Higher than normal wildfire activity is expected across the U.S. West Coast, the Southwest and portions of Idaho and Montana during the summer of 2013.
Earth Trekker by Deanna Conners
Deanna Conners comes to EarthSky as an Environmental Scientist who holds a Ph.D. in Toxicology and a M.S. in Environmental Studies. Her interest in toxicology stems from having grown up near the Love Canal Superfund Site in Western New York. The aim of her current work is to provide high-quality scientific information to the public and decision makers and to build cross-disciplinary partnerships to help solve environmental problems. She writes about earth science and nature conservation for the EarthTrekker Blog, and views blogging as a valuable tool to help make science accessible to more people. In her free time Deanna enjoys getting outdoors to snowboard, surf and photograph the wonders of nature.
Posts by Deanna Conners
Blogs | May 10, 2013
Several volcanoes erupted during the first week of May, 2013, including Mount Cleveland, the Mayon Volcano and Popocatépetl.
Blogs | May 02, 2013
When biologists realized that flying squirrels were unable to cross over a stretch of highway, they devised a structure to help the squirrels glide across the road.
Blogs | Apr 30, 2013
It might be a noisy spring this year. A large brood of 17-year cicadas is expected in 2013.
Blogs | Apr 29, 2013
Tiny crustaceans that graze on nuisance algae play an important role in protecting seagrass beds, according to a new study.
Blogs | Apr 22, 2013
Landsat satellites have provided a near-continuous record of Earth’s surface seen from space for over 40 years. Newest Landsat launched February 11.
Blogs | Apr 15, 2013
It’s 100 times lighter than a polystyrene foam coffee cup, and has the capacity to soak up environmental pollutants such as toluene and crude oil.
Blogs | Mar 28, 2013
On February 20, 2013, Death Valley National Park earned designation as an International Dark Sky Park for its pristine views of the starry nighttime sky.
Blogs | Mar 24, 2013
Fifty scientists from 17 countries investigated the vital role that wild insects play in crop pollination. They sampled 600 agricultural fields on every continent except Antarctica.
Blogs | Mar 12, 2013
At 62, the Laysan albatross Wisdom is one of the oldest wild birds known to be living in the world today. Yes, her new chick is adorable.
