9/20 Chanterelle, fossil fuel database, many ants

 

Chanterelle

Chanterelle
Chanterelle is the common name of several species of fungi in the genera Cantharellus, Craterellus, Gomphus, and Polyozellus. They are among the most popular of wild edible mushrooms. They are orange, yellow or white, meaty and funnel-shaped. (Wikipedia)

First public global database of fossil fuels launches
A first-of-its-kind database for tracking the world’s fossil fuel production, reserves and emissions launched on Monday to coincide with climate talks taking place at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The Global Registry of Fossil Fuels includes data from over 50,000 oil, gas and coal fields in 89 countries, covering 75% of global reserves, production and emissions. The tool is available for public use, a first for a collection this size. Drew Costley reports. (Associated Press)

Scientists have calculated how many ants are on Earth. The number is so big it’s ‘unimaginable.’
The staggering new estimate from scientists brings into relief ants’ astonishing ubiquity at a time of growing concern about insects dying off. Dino Grandoni reports. (Washington Post)

Now, your tug weather--
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca-  256 AM PDT Tue Sep 20 2022   
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING   
TODAY  SE wind 15 to 25 kt easing to 5 to 15 kt in the  afternoon. Wind waves 2 to 4 ft subsiding to 1 to 2 ft in the  afternoon. NW swell 4 ft at 9 seconds. 
TONIGHT  E wind to 10 kt becoming SE after midnight. Wind waves  2 ft or less. NW swell 4 ft at 13 seconds.

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