Category Archives: environment

New York University will divest from fossil fuels in win for student activists

Posted on September 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

From the Guardian – thanks to Pam P. New York University plans to divest from fossil fuels, the Guardian has learned, following years of pressure from student activists. The move from one of the US’s largest private universities, whose endowment … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, environment, Finance | Comments Off on New York University will divest from fossil fuels in win for student activists

Duwamish: The River Seattle Forgot

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Jim deMaine

by David Brewster in the Post Alley Newsletter Seattle, unlike most American cities, is not a river-mouth city, located (like Portland and St. Louis) at the mouth of a major river that drains a resource hinterland. Seattle’s forgotten Duwamish River … Continue reading →

Posted in environment, Essays | Comments Off on Duwamish: The River Seattle Forgot

Twice as tall as the Cascade Tower

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Just what we need?! At the corner of Marion and Terry, this monster 46 story apartment building is planned. It will certainly dominate the sky. The Cabrini Tower is 19 stories. First Hill Plaza is 33 stories.

Posted in environment, In the Neighborhood | 1 Comment

The Lethal Details Left out of “Oppenheimer”

Posted on August 28, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Dan Chasan in the Post Alley Newsletter – (Independent Writing and Editing Professional. Harvard University. Vashon, Washington) The blockbuster release of the popular film Oppenheimer gives Americans a chance to re-visit the complicated history of this nation‘s development, testing, and use … Continue reading →

Posted in environment, Essays, Government, Law, Military, Morality, Movies, War | 2 Comments

Bird flu outbreak stokes fears for Washington’s wild birds

Posted on August 16, 2023 by Jim deMaine

A new strain of avian flu has killed dozens of birds on a small Puget Sound island. Cases have turned up elsewhere as well. Officials are trying to better understand the disease’s spread. BY: LAUREL DEMKOVICH – in the Washington State Standard … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, environment | Comments Off on Bird flu outbreak stokes fears for Washington’s wild birds

Montana moves toward a greener future

Posted on August 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

From Heather Cox Richardson’s newsletter In 1972, after a century of mining, ranching, and farming had taken a toll on Montana, voters in that state added to their constitution an amendment saying that “[t]he state and each person shall maintain … Continue reading →

Posted in environment | 1 Comment

The first cargo ship running on green methanol is setting sail

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P BY ADELE PETERS As a new container ship sets sail this week, it’s the first to ever run on green methanol—made from methane captured from food waste at landfills. Maersk, one of the world’s largest shipping companies, … Continue reading →

Posted in environment, Transportation | Comments Off on The first cargo ship running on green methanol is setting sail

José Andrés Is the First Chef to Serve Good Meat’s ‘No-Kill’ Chicken in the U.S.

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

by Tierney Plumb  in Eater-Washington DC Thanks to Pam P. Culinary superstar José Andrés just made history by selling Good Meat’s cell-cultivated chicken for the first time in the U.S., right here in D.C. The chef and global humanitarian hosted the landmark … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, environment, Food, Health | Comments Off on José Andrés Is the First Chef to Serve Good Meat’s ‘No-Kill’ Chicken in the U.S.

Canada Offers Lesson in the Economic Toll of Climate Change

Posted on July 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Wildfires are hurting many industries and could strain households across Canada, one of many countries reckoning with the impact of extreme weather Thanks to Mike C. By Lydia DePillis in the NYT Canada’s wildfires have burned 20 million acres, blanketed Canadian and U.S. … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, Economics, environment, Essays, Health | 1 Comment

Big Business: Washington now 1000 Wineries Strong

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Junius Rochester in the Post Alley Newsletter Wine growing has evolved into one of Washington State’s major industries. Our corner is second in the nation (after California) for wine production and boasts more than 1,000 wineries. Up to the … Continue reading →

Posted in environment, In the Neighborhood | Comments Off on Big Business: Washington now 1000 Wineries Strong

Mayor Harrell releases blueprint to ‘activate’ Downtown Seattle

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Josh Cohen in Crosscut The laundry list includes ideas for denser housing and expanded homeless outreach — along with some Space Needle-level swings. What does Mayor Bruce Harrell want to do to help Downtown Seattle recover? A little bit … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Business, Crime, Economics, environment, Government, In the Neighborhood | Comments Off on Mayor Harrell releases blueprint to ‘activate’ Downtown Seattle

Fixing Seattle’s Downtown: First, Do No Harm

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Jim deMaine

by David Brewster By David Brewster in the Post Alley Newsletter June 26, 2023 Many are the chefs in the kitchen, cooking up a recipe for the revival of Seattle’s downtown — Downtown Seattle Association, Mayor Bruce Harrell, Markham McIntyre … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy, Business, environment, Government, In the Neighborhood, Politics, Traffic, Transportation | Comments Off on Fixing Seattle’s Downtown: First, Do No Harm

Also on Wednesday the 21st – in the Madrona Room and 5th floor patio.

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

For foodies, you can have a frozen yogurt with toppings out on 9th Avenue, then top it off with strawberry shortcake on the 5th floor patio. Who needs dinner anyway??

Posted in Caregiving, environment, Food, In the Neighborhood | Comments Off on Also on Wednesday the 21st – in the Madrona Room and 5th floor patio.

Giving Red America a Reason to Love Electric Vehicles

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Binyamin Appelbaum in the NYT June 10th Photographs by Reva Keller Mr. Appelbaum is a member of the editorial board. Ms. Keller is a photographer based in Seattle. Electric vehicles are rare in Moses Lake, Wash., a small city in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Climate, Economics, environment, Government | Comments Off on Giving Red America a Reason to Love Electric Vehicles

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By David Brewster in Post Alley/Seattle A disturbing, Seattle-relevant story in the New York Times traces the exodus of highly educated employees from “superstar cities.” Seattle and other expensive coastal cities are definitely on the list, and the story notes the loss of magnetism … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Business, Crime, environment, Essays, Government, In the Neighborhood, Parks | Comments Off on

WA lawmakers vote to ban single-use plastic in hotels, but fail to reform recycling

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C. By Vonnai Phair and Isabella Breda Legislation intended to reduce the use of plastics and boost recycling is seeing mixed results as this year’s legislative session enters its final week. Democratic lawmakers failed to pass ambitious recycling proposals, but … Continue reading →

Posted in environment, Health, Law | Comments Off on WA lawmakers vote to ban single-use plastic in hotels, but fail to reform recycling

Operation Mother Goose

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Jim deMaine

DAVID B. WILLIAMS APR 13, 2023 Thanks to Mary M. Ed Note: David Williams is the son of one of our residents — Jackie! The 1960s was time of change in Seattle. For most of the decade no Canada geese … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, environment, History | Comments Off on Operation Mother Goose

Recyclable? Try Refillable. The Quest For a Greener Cleaner

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

By Susan Shain in the NYT — Thanks to Mike C. Every week, Angela Espinoza Pierson looked at her recycling bin — filled with detergent jugs, shampoo bottles and clamshell containers that once held strawberries — with mixed feelings. Sure, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, environment, Essays, Food, Health, Nature, Shopping | Comments Off on Recyclable? Try Refillable. The Quest For a Greener Cleaner

The egg shortage won’t end anytime soon. Here’s why

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Jim deMaine

by Sophia Sun in Crosscut Washington ecologists and farmers are scrambling to slow the avian flu — and get cartons back on grocery shelves. While people search for fresh chicken eggs for their frittatas and avocado toast, Washington farmers and egg … Continue reading →

Posted in Animals, Business, environment, Health | Comments Off on The egg shortage won’t end anytime soon. Here’s why

HIDDEN HYDROGEN

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Mike C. A version of this story appeared in Science, Vol 379, Issue 6633. Download PDF IN THE SHADE of a mango tree, Mamadou Ngulo Konaré recounted the legendary event of his childhood. In 1987, well diggers had come … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Climate, Economics, environment | 1 Comment

Sustainable Gift Wrap

Posted on December 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

In response to an article in the NYT titled “4 Cheap(ish) Gift Wrap Alternatives the Pros Use—and How to Make Them Look Great“, a Skyline resident had this letter published!

Posted in environment, Holidays | Comments Off on Sustainable Gift Wrap

Extreme heat will change us

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G. who notes “Time to buy property in Wash. or Maine, along the shore, but about 20 feet above sea level😐!” What levels of temperature can the human body endure? By 2050, nearly half the world may … Continue reading →

Posted in environment, Health | Comments Off on Extreme heat will change us

Drop, Cover and Hold?

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Gordon G.

Posted in environment, Safety, Science and Technology | 1 Comment

France to require all large parking lots to be covered by solar panels

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Pam P. In France, solar just got a huge boost from new legislation approved through the Senate this week that will require all parking lots with spaces for at least 80 vehicles – both existing and new – to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate, environment, Science and Technology | Comments Off on France to require all large parking lots to be covered by solar panels