A newly published paper in Global Environmental Change demonstrates the utility of historical climate data for identifying areas that might diversify protected are networks. Co-authors include Lisa Graumlich and Jennifer Davison. Also check out two new papers in Science, covered by this ‘perspectives’ article, that talk about the effects of climate space on biodiversity, both past and future.
Read more »Wavechasers condemn gummy bears to crushing depths - UW News
Researchers from Oceanography, APL, and other institutions are collaborating to study sub-surface ocean waves that can be as tall as skyscrapers — and they’re sacrificing gummy bears for the cause. Matt Alford is quoted, read more here.
Read more »With 7 billion people on Earth, more coming to Puget Sound, too - KING 5
As the planet’s population pushes past the 7 billion mark, the Pacific Northwest will see the greatest population growth of any region in America in the future, according to Peter Ward, professor of Earth and Space Sciences. Read more here.
Read more »Biomass in Oregon: Think 'farmers market of the energy sector' - Oregon Live
An op-ed writer extols the many virtues of using local biomass to generate energy. A study by Bruce Lippke, professor of forest resources, is mentioned.
Read more »Lightning detection could confirm volcano eruptions - Anchorage Daily News
Volcanologists have been using a global network of lightning sensors operated by the University of Washington to keep tabs on the Cleveland Volcano in Alaska. They are testing a theory that lightning actually confirms volcanic eruptions. Read more here.
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