Fossil fuels dominate our lives We occasionally receive letters from readers calling our attention to the fact that wind turbines are not green because they kill birds, are an eyesore, and make noise. We also had a President that claimed windmills cause cancer and destroys the value of homes. And there have been many articles written claiming electric cars (EVs) are more damaging to the environment than gas-fueled cars. The claim is that the manufacturing processes used to build EVs and their batteries produce more CO2 and other side effects than are ever offset over their lifetime of use. This same issue is used against solar panels and wind turbines,…
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Native Plant Guilds
The ecological gardening trend is growing every year as more and more people are becoming aware of the negative impacts of climate change and industrial pollution
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Top 12 Climate Developments of 2022
2022 should be celebrated for some amazing climate developments that will make a difference for years to come.
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Solar Oregon Wine and Brew Tour
What is better than solar energy and good wine and beer?
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Oregon Tradeswomen’s Career Fair
There are incredible opportunities for debt-free career training in the skilled construction trades. Oregon Tradeswomen
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Camas Plant and Garden Fair 2023
May 13 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Downtown Camas, WA Everything for your yard and garden in charming Downtown Camas! Held the day before Mother’s Day, the plant fair draws in thousands of people to enjoy and explore the amazing selection of plants, trees, garden art and supplies, and much more provided by dedicated local growers and vendors. Kids’ activities, live music, entertainment, fresh food, and the shops and restaurants of Downtown Camas all add to the community experience. Come make a day of it! For more info: www.cwplantfair.org
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Scatter Day at River View Cemetery
Saturday, April 22 Scatter Day is an annual tradition at River View Cemetery and an opportunity for people to provide a beautiful send-off for a loved one’s cremated remains. Remains that were previously at home on a mantle, bookshelf, dedicated display, discovered in a closet, or inherited. Many are unsure what to do with these cremated remains, but now, for a third year, River View offers an option to area families to scatter cremated remains in the cemetery for free. This free service to the community provides peace of mind and a beautiful setting for 16 families per year to gently and securely place cremated remains along the cemetery’s beautiful…
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Educational Resources at Symbiop Garden Shop
Participating in the practice of growing your own food and being a steward to the land is rewarding in a way that few other things are
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Erica L. Rodman Receives Accredited Land Consultant Designation
Erica L. Rodman, Managing Broker, Woodland Real Estate (www.woodlandwa.com) of Woodland, WA was designated as an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC). Rodman is now joining an elite group of over 500 land specialists who hold this designation. In addition to subscribing to the REALTORS® Code of Ethics, ALCs support the high standards of conduct and experience that directly relates to their specialty. Erica Rodman specializes in the sale of residential land, timberland, and rural homes on acreage. The REALTORS® Land Institute confers the Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) Designation only to its members who meet the rigorous knowledge and experience requirements. The industry recognizes the ALC Designation as the pinnacle of achievement…
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Book Review: Electrify by Saul Griffith
Climate change is a planetary emergency. We have to do something now—but what?
