Is Wildfire Smoke Becoming Part of Seattle’s Summers?
For much of last week, Seattle’s familiar summer skyline looked noticeably different as a layer of wildfire smoke settled across the Puget Sound region. This was due to wind currents …
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The Fire Cloud Visible Across Seattle
If you looked toward the Cascades last Friday evening, you likely noticed an enormous cauliflower-shaped cloud rising above the skyline. The towering cloud was a pyrocumulus cloud generated by the …
Countries Prepare to Face an El Niño Weather Pattern That Could Be Forming
It is apparent that the planet could be facing its next El Niño weather event in 2026, and it’s shaping up to be one of the strongest in history. With …
25 Gray Whales Have Washed Up On Washington Coastline
As of May 29, 25 gray whales have washed up on Washington’s coastlines this year alone. This makes it close to breaking the previous record of 35 gray whales to …
The Culprit Behind the Infamous Sea Star Disease, Highlighting Repopulation Efforts Across the Pacific Northwest
For over a decade, sea stars along the coast of the Pacific Northwest have been hit by a mysterious wasting disease that causes their limbs to fall apart and adopt …
It’s Very Hot Out Here- How to Deal with Increasing Temperatures
It’s June now, and the weather is starting to reflect the summer heat. In the start of June alone, Seattle has been hitting near 90 degrees, which is very uncommon …
How to Prepare for Disaster
Within the last several years, natural disaster incidents have seemed to become increasingly more common along the West Coast. Not too long ago, Washington experienced the harrowing bomb cyclone, an …
Major Tech Companies Invest in Nuclear Power
The American power grid is buckling under pressure. Climate change and increasing energy demands are pushing the dated infrastructure to its limit. While plans are under way to revamp the …
Bellevue College Celebrates Earth Day 2024 Throughout April
Each year on April 22, people from all over the world come together to celebrate the Earth and work towards a more sustainable future. Earth Day was first recognized in …
Bellevue College Introduces Campus Climate Survey for Students
Bellevue College is introducing a campus climate survey as part of the college’s long-term planning for equity, diversity and inclusion. This survey will help track BC’s growth in terms of …
BC Office of Sustainability Surveys Students on Its Climate Action Plan
Bellevue College’s (BC) Office of Sustainability is now surveying the campus community about its Climate Action Plan. The survey is available digitally to everyone in the community and allows respondents …
Op-Ed: How Authors Can Help Save the Planet by Writing Shorter Books
Books have been getting longer over the past few decades. From 1999 to 2014, the average length increased from 320 to 407 pages. By 2019, Booker Prize shortlisted books averaged …
Bellevue College Hosts Sustainability Event for Student Feedback on Its Climate Action Plan
On Oct. 31, Bellevue College offered an event for an opportunity for students to provide feedback on climate change and BC’s Climate Action Plan. The event took place in the …
Weekly Reads: “Consumed: The Need for Collective Change: Colonialism, Climate Change & Consumerism” by Aja Barber
You get a collapsible metal straw but realize the packaging is plastic. You’ve cut down your dairy consumption, but come to learn almond milk can require more water usage than …
OPINION: Artistic Activism or Vandalism? Climate Change Protests Target Famous Artworks
Why do we typically look at art? Do we admire the stroke of a painter’s brush on an oil painting? The detailed chiseling of a sculpture? The complimentary colors of …
Bellevue College Hosts 24th Annual Earth Week Celebration
The Office of Sustainability is hosting Earth Week at Bellevue College from April 17 to April 22. This is the 24th annual celebration, and this year’s theme is “Resilience in …
How to Prepare for a Winter Snow Storm
On Feb. 22, a sudden and severe snowstorm hit Portland, Ore. They received 10.8 inches of snow, their second-heaviest snowfall in a single day on record, causing long-standing traffic backups. …
Participate in BC’s Fibonacci Footprint Project Combining Art and Science to Address Climate Change
Bellevue College (BC) students interested in art and science have the opportunity to participate in a collaborative project that brings artists and scientists together to focus on the impact of …
Boost Your Resume and Make a Difference: BC Office of Sustainability is Hiring for Two Student Sustainability Positions
Bellevue College’s Office of Sustainability recently released an update regarding the new environmental changes implemented on campus. Throughout the past quarter, Building L adopted a “centralized waste and mini-max program,” …
WA Organizations to Join in the Fight Against Global Warming
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, BC’s Office of Sustainability is hosting Earth Week events from April 18 to April 26. Their theme this year is “Climate Voices: …