It’s hard to forget the excruciating heat that blanketed the Pacific Northwest in late June 2021.
New Study: 2021 Heat Wave Created ‘Perfect Storm’ for Shellfish Die-off
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Post-flood Yellowstone Rebuilding Could Cost More Than $1 Billion
Restoring Yellowstone National Park after recent floods washed away bridges and roads could cost more than $1 billion, and the effort could take years given the challenge of making repairs in a protected landscape.
Oregon State Research Highlights Importance of Large Wood in Streams for Land-Based Animals
Land managers have invested millions of dollars annually since the 1980s to place large pieces of wood back in streams, owing primarily to its importance for fish habitat.
Melting Arctic Ice Could Transform International Shipping Routes, Study Finds
With climate change rapidly warming the world’s oceans, the future of the Arctic Ocean looks grim.
Mysterious ‘Blue Blobs’ Reveal a New Kind of Star System
University of Arizona astronomers have identified five examples of a new class of stellar system.
Assessing the Environmental Impact of Nuclear Power Generation
A growing concern for climate change and sustainable use of natural resources has led to the adoption of alternative forms of energy.
