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| Western Poison-ivy [USDA] |
Western Poison-ivy Toxicodendron rydbergii
Western poison-ivy is a low-growing shrub; as young children, we
learn “leaves of three, let it be” to remind us to avoid the shiny
green leaves (technically leaflets) of Poison ivy. Touching or
merely brushing against poison ivy (or coming into contact with
contaminated clothing or pet fur), can result in painful swelling,
itching, Relatively few wild animals are susceptible to poison ivy
and many game species, rodents, livestock, and birds consume the
foliage or white, berry-like fruits without ill effect. (Walter
Fertig, USDA)
Today's top story in Salish Current: Tracing jazz geography in NW Washington
Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
The contiguous United States sizzled to its hottest month ever last month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. July averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit (24.94 degrees Celsius) across the Lower 48 states, eclipsing the Dust Bowl’s July 1936 by an eighth of a degree. Records go back to 1895. Seth Borenstein reports. (Associated Press)
Case studies provide new details on impacts of low oxygen on Puget Sound species
Oxygen is fundamental to almost all life on earth, but not all marine species require the same amount. Some are adapted to live in deeper waters with less oxygen. Others will tend to inhabit more oxygen-rich areas closer to the surface. Some species can move quickly if oxygen levels get low, but others that are more rooted in place may die. Sarah DeWeerdt reports. (Salish Sea Currents Magazine)
Coastal Nations want 'master planning,' not piecemeal projects
When Heiltsuk Nation Chief Marilyn Slett invited coastal leaders to gather in Bella Bella, she was expecting a potential fight against Alberta’s proposed oil pipeline to the North Coast. Sonal Gupta reports. (National Observer)
Inside LNG Canada’s black cloud: docs reveal B.C. regulator was warned about smoke before approvals
Internal documents reveal LNG Canada told the B.C. Energy Regulator its Kitimat export terminal could emit black smoke and pollutants before the project received key permits. Matt Simmons and Will Crisp report. (The Narwhal)
Top Science Body Deletes Climate Chapter From Judges’ Manual
The nation’s top scientific body has removed a chapter on climate science from a reference manual for judges after an outcry from critics on the right, including President Donald Trump. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine said Friday that it had “determined that questions about the processes used to develop the chapter warrant an independent review, and the chapter will not appear on our website while that review is underway.” Karen Zraick reports. (NY Times)
Comox Valley winery turns to the Salish Sea as a natural wine cellar
A search for a lower-carbon cellar sent 120 bottles of sparkling wine to the ocean floor. (Comox Valley Record)
Democracy Watch
The contiguous United States sizzled to its hottest month ever last month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. July averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit (24.94 degrees Celsius) across the Lower 48 states, eclipsing the Dust Bowl’s July 1936 by an eighth of a degree. Records go back to 1895. Seth Borenstein reports. (Associated Press)
Case studies provide new details on impacts of low oxygen on Puget Sound species
Oxygen is fundamental to almost all life on earth, but not all marine species require the same amount. Some are adapted to live in deeper waters with less oxygen. Others will tend to inhabit more oxygen-rich areas closer to the surface. Some species can move quickly if oxygen levels get low, but others that are more rooted in place may die. Sarah DeWeerdt reports. (Salish Sea Currents Magazine)
Coastal Nations want 'master planning,' not piecemeal projects
When Heiltsuk Nation Chief Marilyn Slett invited coastal leaders to gather in Bella Bella, she was expecting a potential fight against Alberta’s proposed oil pipeline to the North Coast. Sonal Gupta reports. (National Observer)
Inside LNG Canada’s black cloud: docs reveal B.C. regulator was warned about smoke before approvals
Internal documents reveal LNG Canada told the B.C. Energy Regulator its Kitimat export terminal could emit black smoke and pollutants before the project received key permits. Matt Simmons and Will Crisp report. (The Narwhal)
Top Science Body Deletes Climate Chapter From Judges’ Manual
The nation’s top scientific body has removed a chapter on climate science from a reference manual for judges after an outcry from critics on the right, including President Donald Trump. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine said Friday that it had “determined that questions about the processes used to develop the chapter warrant an independent review, and the chapter will not appear on our website while that review is underway.” Karen Zraick reports. (NY Times)
Comox Valley winery turns to the Salish Sea as a natural wine cellar
A search for a lower-carbon cellar sent 120 bottles of sparkling wine to the ocean floor. (Comox Valley Record)
Democracy Watch
- Trump media company announces a massive loss and new turnaround effort (AP)
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West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 125 PM PDT Mon Aug 10 2026
TUE W wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds.
TUE NIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds.
West Entrance U.S. Waters Strait Of Juan De Fuca- 125 PM PDT Mon Aug 10 2026
TUE W wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds.
TUE NIGHT W wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 5 seconds.
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