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Views from the blog-o-sphere

Posted on October 23, 2019 by Administrator

Slime on river rocks is a forensics tool for environmental scientists Washington State Department of Ecology – October 15, 2019 – Video We’ve all been there. You’re having a nice day playing in the water at your local lake or … Continue reading →

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Wetlander’s Pick of the Posts

Posted on August 21, 2019 by Administrator

Hard-working termites crucial to forest, wetland ecosystems Science Daly – August 14, 2019 Termites are unwelcome in your home. They can cause structural damage to the wood in frames, floors and other materials. It’s nothing personal, though. They are really … Continue reading →

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Wetlander’s Pick of the Posts

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Administrator

Species facing climate change could find help in odd place: urban environments TuftsNow – May 14, 2019 When it comes to wildlife conservation efforts, urban environments could be far more helpful than we think, according to new research. A study … Continue reading →

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Wetlander’s Pick of the Posts

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Administrator

‘Historic day for Scotland’ as beavers get protected status By Libby Brooks – The Guardian – May 1, 2019 Wildlife campaigners have hailed a “historic day for Scotland” as beavers are granted protected status a decade after their successful reintroduction in … Continue reading →

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Views from the blog-o-sphere

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Administrator

What We Owe to Rachel Carson Chesapeake Bay Foundation – March 14, 2019 In honor of Women’s History Month, we are looking back at some of the natural world’s greatest heroines. And perhaps there’s no one more deserving of that descriptor … Continue reading →

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Wetlander’s Pick of the Posts

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Administrator

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Are Turning Up in Puget Sound Marine Life By Hannah Thomasy – Hakai Magazine – March 4, 2019 In Washington State’s Puget Sound, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are infecting the area’s harbor seals and harbor porpoises. A recent preliminary survey … Continue reading →

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Views from the blog-o-shpere

Posted on December 12, 2018 by Administrator

Climate Change is No Longer a Future Problem By Shahir Masri – The Hill – December 3, 2018 For years, climate change has been discussed in the context of tomorrow — a problem for future generations — with specific impacts … Continue reading →

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Wetlander’s Pick of the Posts

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Administrator

IPCC Report and the Missing Dialogue in US Environmentalism By Khalil Shahyd – NRDC – November 6, 2018 The recent midterm elections will have far reaching implications with choices made on key ballot initiatives and between candidates who support plans … Continue reading →

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Views from the blog-o-sphere

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Administrator

Most Underestimate Minorities’ Environmental Concerns—Even Minorities By Susan Kelley – Cornell Chronicle – October 29, 2018 In a new study with implications for environmental organizations – and an indication that stereotypes are alive and well – most Americans underestimate just … Continue reading →

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Wetlander’s Pick of the Posts

Posted on October 10, 2018 by Administrator

The Answer to Coastal Flooding is Not More Cement By David Yarnold, opinion contributor – The Hill – October 2018 For decades, governments have built higher levees and concrete barriers as the answer to protecting life and property from damaging … Continue reading →

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