Environment
Environment
Across The West, Communities And Landowners Prepare For Their Own Paradise Wildfire Scenario
It’s been a little over a year since the Camp Fire destroyed the town of Paradise, which impacted thousands of lives in Northern California. The disaster also alarmed people across the West, who are now asking themselves: Could a fire like that happen here? Continue Reading Across The West, Communities And Landowners Prepare For Their Own Paradise Wildfire Scenario
It Flew! All-Electric Seaplane Completes Milestone First Flight Near Vancouver, British Columbia
A fully electric seaplane has made its first flight over the mouth of the Fraser River near Vancouver. The maiden flight represents a milestone in the long process of reducing the aviation industry’s emissions, noise and costs by electrifying short-to-medium distance commercial flying. Continue Reading It Flew! All-Electric Seaplane Completes Milestone First Flight Near Vancouver, British Columbia
Judge Rules In Favor Of Exxon In Climate Change Fraud Case
In a three-week trial, New York state prosecutors argued that the oil company had downplayed the financial risks it faces from possible climate regulation. Attorney General Letitia James said doing so made Exxon’s assets appear more secure than they really were, which in turn affected its share price and defrauded investors. Continue Reading Judge Rules In Favor Of Exxon In Climate Change Fraud Case
Alaska Cod Fishery Closes And Industry Braces For Ripple Effect
In an unprecedented response to historically low numbers of Pacific cod, the federal cod fishery in the Gulf of Alaska is closing for the 2020 season. The decision, announced Friday, Dec. 6, came as little surprise, but it’s the first time the fishery has closed due to concerns over low stock. Continue Reading Alaska Cod Fishery Closes And Industry Braces For Ripple Effect
Nature’s ‘Brita Filter’ Is Dying And Nobody Knows Why
A mysterious die-off of freshwater mussels has scientists scrambling to find a cause. Freshwater mussels clean water and provide habitat to countless other species. Continue Reading Nature’s ‘Brita Filter’ Is Dying And Nobody Knows Why
PG&E Announces $13.5 Billion Settlement Of Claims Linked To California Wildfires
The utility hopes the settlement will help it emerge from bankruptcy proceedings by the end of the year. When it declared bankruptcy in January, the company faced potential liabilities of $30 billion. Continue Reading PG&E Announces $13.5 Billion Settlement Of Claims Linked To California Wildfires
Northwest Dam Managers To Increase Columbia River Flows To Help Chum Salmon
For the increased flows to occur, water will be released more than 850 river-miles northeast of Bonneville Dam. The water is then captured and released as needed to keep the salmon redds, or nests, underwater. Continue Reading Northwest Dam Managers To Increase Columbia River Flows To Help Chum Salmon
Shockingly Chewable: Farmers Are Using Food Waste To Make Electricity
Dairy farmers in Massachusetts are using food waste to create renewable energy. Each farm produces enough to power about 1,500 homes. This helps prevent the release of methane, a greenhouse gas. Continue Reading Shockingly Chewable: Farmers Are Using Food Waste To Make Electricity
Choosing Not To Fly Home For The Holidays, For The Climate’s Sake
Carbon emissions from global air travel are rising fast, and U.S. passengers make up the largest share. But some are vowing not to fly at all, motivated by guilt and concern for the environment. Continue Reading Choosing Not To Fly Home For The Holidays, For The Climate’s Sake
Wildlife Managers Look To Save Salmon Habitat In Washington’s Chehalis Basin
Biologists say, if things continue, salmon may be extinct from the basin by next century. That’s why they’re coming up with a plan to help restore the area’s 3,400 miles of streams and rivers – which are also home to the largest diversity of amphibians in the state. Continue Reading Wildlife Managers Look To Save Salmon Habitat In Washington’s Chehalis Basin
Another Settlement Reached Over Columbia And Snake River Dams Leaking Oil
The environmental group Columbia Riverkeeper has sued dam operators along the Columbia and Snake rivers. They hope to reduce oil spills, require operators to monitor how much oil is leaking into the water and ask dam managers to look into using eco-friendly oil. Continue Reading Another Settlement Reached Over Columbia And Snake River Dams Leaking Oil
Lower Columbia River Methanol Refinery Halted By Washington Regulators For Environmental Review
A $2 billion methanol project proposed for the Lower Columbia River town of Kalama, Washington, hit a new roadblock Friday, when the Washington Department of Ecology said the environmental review did not adequately assess its greenhouse gas emissions and contributions to climate change. Continue Reading Lower Columbia River Methanol Refinery Halted By Washington Regulators For Environmental Review
