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It’s Alive! Corpse Flower Unleashes Rare Bloom, Big Stink At WSU Vancouver
The Titan arum plant, also known as the corpse flower, began its bloom Monday night just before 8 p.m. The window to smell its signature odor is brief, lasting just 24 to 48 hours. Continue Reading It’s Alive! Corpse Flower Unleashes Rare Bloom, Big Stink At WSU Vancouver
BLM Says They Won’t Kill Wild Horses In Western States To Control Growing Population
The federal Bureau of Land Management will not pursue lethal measures such as euthanasia or selling horses for slaughter to deal with what officials say is an ecological and fiscal crisis caused by too many wild horses on rangelands in the U.S. West, an official said Thursday. Continue Reading BLM Says They Won’t Kill Wild Horses In Western States To Control Growing Population
High-Tide Flooding On The Rise, Especially Along The East Coast, Forecasters Warn
As sea levels rise, coastal flooding that used to happen only during storms is increasingly occurring on sunny days. That has local officials reconsidering everything from zoning to police budgets. Continue Reading High-Tide Flooding On The Rise, Especially Along The East Coast, Forecasters Warn
Anchorage Hit A Balmy 90 Degrees This Week — For The First Time On Record
Temperatures climbed to 90 degrees in Anchorage, Alaska, on Thursday, breaking the all-time heat record for the northerly city. Anchorage’s previous record high (at least since 1952) was 85 degrees Fahrenheit, set on June 14, 1969. Continue Reading Anchorage Hit A Balmy 90 Degrees This Week — For The First Time On Record
The Economic Toll Of Headlines That Prompted Agent Orange Scare In Wallowa Lake
For the better part of a month, Joseph, in Oregon’s northeastern corner, has been associated with the toxic herbicide Agent Orange, which the military used liberally during the Vietnam War. National headlines suggested barrels of Agent Orange were found in nearby Wallowa Lake. That’s not the case. Continue Reading The Economic Toll Of Headlines That Prompted Agent Orange Scare In Wallowa Lake
Researchers Work To Control Moth Outbreak In Washington Forests
The tussock moth caterpillar is quite the sight, if you’ve ever seen one hanging around a Douglas fir tree. These hungry caterpillars can eat Douglas fir and grand fir needles, first starting with the new needles that grow as the caterpillars hatch. Later, munching on older needles high in the treetops. Continue Reading Researchers Work To Control Moth Outbreak In Washington Forests
Lab Results Show Eastern Oregon’s Wallowa Lake Free Of Herbicide Barrel Contaminants
After almost 10 months of waiting, residents of Joseph, Oregon, can feel more confident drinking their water and swimming in nearby Wallowa Lake, according to lab test results released Thursday. Continue Reading Lab Results Show Eastern Oregon’s Wallowa Lake Free Of Herbicide Barrel Contaminants
1st Democratic Presidential Debate Kicks Off, Jay Inslee Highlights Climate Message
Night 1 of the first Democratic debate is over. The conversation was dominated by , and . As the candidates tussled, at least three of them showed off their Spanish-language ability. President Trump even weighed in — to mock NBC for and to “BORING.” Continue Reading 1st Democratic Presidential Debate Kicks Off, Jay Inslee Highlights Climate Message
Are There More Cougars In Our Space Or More Of Us In Theirs?
It’s hard not to notice that cougars are making it into the news these days. It’s also hard to miss how they’re getting there: by entering neighborhoods and putting residents on edge. Continue Reading Are There More Cougars In Our Space Or More Of Us In Theirs?
Oregon Senate President Says Cap-And-Trade Bill Is Dead Amid GOP Walkout
Senate President Peter Courtney, D-Salem, says Oregon’s sweeping plan for addressing climate change this legislative session does not have the votes to pass. But it’s not clear whether that will be enough to bring Senate Republicans back to work. Continue Reading Oregon Senate President Says Cap-And-Trade Bill Is Dead Amid GOP Walkout
Oregon Senate Republicans Stage Walkout For 2nd Time This Year To Stop Vote On Climate Bill
For the second time this legislative session, Oregon Senate Republicans prepared Thursday to stage a walkout, denying Democrats the ability to pass legislation. It’s the latest step in a standoff over sweeping climate change legislation. Continue Reading Oregon Senate Republicans Stage Walkout For 2nd Time This Year To Stop Vote On Climate Bill
More Bad Buzz For Bees: Record Numbers Of Honey Bee Colonies Died Last Winter
Bee colony death continues to rise. According to the Bee Informed Partnership’s latest survey, released this week, U.S. beekeepers lost nearly 40% of their honey bee colonies last winter — the greatest reported winter hive loss since the partnership started its surveys 13 years ago. Continue Reading More Bad Buzz For Bees: Record Numbers Of Honey Bee Colonies Died Last Winter
