Climate Change Sends Many Fish Species North
A new study by researchers at Rutgers University says climate change is forcing hundreds of ocean fish and invertebrate species, including Pacific rockfishes, through the end of this century. …
Month: May 2018
Jamestown Oyster Farm In Wildlife Refuge Put On Hold
Permitting for the Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe's proposed oyster farm at Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge is on hold until at least a November hearing after concerns were expressed over the impacts of the 50-acre, inner-tidal project. …
Hormel Foods Ranked No. 16 On 2018 100 Best Corporate Citizens List
Hormel Foods Corporation announced that it was ranked No. 16 on the 19th annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine 100 Best Corporate Citizens List. This is the 10thconsecutive year the company has been on the list and the fourth time the company has been in the top 20. The roster recognizes the standout environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance of public companies across the U.S. …
Gassy Cows? Facts About Beef’s Carbon Emissions
Let’s clear the air on something up front. All those "cow farts" you’ve heard about? It’s actually cow burps. Having spent much of my life around cows and conducting research measuring methane emissions from cattle (I’m sure most readers are jealous), I can confirm the vast majority of methane emissions emanating from cattle come out the front end. Also, despite the sensory experience "gassy cows" may evoke, methane itself is an odorless gas. …
Vermont Smoke & Cure Introduces New Grass-Fed Beef Sticks
Vermont Smoke & Cure’s growing line of responsibly sourced, locally smoked meat sticks now includes two grass-fed varieties. Jalapeno Lime and Maple Teriyaki grass-fed beef sticks hit stores this spring, full of robust flavor, clean protein, and healthy omega 3’s. …
