New study of fossil plants shows the emergence of the Pacific Northwest's temperate forests
The iconic evergreen forests of the Pacific Northwest haven't always been here.
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Legacy of Indigenous stewardship of camas dates back more than 3,500 years, study finds
An Oregon State University study has found evidence that Indigenous groups in the Pacific Northwest were intentionally harvesting edible camas bulbs at optimal stages of the plant's maturation as far back as 3,500 years ago.
Archaeology
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New study offers insight into past—and future—of west-side wildfires
When the 2020 Labor Day Fires torched more than 300,000 hectares over the span of two weeks in parts of western Oregon and Washington, they devastated communities and put the threat of west-side fires squarely into focus. ...
Environment
Jun 25, 2022
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The decline of salmon adds to the struggle of Puget Sound's orcas
The crew of the Bell M. Shimada hauled in the net, long as a football field and teeming with life. Scientists, off the coast of Washington for a week on this June research trip, crowded in for a look.
Ecology
Apr 2, 2019
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Has the iconic Western red cedar reached a tipping point?
Six years have passed since Bruce Albert witnessed the sudden, inexplicable death of a dozen Western red cedars on his property.
Plants & Animals
Nov 2, 2022
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Acceleration of mountain glacier melt could impact Pacific Northwest water supplies
Accelerated melting of mountain glaciers in the Cascade Range could impact water supplies in the Pacific Northwest region over the coming decades, according to new research.
Earth Sciences
Aug 17, 2018
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LEDs winning light race to save energy, the environment: report
Today's light-emitting diode light bulbs have a slight environmental edge over compact fluorescent lamps. And that gap is expected to grow significantly as technology and manufacturing methods improve in the next five years, ...
Energy & Green Tech
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Extracting uranium from seawater
(Phys.org) -- Fueling nuclear reactors with uranium harvested from the ocean could become more feasible because of a material developed by a team led by the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Energy & Green Tech
Aug 21, 2012
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Thousands of landslides in Nepal earthquake raise parallels for Pacific Northwest
Research teams have evaluated the major 7.8 magnitude subduction zone earthquake in Gorkha, Nepal, in April 2015, and identified characteristics that may be of special relevance to the future of the Pacific Northwest.
Earth Sciences
Jan 11, 2016
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Asian clams' spread in Columbia River warns of worse invaders
The invasive Asian clam is more common in the lower Columbia River than its native habitat of southeast Asia, according to a study of the clam's abundance in the river.
Ecology
Jul 6, 2023
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