Browsing: Environmental

Oysters play a vital role in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem by filtering excess nutrients and providing habitats for fish and crabs. However, only about 3% of…

The event “What’s in Your Watershed?” combined environmental cleanup with art, raising awareness about environmental issues and encouraging community involvement. Hosted by the University’s COASTS program,…

The Chesapeake Bay Environmental Center (CBEC) in Grasonville, Maryland, has been a pioneer in restoration projects, focusing on living shorelines and marsh enhancements for over 23…

Tina Niels, a dedicated 4th-grade teacher at Simpson Elementary in Montesano, has spent over 15 years engaging her students with the Chehalis Basin Education Consortium. Recognized…

As Pasadena celebrates the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, local environmental organizations are taking concrete actions to combat climate change, moving beyond symbolic gestures. Initiatives include…

The article by Malhi et al. discusses the intricate relationships between climate change and ecosystems, identifying significant threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services as a result…

Brendan Murphy’s research focuses on the effects of environmental variability and disturbances in watersheds, notably developing pre-fire risk assessment models to evaluate the impact of wildfires…

The Environmental Science Center in Burien is hosting a series called “Protecting Our Watershed” over three Tuesdays in December 2020, from 7 – 8 p.m. via…

The U.S. government has rolled back environmental protections for logging in over 176,000 square miles of national forests, citing wildfire risks in an emergency declaration. Agriculture…

Agriculture significantly impacts surrounding ecosystems, often negatively, depending on practices and regional variables. Key environmental issues tied to agriculture include climate change, deforestation, soil degradation, and…