Category Archives: environment

Loving Pike Place Market

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M.

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Carl Sagan’s Prediction

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Linda W.

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California Aims to Ban Recycling Symbols on Things That Aren’t Recyclable

Posted on September 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C. The well-known three-arrows symbol doesn’t necessarily mean that a product is actually recyclable. A new bill would limit the products allowed to feature the mark. By Hiroko Tabuchi and Winston Choi-Schagrin Published Sept. 8, 2021Updated Sept. 9, 2021 in the NYT. … Continue reading →

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Webinar on Earthquake Response Wednesday June 16th

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mary M. Webinar Series: Seattle’s Earthquake Response Seattle’s Earthquake Response: Wednesday, June 16, 2021, 6 – 7:30pm Staff from the Seattle Fire Department will provide an overview of how the City directs life safety response operations after a … Continue reading →

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It’s time to visit Seattle’s rose garden

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Jim deMaine

The roses are now in full bloom. It’s a great time to visit this site located at the main entrance of the Zoo. Enter off of 50th St. This main entrance to the Zoo is closed at present so there’s … Continue reading →

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How much can science really tell us about the future of climate change?

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Jim deMaine

There are a few basic facts about climate change that we can be near-certain about: the global temperature is rising, this change is being driven by humans, and it represents a serious threat to a great many living things on … Continue reading →

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Tree-Free Paper is rescuing forests and farmers in Washington

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Jim deMaine

From Crosscut. Thanks to Mary M. Tree-Free Paper is rescuing forests and farmers in Washington In 2013, about 20 wheat farmers gathered at a local pizza joint in Dayton, in Washington’s Columbia County, to hear Columbia Pulp CEO John Begley … Continue reading →

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The Hoover Dam Made Life in the West Possible. Or So We Thought.

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Jim deMaine

By Timothy Egan in the NYT Mr. Egan is a contributing Opinion writer who covers the environment, the American West and politics. LAKE MEAD, Nev.— Few things force you to confront hubris and genius at the same time as much as … Continue reading →

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One Breath Around the World

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Jim deMaine

NEW FILM: Our new short film (12 min) is finally out. Turn out the light, put your headphones and freedive with me around the world From Aeon: One Breath Around the World is the latest aquatic spectacle from the French freediving … Continue reading →

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Silky sifaka , MADAGÁSCAR, The Blade Runners

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Jim deMaine

From Wikipedia: The silky sifaka (Propithecus candidus) is a large lemur characterized by long, silky, white fur. It has a very restricted range in northeastern Madagascar, where it is known locally as the simpona. It is one of the rarest mammals on Earth. Thanks to Pam P.

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Progress at downtown’s waterfront

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Barb W.

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Reverse bucket list

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. And to all those (still living) who tried this list. Keep scrolling down for more)

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Irrational Covid Fears

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Have you “herd” this? Perhaps in our restricted community of fully vaccinated people, it’s time to start lightening up a bit. A great place to start would be to remove the now unneeded barriers on our dining room … Continue reading →

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A rare snow cloud in Nepal

Posted on April 21, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Paul T. Even though this looks like snow… it is a CLOUD.  An amazing phenomenon recently captured on video.A “cloud avalanche” occurred near the Kapuche Glacier Lake in the mountains of Nepal, March 2021. That scene is extremely rare, … Continue reading →

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Madison St. changes are coming

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Barb W. for the update   We’re proud to share we’ve reached a major funding milestone! The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has now allocated $59.9 million in funding from the Small Starts Program to the Madison BRT – … Continue reading →

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Operation Mother Goose begins to distribute Canada geese across the state starting on April 11, 1968.

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Starting on April 11, 1968, biologists collect more than 1,200 Canada goose eggs along the Columbia River behind the nearly complete John Day Dam, located 28 miles east of The Dalles, Oregon, and about 20 miles south of Goldendale. The biologists’ … Continue reading →

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We sampled tap water across the US – and found arsenic, lead and toxic chemicals

Posted on April 2, 2021 by Jim deMaine

From The Guardian. Thanks to Frank C. for forwarding this. I hope we get more data on our local water purity. In Connecticut, a condo had lead in its drinking water at levels more than double what the federal government … Continue reading →

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These maps tell a story

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C.

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The Pandemic and the Future City

Posted on March 18, 2021 by Jim deMaine

By Paul Krugman in the NYT Ed note: What is the future of Seattle as a vibrant city? Will downtown office space be occupied? Will renters move out to suburban or rural areas is Wi-Fi access is good? We must hope … Continue reading →

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Ruyi Bridge

Posted on March 17, 2021 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. A reminder of our need to not only repair the old but also to create new beautiful infrastructure. Perhaps we have something to learn.

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Keeping life in perspective

Posted on February 11, 2021 by Jim deMaine
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Salmon spawn in the upper Columbia after an 80-year hiatus

Posted on December 30, 2020 by Jim deMaine

From Crosscut by Courtney Flatt Scientists from Colville Tribes and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife say this is an important first step to restoring a healthy population. For the first time in more than 80 years, salmon have spawned … Continue reading →

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From fabric to the funnies, here are some eco-friendly alternatives to wrapping paper

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Jim deMaine

From the Seattle Times. Thanks to Mike C. for finding this and reminding us. By JiaYing GrygielSpecial to The Seattle Times Americans spend more than $8 billion on wrapping paper each year, according to Sundale Research. That’s a lot of money … Continue reading →

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Jupiter And Saturn Will Be Together Again For The Holidays

Posted on December 11, 2020 by Jim deMaine

From NPR by Colin Dwyer. Thanks to Mike C. for finding this! If popular culture has taught us anything about the holidays, it’s that this is a season of reunions: a time when people conquer great distances and lengthy separations … Continue reading →

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Test your knowledge

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Jim deMaine
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