Between the cholesterol and carbs: Idaho’s utterly embarrassing predator derby exposed here, here and here. Agency cynicism makes the wolf debate much worse – NRDC Switchboard. Why the decline in public concern on climate change? – Yale Environment 360. Supreme Court to review legal twist to takings doctrine – Washington Post. Tester’s Montana wilderness bill — support it or not? – New West Boise.   more »

Snow on the ground, fresh coffee in the pot, and the paper versions of the Spokesman-Review and New York Times this Sunday morning.  Resting up from a busy week at KEA and getting ready for another one, here are some electronic readings from the past busy week. Restructuring of the North Idaho economy underway — New West North American cooperation on wilderness — Idaho Conservation League Land more »

At the brand new KEA book club, it’s Richard Louv’s book, “Last Child in the Woods,” but here are some other recent articles of interest: – A technical discussion of the Spokane River TMDL issue – Marten Law Group – How to talk to climate skeptics - answers for anti-scientists – Scienceblogs - Financial difficulties in small local environmental groups — Miami Herald – What happens in Idaho when development isn’t well planned – more »