August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern.
Washington ranks last in renewable energy growth
A recent study shows Washington ranks dead last in the nation for renewable energy growth, with a rate of -3% in the span of two decades.
A recent study shows Washington ranks dead last in the nation for renewable energy growth, with a rate of -3% in the span of two decades.
WA co-leads 21-state coalition challenging new rules under Endangered Species Act
Here's what to know about the 21-state coalition suing the Trump administration's Fish and Wildlife Services and National Marine Fisheries Service.
Here's what to know about the 21-state coalition suing the Trump administration's Fish and Wildlife Services and National Marine Fisheries Service.
EPA proposal would make it harder for public to comment on data center plans
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
A plan by the Environmental Protection Agency could make it harder for the public to learn about and comment on proposed AI data centers.
Hood Canal conditions worsen after shellfish harvest closure, fish die-off
Conditions have gone from bad to worse in Hood Canal, as after a summer-long shellfish harvest closure, now fish are washing ashore dead.
Conditions have gone from bad to worse in Hood Canal, as after a summer-long shellfish harvest closure, now fish are washing ashore dead.
Renton, WA asphalt plant war ends as King County buys land
A controversial proposed asphalt plant along the Cedar River is not being built after the land was officially purchased by King County.
A controversial proposed asphalt plant along the Cedar River is not being built after the land was officially purchased by King County.
Longview, WA paper mill hit with 35 violation after chemical implosion
A Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington was just slapped with 35 violations by the Department of Ecology after a chemical tank implosion that killed eleven workers back in May.
A Nippon Dynawave paper mill in Longview, Washington was just slapped with 35 violations by the Department of Ecology after a chemical tank implosion that killed eleven workers back in May.
160 killed in China-Nepal flash floods; hundreds missing, including 47 Americans
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Scores of people were killed Wednesday when flash floods swept through communities along the China-Nepal border. Rescue teams are still trying to locate hundreds more who are still missing in the Himalayan region, including nearly 50 Americans.
Historic Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’ at center of preservation effort
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
WSDA: Invasive, destructive beetle detected in Vancouver, WA
One of the most destructive forest pests in North America has made its way to Washington. Here's what to know.
One of the most destructive forest pests in North America has made its way to Washington. Here's what to know.
Trump administration moves to end 2001 roadless rule on national forests
The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.
The Trump administration is seeking to repeal protections for millions of acres of national forest, citing wildfire management and forest health as environmental groups warn of potential ecological harm.
Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.
Sugar-based plastics could offer solution to microplastic pollution
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
Researchers are investigating new ways to produce plant-based plastics from sugar, aiming to offer a sustainable alternative that could help reduce global microplastic pollution.
NOAA says July was warmest month in US history, surpassing 1936 Dust Bowl heat
July was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA.
July was the hottest month on record, according to the NOAA.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Can Washington bring back the sunflower sea star? Inside a rare conservation effort
A marine predator that once helped keep Puget Sound's ecosystem in balance has all but vanished from Washington waters, and scientists at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are working to change that.
A marine predator that once helped keep Puget Sound's ecosystem in balance has all but vanished from Washington waters, and scientists at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium are working to change that.
First-known freshwater contagious cancer spreading among catfish in Vermont lake
The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
The first-ever transmissible cancer to spread among fish in a freshwater setting has been discovered among brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog.
Washington's heat wave has marine scientists keeping a close eye on Puget Sound
As Washington residents flocked to beaches during this week's heat, a very different scene was unfolding beneath the surface of Puget Sound.
As Washington residents flocked to beaches during this week's heat, a very different scene was unfolding beneath the surface of Puget Sound.
Warm waters threaten Puget Sound's disappearing bull kelp
Surface temperatures are putting additional stress on bull kelp, a critical habitat for salmon and other marine species that also reduces affects of ocean acidification.
Surface temperatures are putting additional stress on bull kelp, a critical habitat for salmon and other marine species that also reduces affects of ocean acidification.
Microplastics detected in most heart attack patients' blood in startling new study
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.
Most heart attack patients have significantly higher concentrations of micro- and nanoplastics in their blood compared to individuals with stable heart conditions, new research found.