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.
Read more »Active submarine eruption of boninite in the northeastern Lau Basin - Nature Geosciences
New Nature Geosciences article describes the live coverage by JISAO/NOAA scientist Joe Resing, and others, at the West Mata submarine volcano in the northeast Lau Basin, southwest Pacific Ocean.
Read more »Natural Histories Project explores experiences, values and representation of nature
The Natural Histories Project, produced as a part of the four Natural History Initiative workshops held in 2011, is a wonderful collection of transcribed audio excerpts exploring natural history. These short, poetic interview-lets touch on topics from ground nesting bird finding to diaper bags, from the Sistine Chapel to standardized testing, from art as a tool rather than a talent to rolling around in moss.
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