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The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

The student voice of Washington State University since 1895

The Daily Evergreen

A typical 200-square-foot residence hall room can generate a significant amount of greenhouse gas. Students are encouraged to turn off appliances when they are not using them to conserve.

Lab releases semesterly energy efficiency newsletter

VICTORIA GIOMI, Evergreen reporter September 3, 2021

The WSU Integrated Design and Construction Lab released its fall 2021 newsletter, which contains tips for those who live in residence halls and how they can conserve energy.  IDCL recommends turning...

An aerial firefighting crew pours water over the Idler fire. Firefighters continue to fight the flames reporting less than 50 percent containment.

Idler Fire burns into Thursday

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor September 2, 2021

The Idler Fire, currently burning several miles north of Moscow, Idaho, was about 25 percent contained Wednesday. The fire is limited to 116 acres, and fire managers expect it will be more contained...

Steelhead and other fish bring nutrients to North Central Idaho, a relatively nutrient-poor area. These fish feed a lot of species aside from humans, acting as a key part of the ecological system.

‘We’re going to lose what it means to be the Northwest’

ABBY DAVIS, Evergreen copy chief September 2, 2021

Two regional organizations won an environmental court case last month, halting a large timber sale in the Snake River Basin in pursuit to protect endangered steelhead fish.   The Lolo Creek Drainage,...

An aerial firefighting crew pours water over the Idler fire. Firefighters continue to fight the flames reporting less than 50 percent containment.

Barn fire displaces several families

COLE QUINN, Evergreen Sports Photographer September 1, 2021

*Editor’s note: This article has been corrected to show a discarded cigarette did not start the Idler Fire. On Monday afternoon, a wildfire ignited 5 miles northeast of Moscow, Idaho. The fire started...

Students from the School of Design and Construction — located in Carpenter Hall, pictured here — are building a house in Uniontown, Washington from recycled materials.

School of Design and Construction plans affordable housing event in Uniontown

VICTORIA GIOMI, Evergreen reporter August 30, 2021

WSU's School of Design and Construction is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to finalize building an affordable home in Uniontown, Washington. The groups will be holding an in-person viewing of the...

Earthwork artist Stan Herd created the BECU crop mural outside of Pullman.

Working the fields: earthwork artists design WSU crop mural

VICTORIA GIOMI, Evergreen reporter August 23, 2021

As the Cougs roll back into Pullman for the fall semester, they will be able to see this year's BECU crop mural etched into the side of a field by earthwork artist Stan Herd.  Herd said he is responsible...

Last week, Pullman Fire Department helped fight the Bruler Fire in Linn County, Oregon.

Eastern Washington wildfire season ramping up

VICTORIA GIOMI, Evergreen reporter July 19, 2021

Two fires burning in Eastern Washington are gaining momentum as several departments attempt to contain the flames.  Lightning fires are becoming more common and are potentially the biggest threats...

Inslee declares drought emergency across state

MOLLY WILK, Evergreen reporter July 16, 2021

Gov. Jay Inslee declared a drought emergency for the majority of the state on Wednesday. Seattle, Tacoma and Everett metropolitan areas are the only places excluded, according to a Washington State...

The drought advisory could become an emergency advisory later in the summer if Eastern Washington does not receive any precipitation.

Washington State Department of Ecology warns of potential for wildfires

VICTORIA GIOMI, Evergreen reporter June 30, 2021

The Washington State Department of Ecology and others recently made several recommendations to mitigate the impact of this year’s fire season. “Whitman County [is] between three and six inches below...

Over 4.8 million gallons of water were pumped on June 25 for use in Pullman.

City of Pullman asks residents to reduce water use

ANDREA GONZALEZ, Evergreen reporter June 30, 2021

The City of Pullman asked community members on June 28 to reduce irrigation water use by 15 percent over the next three weeks to conserve water during the recent heatwaves. Over 4.8 million gallons...

Lyons term as interim chair will end in summer 2022 when Rich Koenig is set to return as department chair.

Drew Lyon appointed as interim Crop and Soil Sciences chair

SAYDEE PHOTHIVONGSA, Evergreen news editor June 25, 2021

WSU Professor Drew Lyon describes himself as a weed scientist and “servant leader.” It was through a community college botany class where Lyon discovered his interest in plants. Lyon said he was...

It is important for people to learn tips to prevent asthma exacerbation before wildfire season starts.

Researchers study impacts of wildfire smoke on lung function

EMMA LEDBETTER, Evergreen news editor June 23, 2021

WSU College of Nursing researchers conducted a study using an app to help asthma sufferers monitor their symptoms during wildfire season. The study’s goal was to identify how and when air quality...

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