Each week we share the latest publications coming from the College of the Environment. Over the holiday weeks, three new articles co-authored by members of the College of the Environment were added to the Web of Science or published online. 1. Title: H-2/CH4 ratios cannot reliably distinguish abiotic vs. biotic methane in natural hydrothermal systems (Abstract only; subscription required for full text) Authors: Lang, Susan Q.1; Frueh-Green, Gretchen L.1; Kelley, Deborah S.2; Lilley, Marvin D.2; Proskurowski, Giora2; Reeves, Eoghan P.3 1.
Read more »Seattle startup will create a Dropbox for ocean data - Geekwire
There are decades, if not centuries, of data about the world’s oceans. However, sharing these data has been difficult – until now. Seattle start-up OneOcean garnered $6 million to create a “Dropbox for ocean data”; read more here!
Read more »Giant squid captured on video - Seattle PI
The kraken is real! Released this week, the Discovery Channel and Japan’s national museum have captured amazing footage of a giant squid in the waters of the Pacific. Check out this great footage, courtesy of Seattle PI!
Read more »Animal rights and the fate of Africa's wildlife - a talk by Glenn Martin
The Department of American Indian Studies, The College of the Environment, The Diversity Research Institute and the Department of Communication are pleased to announce a book talk by journalist and senior environmental reporter, Glen Martin, on Thursday, January 17 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in the Smith Room (room 324) of Suzzallo Library. Glen Martin’s presentation will address the broad theses presented in his recent book, Game Changer: Animal Rights and the Fate of Africa’s Wildlife, with particular focus on the necessity of incorporating the input of indigenous people in ambitious conservation schemes.
Read more »Op-ed: climate change is a serious public health threat - Seattle Times
This weekend’s Seattle Times featured an op-ed by Howard Frumkin, Dean of the School of Public Health. Frumkin explores the links between environmental hazards, human health, and global warming, and what we can do to quell the rising tolls on properties, economies, and lives. Read up.
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