Conservation Remix, a daylong event June 2, offers an eclectic mix of topics for discussion – from designing superefficient buildings that generate their own energy to controlling invasive species by eating them. Read more about the event, which is co-sponsored by CoEnv and happens on June 2, here.
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Salmon hatcheries are an important part of the effort to gain sustainability in salmon populations. But just how much harm are hatched salmon doing to their wild cousins? This NYT Green blog post explores. Tickets are on sale now for an extraordinary environmental forum—one that will change the way you see green. Presented by University of Washington’s College of the Environment, College of Arts and Sciences, and Conservation Magazine, Conservation Remix is a one-day event packed with revolutionary ideas for a greener future. You’ll hear from engineers, architects, entrepreneurs, and more who have unexpected and transformative solutions to big environmental problems. Topics include eating invasive species to stop their spread, cement that absorbs—rather than spews—carbon dioxide, nature-inspired engineering, and the country’s first indoor vertical farm. Where: Town Hall Seattle Washington state Governor Christine Gregoire has been working to ensure that key landholdings in the San Juan Islands are given federal protection. Read more here. Solar-powered. Wireless. Data-driven. You might not think of these terms when describing waste collection, but this traditionally low-tech field is about to become less dirty and more digital thanks to a new program at UW. Read more here. New research is shedding light on the potential threat of airborne pathogens to the killer whales that use Puget Sound waters. Read more here. Ray Hilborn – Professor, Aquatic and Fishery Sciences – recently authored a book entitled “Overfishing: what everyone needs to know”. In it, he explores questions like What is overfishing?, How do we estimate the abundance of animals in the ocean?, and How will climate affect fish populations? to name a few. Check out the recent New York Times book review of it here. |
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