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Decline in Pacific Coast Gray Whale Size Raises Environmental Alarms, Study Finds
Gray whales that feed along the Pacific Northwest coast have seen a significant reduction in their body length since the turn of the century, according to a groundbreaking study from Oregon State University (OSU). The findings could have profound implications for the whales’ health and reproductive success, as well as for the broader marine ecosystem…
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Western Agricultural Communities Must Pivot to Water Conservation Strategies to Combat Future Shortages
As climate change continues to alter snowfall and snowmelt patterns across the Western United States, agricultural communities that rely on these water sources face significant challenges. New research from the Desert Research Institute (DRI) emphasizes that expanding reservoir capacity alone won’t suffice to mitigate the impending water shortages. Instead, communities must adopt comprehensive water conservation…