There are only 4,880 black rhinos left in the world, and they are critically endangered. Photo by Bob Koons/The HSUS Measure 100 — an Oregon initiative to ban the sale of products made from some of the world’s most imperiled animals —passed overwhelmingly with 70 percent of the statewide vote in November. Following the passage of similar […]
Polyester fleece clothing sure is cozy and comfy, but at what cost to the environment and marine ecosystems? Credit: Patagonia. Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that polyester fleece clothing is a huge contributor to the problem of plastic in our oceans? — Mickey Walton, Seattle, WA We’re all familiar with the issue of non-biodegradable plastic debris […]
Colonizing Mars might be our best hope if humans ruin or outgrow Earth. Credit: Kevin Gill, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: How far along are we on efforts to support large numbers of people on the moon or other planets if our population gets too big or we ruin the environment here on Earth? — Barbara Christie, […]
Fancy Fedora allows you to pack just one hat and add changeable hatbands for diversity each day. Wearing a Fancy Fedora will not only help you flaunt your personal style but it will also keep your skin safe from harmful UV rays. Hats range from bright colors and prints to neutrals and solids. Price […]
For those who have wondered about what a summer of commercial fishing in Alaska would be like, Alaska Commercial Fishing Adventures is the answer. Guests can take three- to seven-day trips on a commercial fishing boat, the F/V Ocean Wave, focusing on either gillnetting in Lynn Canal or Taku Inlet or power trolling out of […]
The Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes are renovating Juneau’s Thane Ore House into a Native Culture Immersion Park that will strive to promote cultural awareness and preservation of Tlingit and Haida cultures. The park will feature a building retrofitted to look like a traditional long house with a gift shop retailing authentic […]
Rio Verde Community and Country Club is located in northeastern Maricopa County in the Arizona foothills of the McDowell Mountains at the edge of the Tonto National Forest. The award-winning, country club community features 36 holes of parkland-style golf, a par-3 course and world-class practice facilities, tennis, Pickleball, hiking/walking trails, fitness center, and other amenities. […]
Andrea Traphagen paints her original watercolors and acrylics in vibrant hues…taking you from fantasy worlds to old world to current times. With the stroke of a brush and a vivid imagination, Andrea’s vision takes you into a world of mermaids, dragon flies and old growth forests. She currently exhibits her work at Bay Avenue Gallery […]
Juneau, already home to Alaska’s oldest brewery, Alaskan Brewing Co., is seeing expansion and growth in its local brewery and distillery scene with the introduction of two new breweries and one distillery. Barnaby Brewing Company is opening in early 2017 on Franklin Street in the heart of downtown. The new brewery has been drawing crowds […]
Seattle-based design firm Ware Malcomb recently announced construction is complete on the new Booking.com office space located at 200 West Mercer Street, Suite 100 in Seattle. Ware Malcomb provided interior architecture and branding services for the project, which draws inspiration from the local urban environment and natural landscape to capture the spirit of Seattle. […]
