Sneak Peek Inside the Book
My author copies of my book arrived on Saturday, and we had a little celebration with “Narrative” sparkling wine from Naramata, and a slice of … Read more
Science
science based posts
Between the Pages
Usually the last Wednesday of the month is reserved for a book review. But I’ve been reviewing so many books lately that I don’t want … Read more
Book Review: Unrooted, by Erin Zimmerman
(Note: Erin is a friend so my review may not be entirely unbiased) Erin Zimmerman completed a PhD at the Université de Montréal in evolutionary … Read more
Rain on Ice
We live in strange times indeed when it rains at the summit of a cold ice cap like Greenland.
Heatwave Aftermath
Heatwaves in the Pacific Northwest are bad news for the coastal temperate rainforest.
Heatwave!
The recent Pacific Northwest heatwave has implications for future climate in this region.
Shifting Baseline Syndrome
Two weeks ago I read an article in our regional newspaper about the drought on Vancouver Island and I thought “drought, what drought?” It seemed … Read more
In the Trees
Trees are so much more than just stalks of wood.
Measuring Winter Snow
University of Saskatchewan researchers have developed a model to distribute snow over complex terrain.
Changing Currents in the North Atlantic
In the North Atlantic, changing ocean currents mean changing weather patterns.
