Lessons learned from the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave may help keep you cool this weekend
New research shows passive cooling, like window shades and fans, are key ways to keep conditions bearable during heat waves.
Nicholas Turner
Nicholas covers climate change, biodiversity and environmental issues.
Fish passage ‘likely’ as Seattle City Light aims to re-license Skagit River dams
Seattle City Light now says fish passage is "likely" at its Skagit River dams as it seeks a new federal license to operate for another...
The effects of climate change will get worse before they get better, UW study says
A study found that eliminating greenhouse gases is essential but there is a short-term drawback associated with it. There are still things we can do,...
PSE has spent nearly $1M on solar projects this year. Here's what one looks like
On Sunday the Kent United Methodist Church unveiled a solar panel array installed using a large grant from Puget Sound Energy.
Blockchain company buys $1M in carbon credits generated by Issaquah forest, the biggest such deal in U.S. history
King County said Friday that Regen Network Development bought the credits generated by the 46-acre forest, and the money will be used to conserve more...
WA will soon put a price on carbon emissions for its biggest polluters. Here’s how it will work
The Department of Ecology published new guidelines outlining the rules and structure of the state's cap-and-invest program, which must be up and running by January.
Spring rains ‘not nearly enough’ to overcome Northwest drought, wildfire risk, experts say
Nearly a quarter of our state is locked in severe drought, and it's even worse than that in counties experiencing some of their driest years...
Kenmore Air, Puyallup Tribe partner to fly seaplanes out of South Puget Sound
The Puyallup Tribe and Kenmore Air announced Tuesday a joint partnership to bring seaplane operations to South Puget Sound.
Pelosi touts infrastructure bill, restoration projects in Pierce County VIEW
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi touted the recently passed federal infrastructure bill Wednesday as she visited the Chambers Creek watershed in Pierce County.