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There are lots of reasons to constrain the galloping growth of wind and solar. Issues like unreliability, excessive cost and environmental destruction. None of them is funny. But the idea that one form of renewables (wind...

From the Cliff Mass Weather Blog Cliff Mass It is very unfortunate when government entities provide information that is incorrect and exaggerated. Misinformation made worse by the willing repetition by…

Sustainable construction and design have become a trendy topic in real estate, with homebuyers now proudly showing off their graywater systems and solar panels...

The spirit of sustainability and being eco-friendly is all about using what's already there. Use a piece of land the way it is, without hanging it to suit the needs of a building. In the spirit of reclaiming wood, repurposing...

No suggestion that global warming/climate change is the cause.

A cool, wet winter has created an increased wildfire threat by producing a bountiful volume of flammable grasses. 

Oculis Lodge offers a new way to enjoy nature while embracing the luxuries of a high-end hotel experience. Rather than dealing with the hustle and bustle of hotel lobbies and check in process, Oculis offers individual igloo-shaped...

nslee is demonstrating his visionary limitations, as he cannot see the ugly side of his wind, solar, and EV mandated world.

As traveling vegans know, it’s often hard to find plant-based food outside of big cities. But in the small town of Kettle Falls, Washington, a vegan encountering Gardenview Estate B&B might think that they’re dreaming,...

Seattle is expected to grow by another 70,000 residents in the next 20 years. A collaboration between The Miller Hull Partnership and Runberg Architecture Group resulted in a whimsical new style of apartment building. With...

Mwworks created a warm and rustic, but modern home on Whidbey Island for a multigenerational family to enjoy. Whidbey Island Farm Retreat is a gorgeous getaway that carefully winds its way among Douglas firs the family wanted...

Architecture takes a variety of forms and serves many purposes, but most people would agree that the best home is one that meets the family's needs and lifestyle goals...

The San Juan Islands have the same problem as lots of beautiful places — it relies on tourism dollars and wants to welcome visitors, but the ecosystem can only take so much...

This is the story of how a decommissioned apple processing facility became a modern rural retreat. Created by Best Practice Architecture, Cloud Ranch is an amazing combination of the old and the new.[...]

On Wednesday, officials at the Washington state department of agriculture (WSDA) said they had destroyed the first "murder hornet" nest of the season. The nest was located near the town of Blaine along the Canadian border....