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 »

It’s been a super busy week here at KEA — grant deadlines, comment deadlines, speaking engagements, and all-day meetings – but we still read teh entire internets every day. Here’s some interesting stuff: Dysfunctional agencies? Really? — CPR Blog Climate skeptics? Really? Here’s how to talk to one. — Scienceblogs (via Legal Planet) Speaking of… The last of the flat-earthers — Washington Post A green World more »

More global warming reading.  And a potential new development for an old mine: –  MORE global warming non-believers? – People-Press.org  – Cool home efficiency competition. – NRDC Swithboard  – The real climate challenge will be adaptation. States first. — Legal Planet  – The Eternal Sunshine Mine – Down to Earth NW