Archiv der Kategorie: Notes from Seattle

An epic journey is currently underway in the Pacific Ocean. Two men, Dr. Marcus Eriksen and researcher/filmmaker Joel Paschal, are sailing on a 2,100-mile journey (roughly 3,380 kilometers) from Los Angeles, California, to Hawaii. While this may not exactly sound … Weiterlesen →

The magnificent Orca whale is the beloved icon of the Pacific Northwest and Puget Sound. But a recent and significant decline in the Southern Resident Orca population has caused deep concern among researchers, government agencies, and citizens throughout the Northwest. … Weiterlesen →

Today I was struck with a familiar sight: a polystyrene take-out container laying discarded in the garbage can at work. Polystyrene is a petroleum-based plastic made from the styrene monomer. Most people know it under the name Styrofoam, which is … Weiterlesen →

For those of us living in cities, one of the easiest ways to connect with Nature is to grow and care for plants. While there are often limits to yard space in the city, particularly for those living in apartments … Weiterlesen →

Once hunted to the brink of extinction, humpback whales have made a dramatic comeback in the North Pacific Ocean over the past four decades, a new study says. The study released last Thursday by SPLASH, an international organization of more … Weiterlesen →

„This we know: the earth does not belong to man, man belongs to the earth. All things are connected like the blood that unites us all. Man did not weave the web of life, he is merely a strand in … Weiterlesen →

Lights out this Saturday in honor of Earth Hour Some major buildings in the U.S. will be turning down the lights from 8 to 9 p.m. on March 29 to make a statement about climate change called Earth Hour. Well-known … Weiterlesen →

There is a common practice of making „new year resolutions“ during the holiday season. If I were to poll people on whether they are able to stick to their resolutions, I would guess that a great many do not last … Weiterlesen →

The folks at Seattle-based environmental web site Grist.org are putting on a party to celebrate the release of their first book, named Wake Up and Smell the Planet. On October 17, 2007, liked-minded folks here in Seattle will celebrate this … Weiterlesen →