Global warming is hitting not just home, but garden. The color-coded map of planting zones is being updated by the government, illustrating a hotter 21st century. Sarah Reichard, director of the Botanic Gardens, is quoted. Read more here.
Read more »Oil's tipping point has already passed - Nature Comment
In a Nature Comment on climate policy, Oceanography’s James Murray and Oxford University’s David King suggest that peak oil has already happened, and that this should lead to policy adjustments in light of short-term economic threats, something that has been slow in coming with the relatively long-term threat of climate change. Read this Comment here.
Read more »UW Botantic Garden sow seeds for the future - Seattle Times
With state budgets tightening, the UW Botanic Gardens have lost 25% of their funding over the past few years. Volunteers are needed and appreciated. Sara Reichard is quoted in this article about this wonderful community resource.
Read more »New Doppler has helped track the snow - Daily World
The new Doppler radar on Langley Hill near Copalis Beach has proved invaluable during the current winter storm, regional forecasters say. Cliff Mass, professor of atmospheric science, is quoted.
Read more »Puget Sound squid jiggers woo tasty tentacles - Seattle Times
Fishing, or jigging, for squid has become a popular winter sport on fishing piers around Puget Sound, as anglers dream of tasty ways to prepare their catch. Ken Chew, professor of aquatic and fishery sciences, is quoted.
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