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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Since their construction, the Snake River Dams have sparked controversy. As the need for renewable energy infrastructure grows, however, scientists, politicians, and civilians continue to debate over the sustainability and ethicality of these dams and their impacts on Indigenous sovereignty.
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As human development spreads worldwide, the need to understand its impacts on the environment are necessary. Third-year student Kayce Hsueh shares her experience studying in southeastern Peru this past summer and researching the effects of anthropogenic activity on Amazonian mammals.
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In August 2023, a sunfish was spotted in south Puget Sound. Scientists speculate on why this tropical fish may have been sighted in the temperate waters of Washington state and what it means for marine life habitat shifts as climate change persists.
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Recent stories of orca attacks on boats have made global headlines, causing a stir about the future of orca-vessel interactions. Expert orca researchers provide insight on why these creatures may be behaving this way.
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Low-density housing and urban sprawl are harmful to the environment. To mitigate the impacts of urban warming, shifting toward compact cities and transit-oriented development may be the solution.
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Low-income communities have little access to organic, locally grown, and plant-based foods. In order to decrease our carbon footprint from meat and food transportation we must increase accessibility to those underserved.
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Farmers in the UK have planted and maintained hedgerows since Roman times. These plants play an integral part in maintaining biodiversity, supporting agricultural systems, and combating climate change.
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O'ahu faces a decades-long environmental crisis with their main aquifer. Without proper care, the RedHill Fuel Facility will continue to poison residents' water.
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Green spaces in big cities are crucial to human and climate health but are often unevenly distributed among different neighborhoods. Understanding this disparity and learning how it impacts people is the first step in improving access to public green spaces for all.
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Women are disproportionately impacted by climate change disasters and have unequal representation in climate decision-making. However, when empowered, women have the knowledge and skills to enact equitable solutions to address climate change.
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Due to environmental generational amnesia, people are losing touch with the wild. Through a comical interaction with a spider monkey, third-year student Kylie Baker shares the value of these wild connections and the importance of broadening our perspectives of nature.
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The Union Bay Natural Area provides an important escape from the bustle of city life, but it may surprise you that sixty years ago it was home to the City of Seattle Dump. Today, restoration projects are in full swing as we continue learning how to regenerate the land on this living laboratory.
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