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Paved Bicycle Trails Are Good For The Billings Economy

Andy West — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:02:17 +0000

Many residents of Billings resent their tax dollars being used to construct paved bike paths. Some believe they are being built to someone’s idea of “greenhouse gas” requirements. Others see the City of Billings with a budget shortfall and consider bike lanes as a luxury when we should be tightening our belts just like families have been during a down economy

Andy West — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:37:47 +0000

Bottled water is one of the biggest environmental disasters of our time. Independent studies have shown chemicals from plastic bottles leach into the water you drink and, with enough exposure, cause cancer. People who live near the plants that manufacture those chemicals are much more likely to contract cancer. In the United States only 34% [...]

Honor Earth Day with 10 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Planet

Danny Groner — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:00:52 +0000

With Earth Day arriving this weekend, the focus is on the environment and how we can save it.

While politicians and community leaders are leading an ongoing charge to make large changes to how to get and use energy, everyone can do his or her part with some small steps around the house or in your daily routine.