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Environment
Scientists Discover Microplastics In Northwest Oysters And Clams
Several studies have shown that microplastics, which are tiny pieces of plastic that make up other larger plastic items, can make their way into fish, crustaceans, clams, oysters and ultimately into us, the people that eat them. Continue Reading Scientists Discover Microplastics In Northwest Oysters And Clams
Illegal Marijuana Grows In Public Forests Are Poisoning Wildlife And Water
Insecticides and other chemicals found at the sites threaten long-term damage to ecosystems. California law enforcement, ecologists and others are cracking down. Continue Reading Illegal Marijuana Grows In Public Forests Are Poisoning Wildlife And Water
Federal Managers Propose Northwest Habitat Protections For Orcas And Humpback Whales
One of the habitat designations is specifically for Southern Resident Killer Whales, which spend about half the year in the Salish Sea north of Seattle. They feed on salmon. There are fewer than 80 of these orcas remaining. Continue Reading Federal Managers Propose Northwest Habitat Protections For Orcas And Humpback Whales
As Backcountry Travelers Shift Load To Goats, National Forests Eye Risks
The number of people using goats to pack gear, game and food into the backcountry is rising rapidly, and national forests in at least 10 western states have proposed partial pack goat bans to prevent the spread of pathogens that could prove deadly to the west’s iconic populations of bighorn sheep. Continue Reading As Backcountry Travelers Shift Load To Goats, National Forests Eye Risks
Paradise Bobcats Football Team Inspires And Motivates 1 Year After Camp Fire Devastated Town
Many are commuting to school in Paradise from surrounding cities and towns, including almost all of the town’s high school football team, the Bobcats. The team is undefeated, and is about to find out if they are making it to the playoffs. Continue Reading Paradise Bobcats Football Team Inspires And Motivates 1 Year After Camp Fire Devastated Town
EPA Proposes Relaxing Obama-Era Rules On Waste From Coal Plants
The Environmental Protection Agency would give coal plants more time to close unlined coal ash ponds, and ease rules on wastewater. Opponents say that prolongs the risk of toxic spills. Continue Reading EPA Proposes Relaxing Obama-Era Rules On Waste From Coal Plants
Oh, Deer! Washington Wildlife Officials Warn Of Increased Vehicle Collisions During Mating Season
Washington state wildlife officials are asking that you slow down, don’t drive distracted, use your high beams when you can, and brake a little longer if you see just one deer, since often more deer will follow. Continue Reading Oh, Deer! Washington Wildlife Officials Warn Of Increased Vehicle Collisions During Mating Season
Analysis: Big Fall Wildfires Signal Arrival Of A Planetary Fire Age
Free-burning fire is the proximate provocation for the havoc, since its ember storms are engulfing landscapes. But in the hands of humans, combustion is also the deeper cause. Continue Reading Analysis: Big Fall Wildfires Signal Arrival Of A Planetary Fire Age
Hanford’s Plutonium Finishing Plant Demolition Job Reaches Even More Delicate Phase
At Hanford, in southeastern Washington, contractors have just completed much of the demo work at the site’s Plutonium Finishing Plant. But now crews have to finish the job. And that’s the tough part. Continue Reading Hanford’s Plutonium Finishing Plant Demolition Job Reaches Even More Delicate Phase
Major Coal Producer And Trump Campaign Donor Files For Bankruptcy Of Murray Energy
Bob Murray, the owner of Murray Energy, pushed the Trump administration to roll back numerous coal regulations. But he says the industry needs even more help from the government. Continue Reading Major Coal Producer And Trump Campaign Donor Files For Bankruptcy Of Murray Energy
Latino Advocacy Group Encourages Yakima Valley Residents To Test Well Water For High Nitrates
Environmental and Latino groups are hosting a clean drinking water forum Saturday, Oct. 26. The goal is to help people learn how they can get their water tested – and why it’s important. Continue Reading Latino Advocacy Group Encourages Yakima Valley Residents To Test Well Water For High Nitrates
Diversifying Crops Is Good For The Planet. But Can It Be Good For Farmers’ Wallets?
Fertilizer runoff is fueling the toxic algae bloom in the Gulf of Mexico. Farmers could help by growing crops in rotation to reduce the need for fertilizer. But it’s unclear who will buy them. Continue Reading Diversifying Crops Is Good For The Planet. But Can It Be Good For Farmers’ Wallets?
