (all these topics) |
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Roads vs. transit Seattle enviros face a Hobson's choice in November |
Erica Barnett |
23 Aug 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: cars, placemaking, politics, public transportation, Seattle (all these topics) |
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The traffic is jammin' Fear of traffic snarls led to easier commutes in Seattle |
Clark Williams-Derry |
17 Aug 2007 |
Gristmill |
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| Topics: placemaking, public transportation, Seattle (all these topics) |
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15 Green Cities
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19 Jul 2007 |
Main Dish |
| These metropolises aren't literally the greenest places on earth -- they're not necessarily dense with foliage, for one, and some still have a long way to go down the path to sustainability. But all of the cities on this list deserve recognition for making impressive strides toward eco-friendliness, helping their many millions of residents live better, greener lives. If your favorite green city didn't make the list, tell us why it deserves recognition in the comment ... |
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| Topics: Chicago, lists, London, placemaking, Portland, San Francisco, Seattle, urban planning, Vancouver (all these topics) |
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Music to Our Ears Music festivals across the country aim to lessen their footprint |
Sarah van Schagen |
03 Jul 2007 |
Arts and Minds |
| Bonnaroo 2006. Photo: Sarah van Schagen. I'm sitting in the middle of a field in rural Tennessee, and it feels like it's got to be 110 degrees out. Somehow I've forgotten about my sweat-lined brow and muddy shoes; instead, I'm focused on listening to Bonnaroo's head press guy, Ken Weinstein of Big Hassle Media, talk about the music festival's ongoing efforts to put on a greener ... |
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| Topics: Bonnaroo, Chicago, green living, music, Seattle (all these topics) |
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Spit on Polish Community advocates focus on dangers of nail salons |
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27 Jun 2007 |
Daily Grist |
| Spit on Polish Community advocates focus on dangers of nail salons They say a rising tide lifts all boats, and the rising tide of eco-awareness is now lifting ... nail salons. The fume-filled shops are getting attention from groups eager to expose their health risks, which can include cancer and birth defects. The U.S. EPA has given two Seattle-area nonprofits a $100,000 grant for a three-year "Toxic Beau ... |
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| Topics: green living, health, news, Seattle, toxics (all these topics) |
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