Cascadia - Maps & Graphics - by publication

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The Spread of Dams in the NW (animated map)

The hundreds of dams that were built from 1930 to 1998, which now block the west's streams and rivers.

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Northwest's Vulnerable Energy Network (animated map)

The Northwest's energy system, including oil, gas, and power lines, which are vulnerable to disruptions and sabotage.

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Northwest GDP and Median Income and the Dow Jones

Two decades of so-called progress: the Dow soared, Cascadia’s economy doubled, but middle-class incomes barely budged.

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Share of Residents of Compact Neighborhoods in the NW

Cascadia’s major cities are gradually channeling more of their growth into compact neighborhoods.

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Average Wildlife Populations Index

Despite some recent gains, key wildlife populations are still struggling.

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Cascadia Scorecard 2006 by Indicator (chart)

Cascadia's progress over 25 years for each of six indicators: health; economy; population; energy; sprawl; and wildlife.

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Per Capita Energy Use in the US

A comparison of the Pacific Northwest with Texas, California, and New York. The Northwest is on a par with Texas.

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Hybrids Versus Hummers, Cascadia

The number of hybrid vehicles and Hummers sold in 2004 in Cascadia.

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Acres of Forest Stewardship Council-Certified Cascadian Forests

Forest Stewardship Council-certified forests has increased dramatically in the Pacific Northwest since 1996.

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Leading Causes of Northwest Deaths

Cancer and heart disease accounted for half of all Northwest deaths in 2001.

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Northwest Population Growth

Northwest population growth for the past century with a breakdown by state or province.

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PBDE Levels in Humans Since the 1980s

Since the 1980s, levels of the toxic flame retardants, PBDEs, in human tissue and fluids in North America have risen 20 to 30 times.

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Median PBDE Levels in Northwest Women

Sightline's study shows that levels of PBDEs, or toxic flame retardants, in the Pacific Northwest are 20 to 40 times higher than levels in Japan and Sweden.

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The Selkirk Caribou Herd Population

Current and estimated historical population numbers for Cascadia's Selkirk caribou herd.

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Sea Otter and Gray Wolf Populations

The successful reintroduction of the gray wolf and sea otters to regions in Cascadia.