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Previous Issues
Climate
December 2019
Combating Climate Change on a Local Level
by Jayne Freudenberger Climate change is already impacting our health, environment and economy in Whatcom County, and its effects will only accelerate in the future. Meanwhile, cities and counties across the country are coming to grips with what they must … Continue reading
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December 2019
The EPA’s War On Science Continues
by Jill Richardson The EPA wants to ban research that doesn’t violate the privacy of its subjects. That means less science — and fewer rules for polluters. by Jill Richardson Distributed by OtherWords.org. The Trump EPA wants to introduce a … Continue reading
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December 2019
Port of Bellingham Commission
Compiled by Bill McCallum Action Taken at October 8, 2019 Meeting Shall the commission: 117. Authorize the executive director to renew the port’s liability and auto insurance coverage? The coverage includes terrorism; for the airport it includes terrorism and war. … Continue reading
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December 2019
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at September 23, 2019 Meeting Shall the council: 163. Authorize the mayor to sign a mutual aid agreement with the Washington [state] Water/Wastewater Agency Response Network? Emergencies may require aid or assistance in the form of personnel, equipment, … Continue reading
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December 2019
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at September 24, 2019 Meeting Shall the council: 198. Authorize the executive to sign an agreement with the city of Bellingham? The agreement will permit the city of Bellingham radio shop to provide installation, … Continue reading
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December 2019
Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition a Return to Cooperation
by Lorraine Loomis The Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition is looking forward to another year of working together to accomplish responsible management through responsible leadership. We formed the coalition of tribal, state and local policy leaders, sport and commercial fishermen, … Continue reading
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December 2019
Habitat Work Shows Promise of Salmon Recovery
by Lorraine Loomis Treaty tribes are encouraged by fish passage improvement projects in the Puget Sound region and other projects that will open access to many miles of good salmon spawning and rearing habitat. They are clear examples of the … Continue reading
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December 2019
Gardening in Autumn
by Peter Heffelfinger Garlic and Shallots Just before Halloween, the early fall rains finally ceased and the clay soil in my garlic and shallot patch on the Skagit Flats dried out enough to be worked into raised beds. The dikes … Continue reading
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December 2019
Our Tax System Rewards Polluters
by Charlie Simmons Last year, the biggest fossil fuel companies paid zero dollars in taxes — and actually received billions in rebates. Distributed by OtherWords.org. Greta Thunberg, the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist who sparked student protests across the globe, had … Continue reading
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December 2019
Whatcom County Climate Impact Advisory Committee
At the December 5, 2017 meeting, the Whatcom County Council voted to establish the Climate Impact Advisory Committee. The committee consists of 11 voting members with the council appointing the members. It will advise the County Council on the implementation … Continue reading
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