Aloha Avocado Friday!
Avocados are native to Mexico and to the area south of there down to the Andes Mountains. They can range in size from that of a hen's egg to up to about four pounds, depending on their variety. The Aztecs are known to have eaten avocados. For a long period of time, avocados were only eaten in Central and South America and in the Caribbean, where they gained the name "alligator pear." In 1833, horticulturist Henry Perrine became the first to plant avocados in Florida. They were first planted in California in the 1880s. By the turn of the century, orchards were established, and avocados first gained commercial importance.
Avocados are native to Mexico and to the area south of there down to the Andes Mountains. They can range in size from that of a hen's egg to up to about four pounds, depending on their variety. The Aztecs are known to have eaten avocados. For a long period of time, avocados were only eaten in Central and South America and in the Caribbean, where they gained the name "alligator pear." In 1833, horticulturist Henry Perrine became the first to plant avocados in Florida. They were first planted in California in the 1880s. By the turn of the century, orchards were established, and avocados first gained commercial importance.
Trump
administration admits grants for clean energy were canceled
based on politics
The Trump administration has again acknowledged in court documents that it terminated $7.6 billion in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects “based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state,” in this case, 16 states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
The Trump administration has again acknowledged in court documents that it terminated $7.6 billion in grants for hundreds of clean energy projects “based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient’s state,” in this case, 16 states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.
Washington
state’s clean-energy bottleneck leads to calls for reform
Despite its green reputation, the Evergreen State trails every other U.S. state in adding wind and solar power to its electrical grid, according to a 2025 investigation by Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica.
Despite its green reputation, the Evergreen State trails every other U.S. state in adding wind and solar power to its electrical grid, according to a 2025 investigation by Oregon Public Broadcasting and ProPublica.
Calling
Carney’s Carbon Capture Bluff
He pretends the technology is a serious response to the climate crisis. Here’s the reality.
He pretends the technology is a serious response to the climate crisis. Here’s the reality.
Annual
census could show an increase of two killer whales among
southern residents
Pending one final check, it appears that this year’s census of the endangered southern resident killer whale population will show a positive increase of two orcas — an annual increase equaled only four times in the past 20 years.
Pending one final check, it appears that this year’s census of the endangered southern resident killer whale population will show a positive increase of two orcas — an annual increase equaled only four times in the past 20 years.
75
of these whales remain. A new West Coast pipeline would be
'devastating' for them, experts say
Environmental groups are voicing concerns about the impact the Alberta government's proposed route for a new oil pipeline could have on an already endangered species of whale.
Environmental groups are voicing concerns about the impact the Alberta government's proposed route for a new oil pipeline could have on an already endangered species of whale.
WA
shellfish growers worry for future after Hood Canal closure
Hood Canal, a pillar of the state’s shellfish economy, a popular draw for recreational harvesters and stewarded by Native people for millennia, has been closed to harvest all summer because of a potentially deadly biotoxin.
Hood Canal, a pillar of the state’s shellfish economy, a popular draw for recreational harvesters and stewarded by Native people for millennia, has been closed to harvest all summer because of a potentially deadly biotoxin.
LNG
Canada dropped commitments to operate ‘without routine
flaring,’ docs reveal
For years, LNG Canada made environmental commitments in documents submitted to B.C.’s energy regulator. It removed them before the facility launched — then the flaring started.
For years, LNG Canada made environmental commitments in documents submitted to B.C.’s energy regulator. It removed them before the facility launched — then the flaring started.
2026
Canoe Journey: Duwamish Tribe’s canoe family launches from
West Seattle on Wednesday
July 29, marks the beginning for the Duwamish headed to Canoe Journey 2026, Paddle to Nisqually Medicine Creek Potlatch.
July 29, marks the beginning for the Duwamish headed to Canoe Journey 2026, Paddle to Nisqually Medicine Creek Potlatch.
Oil companies are expected to reap big profits because of US-Iran conflict
Analysts are expecting major oil companies to report large profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments.
Analysts are expecting major oil companies to report large profits while fighting between Iran and the U.S. impeded petroleum shipments.
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