Ocean Park and Surfside, Washington, have one of the oldest populations on the Washington coast. Community survey using Election Buddy with 82 residents responding, where data showed that the majority of respondents were above 65: More than 70% of respondents … Continue reading Seniors, Chronic Disease, Neurological Symptoms, and the Importance of Trees for health  in Ocean Park and Surfside

The aerial comparison between 2018 and 2024 around Seabreeze Lake in Surfside, Washington, reveals a dramatic reduction in tree canopy, with an estimated loss approaching one-third of the original canopy coverage in some areas surrounding the lake. The results are … Continue reading Climate Threats Intensify as Tree Canopy Around Seabreeze Lake Declines

For seniors living in coastal communities, the statistical risk of being injured or killed from falls caused by potholes, uneven pavement, flooded roads, and poor walking conditions is dramatically higher than the risk of being struck by a falling tree … Continue reading Comparing Senior Injuries From Potholes Versus Being Hit by Falling Tree Branches

The severe flooding and storm damage that struck Western Washington during December 2025 provided another powerful warning about the growing climate threats facing the Pacific Northwest. Following the destructive AR4 atmospheric river and bomb cyclone events of October and November … Continue reading Climate Threats Intensify as Ocean Warming Fuels AR4  Storms Trigger Flooding in Western Washington

Few cities in the world have embraced the idea of blending nature with urban development as boldly as Singapore. Faced with limited land, dense development, rising temperatures, and climate pressures, Singapore transformed itself into what many now call a “City … Continue reading Singapore’s Visionary Approach: Building Forests Into the Skyline