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Weather extremes now surpassing the realm of natural possibilities
A new report from the American Meteorological Society makes a rather stunning statement about climate change. For the first time, researchers have concluded that specific weather-related events could...
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Become a witness for ‘king tides’ in Puget Sound now and later
Witnessing Puget Sound’s “king tides” could return as a more popular outdoor activity this year, as Washington Sea Grant takes the lead in promoting the event. Locations where people have posted king...
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Amusing Monday: World Water Day addresses natural purification
World Water Day, coming up this Thursday, is an annual worldwide event designed to focus attention on the importance of water to all living things. Promoted by the United Nations, the 25-year-old World...
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Salish Sea photo contest emphasizes local species, habitats and activities
I’m eager to see the photographs judged as the top 100 in the Salish Sea nature photography competition, called “Salish Sea in Focus.” If you have a favorite photo that tells a story or captures the...
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Amusing Monday: New satellite enhances images of East Pacific region
An amazing new satellite, designed to peer down on the West Coast and Hawaii, started transmitting stunning images last week, when heavy snows blanketed parts of Alaska while California wildfires sent...
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Amusing Monday: A new Earth Day anthem from a comedic rapper?
Loving the Earth is the theme of a new music video by comic rapper Lil Dicky, who enlisted the voices of two dozen famous singers to play the roles of animals in the video. Just released Thursday, the...
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‘Survive the Sound’ salmon game now open to all with no charge
“Survive the Sound,” an online game that involves tracking salmon migrations in Puget Sound, has thrown open its doors for everyone, whether you donate money or not. The idea of buying a salmon...
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Can volunteer trappers halt the green crab invasion in Puget Sound?
The war against the invasive European green crab continues in Puget Sound, as this year’s Legislature offers financial support, while the Puget Sound Crab Team responds to crabs being caught for the...
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Climate Sense: Arctic burns as climate issues gain political attention
It’s next to impossible to keep up with all the new information coming out about climate change, but I thought I would share some new reports that I found interesting. For the first three months of...
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Amusing Monday: Sand sculptors worldwide continue to amaze
While I have never been to Revere Beach, I look forward each year to photos of the amazing sand sculptures from a competition that brings people from throughout the world to this location just north of...
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