Forest Journalism for a Sustainable Future
It is a painful lesson of our time that the things we depend on to make our lives more comfortable can also kill us. Our addiction to fossils fuels is the obvious example, as we come to terms with the slow motion catastrophe of climate change. But we … [Continue reading]
I don’t know about you, but the August incursion of smoke from wildfires burning in British Columbia gave me a sore throat and a headache. I felt bad for children, the elderly and people with breathing issues. Now come new studies saying things … [Continue reading]
The port city of Astoria, Oregon, owns an island of old-growth temperate rainforest, situated in the Bear Creek watershed and emptying into the Pacific. From this waterway, Astoria and surrounding areas have drawn potable water since the … [Continue reading]
As wildfires continue to rage across Montana, scientists are quietly finishing work on their first-ever assessment of the state’s climate – and how it is changing. The sneak preview: Look outside your front window, state climatologist Kelsey … [Continue reading]
When thinking about our forests, thoughts of rich earth, lush foliage and intriguing wildlife typically come to mind. But, any true forest lover should, at least once, visit a forest that isn’t alive at all — America’s beautiful petrified forests. … [Continue reading]