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A study co-authored by a University of New England researcher finds the majority of the world s glaciers could disappear by the end of the century, leading to increased storm surges like the one that hit the Maine coast before Christmas last month. Researchers say models show climate change and the continued use of fossil fuels could cause more than 80% of the world s glaciers to melt, which would also lead to significant sea-level rise. Study co-author Will Kochtitzky - a visiting assistant teaching professor at the School of Marine and Environmental Programs at the University of New England - said Maine has already seen 6 to 8 inches of sea-level rise in the past 100 years. .
By Michael Crowe for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Eric Tegethoff for Washingon News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public News Service Collaboration Hotter temperatures are changing the agricultural landscape in the Pacific Northwest, especially for iconic tree fruit growers. Keith Veselka has seen that first-hand over the past few years operating NWFM, LLC, which manages 1,400 acres of apples and cherries for institutional investors across Washington state. Over the last few years, Veselka has increased investments in mitigation strategies to protect crops against damage when temperatures soar, and he’s noticed his neighbors doing the same. .
The Washington Apple Education Foundation held its annual meeting to elect and recognize officers and board members.
Laurie Knebusch was elected chairman of WAEF, replacing outgoing chairman Chris Willett. Knebusch was elected to the board of directors in 2017. At that time, she was the general manager at Cowiche Growers. She has served in an officer capacity at WAEF for the last two years.