A new NASA study has found that extreme heat events are far more likely to occur than five decades ago, a phenomenon that researchers link to climate change. Read more about this study here.
Read more »CAMP Dare to Dream Academy inspires migrant high school students - UW
The University of Washington campus was home to 52 migrant high school students from across the state during the UW Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity’s College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP) Dare to Dream Academy, June 24-29. For one week, students experienced college life and were exposed to resources for pursuing higher education. Several activities were held in partnership with the College of the Environment – read more about this experience here!
Read more »Ocean acidification could disrupt marine food chains - Reuters
Ocean acidification caused by climate change is making it harder for creatures from clams to sea urchins to grow their shells, and the trend is likely to be felt most in polar regions, scientists said on Monday. Read more about this here.
Read more »Dam gone, nature rebuilds Elwha River beach - Seattle Times
Changes are afoot downstream (and upstream, for that matter) of the old Elwha Dam site. Read about what Washington Sea Grant’s Ian Miller is discovering at the mouth of the river as the beach rebuilds in today’s Seattle Times.
Read more »The UW Farm is growing in size, food, and community! - YouTube
Take a virtual tour of the expanding UW Farm, where students get hands-on with their fruits and veggies, to grow an edible landscape and a closer and knowledgeable community. Watch the full show online at UWTV.org/uw360.
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