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At environmental summit Dalai Lama says education leads to change

PORTLAND — The deterioration of the planet is a “very serious matter,” the Dalai Lama said Saturday morning during a forum hosted by Maitripa College. He was the highlighted speaker during, “Universal Responsibility and the Global Environment: An Environmental Summit,” which featured noted experts Andrea Durbin, director of the Oregon Environmental Council, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber and scientist David Suzuki.
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BRIEF: Majority of pastors doubt global warming

| Apr 18, 2013

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.
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BRIEF: Tickets for Dalai Lama’s visit to Portland on sale

| Feb 25, 2013

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.
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BRIEF: Gonzaga aims for climate neutrality

| Feb 5, 2013

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.
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Spokane’s own Natural Living Show to debut in October

| Sep 19, 2012

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.
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“Surviving Progress” asks if we can change our ways

| Aug 27, 2012

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.
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Expert to discuss energy and climate policies

| Aug 14, 2012

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.
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Animal’s souls

| Aug 9, 2012

I came across the Viewpoints post on here about whether or not animals have souls. My answer is based on what I've been told... by the animals. Let’s start from the beginning.
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BRIEF: Holy Trinity to show “The Last Mountain”

| Aug 1, 2012

On Aug. 9 at  p.m. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will host a free screening of "The Last Mountain." This film tells the story of a small group of ordinary citizens trying to stop big coal corporations from continuing the practice of mountaintop removal mining.
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The little Kawthoolei Garden in East Central

| Apr 12, 2012

Community gardens are becoming practical ways to cultivate a more healthy neighborhood and foster opportunities to build more relationships within the community they are planted within. Three years ago, Jacob’s Well started a garden and this year looks like it’s going to be even more fruitful th...
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