DDT and its intimate link to breast cancer
These four sisters all developed breast cancer, despite having no genetic markers for the illness. Was something in their environment responsible? One of their daughters is looking at the once widely-used insecticide DDT as the possible culprit. Watch the original on grist.org.
FORBIDDEN FRUIT
Four sisters and one nurse who grew up in Cashmere, Washington, during the era of agricultural DDT use tell their stories of developing breast cancer.
Story by Regan Bervar | Photos by Nick Pinkham and Regan Bervar
Bellingham to Bristol Bay
Experiences of three women working in the commercial fishing industry in Alaska.
By Regan Bervar, Alissa Vanlandingham and Alaena Fletcher
Psychology Through the Looking Glass
Addressing the complex question of self through cross-cultural psychology
By Regan Bervar
BREWING SUSTAINABILITY
A brewery in Gibson, B.C. works towards becoming self-sufficient in their brewing process.
Story by Emily Cone | Photos by Regan Bervar
CUT THE VOLUME
Whale-watchers and lawmakers make efforts to increase
noise pollution regulations to protect the Southern
Resident orcas.
Story by Alec Ward |Photos by Regan Bervar
ONE CITY’S TRASH
The coastlines of Bellingham were once active dumping sites and now harbor harmful toxins for beach-goers.
Story by Jade Thurston | Photos by Regan Bervar
PIPELINE WATCHDOG
Almost two decades after the Olympic Pipeline explosion in Bellingham, Carl Weimer continues the fight to improve national pipeline safety standards.
Story by Tyler Kendig | Photos by Regan Bervar
STEWARD-SHIP
The rescue tugboat in Neah Bay is constantly on call to tow distressed ships to shore and avoid oil spills in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Story by Breyanna Waldsmith | Photos by Regan Bervar
Shot and produced by Regan Bervar
Audio and Editing by Joshua DeJong