Aloha Blueberry Friday!
One of the most common species of blueberries, a native to North America, is highbush blueberries, which are prevalent in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, and beyond. Plants usually grow to about six feet but can reach twelve feet. Blueberries were first commercially grown in the early twentieth century, and today they are produced commercially in 26 states, with 98% of production taking place in 10 states: Minnesota, Michigan, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Oregon, Washington, California, and New Jersey.
One of the most common species of blueberries, a native to North America, is highbush blueberries, which are prevalent in the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America, and beyond. Plants usually grow to about six feet but can reach twelve feet. Blueberries were first commercially grown in the early twentieth century, and today they are produced commercially in 26 states, with 98% of production taking place in 10 states: Minnesota, Michigan, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Texas, Oregon, Washington, California, and New Jersey.
Proposed
oil pipeline to B.C. coast spurs alarm in Washington state
Increased tanker traffic could threaten orcas and raise spill risks in the Salish Sea, according to tribes and environmental advocates.
Why expansion of Delta, B.C., container port is going hand-in-hand with Alberta pipeline
Federal funds for Roberts Bank Terminal 2 come despite environmental concerns.
Increased tanker traffic could threaten orcas and raise spill risks in the Salish Sea, according to tribes and environmental advocates.
Why expansion of Delta, B.C., container port is going hand-in-hand with Alberta pipeline
Federal funds for Roberts Bank Terminal 2 come despite environmental concerns.
The
Pacific Ocean is running a fever. Why that’s an ominous sign
Across the Pacific Ocean, there’s a massive marine heat wave covering an area more than eight times the size of the contiguous United States — and it could have profound ripple effects for weather events around the globe in the coming weeks and months.
Across the Pacific Ocean, there’s a massive marine heat wave covering an area more than eight times the size of the contiguous United States — and it could have profound ripple effects for weather events around the globe in the coming weeks and months.
How
a Northwest tribe and an endangered sea creature are helping
each other
One of the most endangered sea creatures of the Pacific Ocean is getting a leg up in the kelp forests of Washington’s San Juan Islands: a 24-armed sea star called the sunflower star. University researchers and the Samish Indian Nation are working to bring this pizza-sized predator back from the brink of extinction after a vast underwater pandemic nearly wiped it off the face of the earth.
One of the most endangered sea creatures of the Pacific Ocean is getting a leg up in the kelp forests of Washington’s San Juan Islands: a 24-armed sea star called the sunflower star. University researchers and the Samish Indian Nation are working to bring this pizza-sized predator back from the brink of extinction after a vast underwater pandemic nearly wiped it off the face of the earth.
How
Washington is working to get rid of lead contamination in
public school drinking water
If lead contamination is found in an outlet, such as drinking fountains or sinks, the water source has to be fixed, replaced or shut off, which is already happening around the state. As of the state deadline, 91% of schools required to complete testing had done so: 1,645 out of 1,806.
If lead contamination is found in an outlet, such as drinking fountains or sinks, the water source has to be fixed, replaced or shut off, which is already happening around the state. As of the state deadline, 91% of schools required to complete testing had done so: 1,645 out of 1,806.
Expert
breaks down the physics behind the World Cup
Every goal is a lesson in physics. Michigan State University physicist Stuart Tessmer explains how forces, momentum, and even air pressure shape the world’s most popular sport.
Every goal is a lesson in physics. Michigan State University physicist Stuart Tessmer explains how forces, momentum, and even air pressure shape the world’s most popular sport.
BC
Announces Plans for Three New Indigenous-Led Conservation
Areas
Small patches of wilderness are ‘lifeboats for wildlife,’ says one advocate. ‘But you also need the arks.’
Small patches of wilderness are ‘lifeboats for wildlife,’ says one advocate. ‘But you also need the arks.’
Groundwater
is definitely declining. What now?
“We need to protect water supplies,” says Wash. Gov. Ferguson. But conservation alone won’t solve the problem.
“We need to protect water supplies,” says Wash. Gov. Ferguson. But conservation alone won’t solve the problem.
Study finds dangerous chemicals in the breast milk of Seattle moms
Breast milk samples from moms in the Seattle area contained chemicals linked to health problems, new research has found.
Breast milk samples from moms in the Seattle area contained chemicals linked to health problems, new research has found.
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