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Western Washington University students, staff, environmental journalists and activists describe the Bellingham, Wash., school's role in the climate change movement in 2019.

The classic study for ecosystem impacts from increasing climate variability is a 2002  published about the checkerspot butterfly, a subspecies that was wiped out in the San Francisco Bay area, partially because of habitat loss—…

An increase in acidity has shown to hurt some shellfish species, such as those found in Whatcom County, according to Brooke Love, who holds a doctorate in chemical oceanography and is an associate professor at Western Washington University.

“If you like to eat seafood, as many of us do…

As the carrying capacity for eagles declines on other rivers in the Pacific Northwest, the Nooksack River continues to become an increasingly rare and important place of refuge for eagles during the winter. By protecting the Nooksack River under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, we can help ensure…

For many, along with all that good cheer, the holidays bring a bunch of food-related conundrums: what to bring to the pot luck, what to eat and not eat at the company party, what gifts to buy for our culinary-focused friends and family, and how to be ecologically responsible without compromising…

This week, we’re pleased to introduce Gigi Berardi, a Fulbright scholar with more than thirty years experience in food and farm studies. More importantly for our purposes, Gigi is a sane and knowledgeable voice about how to take ownership of your relationship with food. Her new book, â€¦