Food Swamps–urban areas containing a 4:1 ratio of unhealthy food options to healthy ones–are a widespread phenomenon throughout the United States. Community-led solutions are striving to amend the nutritional deficits plaguing these areas.
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Colony Collapse Disorder and a multitude of other factors are plaguing honeybee colonies, and researchers are trying to figure out how to mitigate their impacts.
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Pinnipeds are being blamed for declining salmon abundances throughout Washington and Oregon waters, but evidence suggests that numerous other anthropogenic factors are primarily responsible.
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Reshaping undergraduate research structures with an interdisciplinary approach to educating the next generation of climate change problem-solvers.
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UW student provide insight on climate change and how it impacts their lives and mental health.
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Drier conditions and rising temperatures are driving more wildfires in the North Cascades, and local communities are finding ways to combat the worsening air quality.
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Polar bear and grizzly hybrids raise important questions about climate change impacts on mammalian genetics and populations.
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Despite the potential for A.I. to create positive environmental impacts, debate emerges over its incredible strain on our natural resources.
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Controlled burns in Washington State are being conducted without tribal collaboration – a concerning decision due to the practice’s roots in Indigenous science.
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The use of “forever chemicals” has created serious problems for cities across Washington State, impacting both human and environmental health.
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Grass is often not thought of first when it comes to sustaining a healthy ecosystem. However, a growing body of research suggests that not all grasses are created equal. By monitoring how grass species interact with the surrounding environment, and by choosing specific species to plant, the more deliberate use of grass could make a favorable difference in Seattle’s landscape.
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It’s staple in our ever-growing urban skyline, but how much do you really know about the utility pole?
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Exploring poetry as a muse, within and independent from the pursuit of science.
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Scientists and North Cascades locals alike weigh in on the benefits and drawbacks of returning grizzly bears to Washington State.
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The environmental impact of plant-based diets are often disregarded, but the solution is more local than you think.
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Changes in sea conditions lead to shifts within marine ecosystems and die offs of the Velella velella jellyfish.
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Climate change can be a stressful and scary topic to many. To help combat this, people are increasingly coming together in conversation in what are called “climate cafés.”
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Light pollution can have adversary effects on both the environment and human health. Understanding these impacts is the first step in not only the planet, but also making the night sky visible to more of the world.
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The Pacific island nations are some of the countries most impacted by climate change. To offset the effects of ocean warming and coastal erosion, countries like Palau utilize traditional agriculture and farming techniques to protect their home.
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An infectious cancer has recently been discovered among clams in the Pacific Northwest. As its prevalence increases, scientists speculate on why it may be occurring and its implications for human cancer research.
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