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.
Read more »Your smartphone may be collecting valuable weather data - Wired
Atmospheric scientists and app developers are working to feed air pressure information, already being collected from thousands of Android phones, into sophisticated new climate models. With enough use of these apps, users could receive highly certain information about thunderstorms and tornadoes right where they are. ATMO‘s Cliff Mass is one of the scientists working with this new technology; read more here!
Read more »JISAO internship seen as one of the best in town - Seattle Met
Are you or someone you know looking for a great way to gain field experience, meet scientists, and engage in scientific research? Check out JISAO’s summer internship program, which is taking applications for summer 2013. Interns love it, according to Seattle Met!
Read more »Underwater noise in Puget Sound consistently exceeds 'harassment' levels - Seattle Times
Recent work by UW researchers shows that noise in some Puget Sound shipping channels regularly meets or exceeds levels the federal government suggests may be harmful to marine life. Read more here.
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