Tag: Environment

A report released this week shows a majority of pastors disagree global warming is real and man made.

When asked to respond to the statement: "I believe global warming is real and man made," 43 percent of pastors affirm the statement while 54 percent disagree.

Tickets for the Dalai Lama's upcoming visit to Portland are now on sale.

He will be speaking at an environmental summit at Maitripa College May 9-11.

Gonzaga University President Thayne McCulloh has approved Gonzaga’s first comprehensive Climate Action Plan, which aims for Gonzaga to achieve climate neutrality — zero emissions — by 2050, said Brian G. Henning, associate professor of philosophy and co-chair of Gonzaga’s Advisory Council on Stewardship and Sustainability in a press release.

A winter view from Sravasti Abbey in Newport.

The Natural Living Show, Spokane’s premier consumer show for natural, organic, sustainable and healthy products — will make its debut at the Spokane Community College Lair on Oct. 13, according to a news release.

The show will feature eco-friendly, sustainable and healthy products and services for those living an eco-friendly and healthy lifestyle and will showcase a variety of products including, food, supplements, holistic health, sustainable products and other items.

The Book Parlor, the West Central bookstore operated by Salem Lutheran Church, recently screened the documentary Surviving Progress. The film does not take a markedly theological approach to its subject matter; its first language is science.

On Thursday Griffin Thompson, a U.S. State Department alternative energy and climate expert, will be in Spokane to discuss how international climate and energy policies impact the community.

The event, hosted by the World Affairs Council of Spokane will be at the Saranac Public House from 5:30-7:30 p.m.