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Environment, equity: Children, poor to suffer
Who will face the biggest continuing impact of environmental decline? We are all affected, but it is clear that children and the poor bear the brunt of dramatic ecological change. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund,... — Updated 8/10/2022
Getting back to nature | Guest View
We have a long, long way to go, but several agencies in Snohomish County and the surrounding area are making a noble effort to restore natural function to important habitats. Projects include removing dams, culverts, levees, and... — Updated 7/27/2022
Our changing oceans | Guest View
Ours is a water planet. Seventy percent is ocean and, when seen from space, we are a blue-and-white marble. What happens in the oceans is important to us land dwellers – and not just for giving us canned, hard-smoked, Quinault... — Updated 5/25/2022
Here come the all-electric houses | Guest View
The road to a healthier, safer life, and planet starts right at the front door. The new, modern, all-electric house does not rely on flammable fuels, does not produce toxic combustion byproducts, and does not emit greenhouse... — Updated 5/4/2022
The environment and equity: Children, poor will suffer more | Guest View
Who will face the biggest continuing impact of environmental decline? We are all affected, but it is clear that children and the poor bear the brunt of dramatic ecological change. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund,... — Updated 4/27/2022
What if Galileo were a modern climate scientist? | Guest View
One of the great revolutions in our history was the invention and, after lots of turmoil, adoption of the scientific method. Galileo is called by many the "father of the scientific... — Updated 1/12/2022
Where the rubber meets the road | Guest View
It is interesting to pick something that we use as part of our daily lives and take a look at the impact of that use. The car tires that we all ride on need to be made, they wear out, and they need to be thrown away. About 20% of a... — Updated 12/1/2021
Shopping that won't melt the North Pole | Guest View
‘Tis is the season to shop. It might seem early, but all the broken links in the supply chain could mean now or never. Guys’ shopping day, Christmas Eve, is going to be way too late this year. Are there ways to buy that reduce... — Updated 11/24/2021
Shopping that won't melt the North Pole | Holiday Cheer
‘Tis is the shopping season. Are there ways to buy that reduce the environmental impact of buying? Clearly, yes, and one is to give gifts that do not pollute. Donations to charities in a loved one’s name meet this criteria. Con... — Updated 12/16/2020
