“Adaptive management strategies may assist plants in adapting to future climate changes, but will be challenged by the long life-cycles of many Oregon tree species.”
– Oregon Climate Assessment Report
Category: Healthy Planet
Being sensitive to the other person, curious about them, attempting to understand them and what they think about the topic of the communication, and responding to them thoughtfully as they engage the conversation — we know this works in our personal lives. It’s not the end, but it may be a way forward. Even with communicating about climate change.
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Leave it to the beavers
It’s on the Oregon state flag and a symbol for Oregon State University: the North American beaver. But how much do you really know about these semi-aquatic mammals? Likely, not a lot.
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Dirt, dung and discovery
Clinton Epps, Lauren Gwin and students from Tanzania’s Sokoine University battled intense heat and thieves who attempted to steal their research equipment. At every community, they stopped to meet with local officials and hire guides. They weren’t about to be deterred.
If you love big surf, go to Depoe Bay on the Oregon coast during a winter storm.
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Connected by climate
Fish bones aren’t exactly the most prized portion of the catch of the day. Encountering a nearly translucent sliver in a grilled fillet is at best an annoyance and at worst a choking hazard. But for one Oregon State University researcher, certain fish bones are immensely valuable.