Tracking invasive green crabs in WA
Invasive European green crabs leave a lasting impact on Washington's ecosystems, with concerns that their population could out-compete local shellfish. FOX 13 photojournalist Stephanie Schroder went to Seabeck to join a volunteer group that's helping track the species.
Invasive European green crabs leave a lasting impact on Washington's ecosystems, with concerns that their population could out-compete local shellfish. FOX 13 photojournalist Stephanie Schroder went to Seabeck to join a volunteer group that's helping track the species.
WA leads multi-state lawsuit against Trump's energy emergency declaration
Washington and 14 states challenge President Trump's "energy emergency" in court, claiming it illegally bypasses environmental laws to favor fossil fuel interests.
Washington and 14 states challenge President Trump's "energy emergency" in court, claiming it illegally bypasses environmental laws to favor fossil fuel interests.
Washington's "Bring Your Own Cup" campaign launches
If your daily coffee habit is contributing to the 50 billion single use coffee cups that pile up in landfills every year. The Department of Ecology would like to help you change your ways. Fox 13's Shawn Chitnis has more information on their campaign for the month of May. That could save people some money but also save the environment.
If your daily coffee habit is contributing to the 50 billion single use coffee cups that pile up in landfills every year. The Department of Ecology would like to help you change your ways. Fox 13's Shawn Chitnis has more information on their campaign for the month of May. That could save people some money but also save the environment.
Underwater volcano off Oregon's coast inching closer to eruption, scientists say
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
While scientists don't have an exact timeline of when the volcano could erupt, they say it's likely to happen before the end of the year.
Using AI to improve recycling in WA
A King County recycling center uses robots and AI to improve sorting through materials.
A King County recycling center uses robots and AI to improve sorting through materials.
Tagging fish along the Hood Canal
Scientists are warning that steelhead along the Hood Canal are on the brink of extinction, and if they're going to survive, tagging the fish could make a difference.
Scientists are warning that steelhead along the Hood Canal are on the brink of extinction, and if they're going to survive, tagging the fish could make a difference.
Underwater volcano poised to erupt off OR coast, Seattle scientists say
This would be its first eruption since 2015, according to researchers from the UW.
This would be its first eruption since 2015, according to researchers from the UW.
Houdini Fly Hunt launched to protect native mason bees in WA, OR
The fly could be devastating to farmers across the Pacific Northwest. If you spot one, here's what to do:
The fly could be devastating to farmers across the Pacific Northwest. If you spot one, here's what to do:
Trump dismisses hundreds of climate scientists
Hundreds of scientists, including a number in Washington state, were dismissed from their ongoing work on a climate assessment required by Congress.
Hundreds of scientists, including a number in Washington state, were dismissed from their ongoing work on a climate assessment required by Congress.
Worst coral bleaching event in recorded history
The International Coral Reef Initiative says 84% of Earth's coral reefs have been bleached, the fourth global bleaching since 1998.
The International Coral Reef Initiative says 84% of Earth's coral reefs have been bleached, the fourth global bleaching since 1998.
Historic Bellingham boulder to be removed
The fate of an historic landmark in Whatcom County hangs in the balance as a highway project threatens to roll right over it.
The fate of an historic landmark in Whatcom County hangs in the balance as a highway project threatens to roll right over it.
WA scientists working on national climate assessment among hundreds dismissed
The move comes on the heels of mass firings at the U.S. Global Change Research Program earlier this month.
The move comes on the heels of mass firings at the U.S. Global Change Research Program earlier this month.
These US cities have the worst air quality this year
More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.
More than 156 million Americans live among unhealthy levels of air pollution, an annual report from the American Lung Association found.
'Survive the Sound' captivates WA classrooms
Western Washington classrooms have a new fun way to teach students about preserving northwest salmon: the Survive the Sound fish tracking game!
Western Washington classrooms have a new fun way to teach students about preserving northwest salmon: the Survive the Sound fish tracking game!
'Kiss of death': 84% of world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
Coral reefs are sometimes dubbed “rainforests of the sea" — approximately 25% of all marine species can be found in, on and around coral reefs.
WA fish-tracking game 'Survive the Sound' kicks off Monday
It's the time of year in Washington when salmon and steelhead begin their migration to the ocean. FOX 13 Seattle is partnering with "Long Live the Kings" to highlight its fish-tracking game, "Survive the Sound", which kicks off Monday.
It's the time of year in Washington when salmon and steelhead begin their migration to the ocean. FOX 13 Seattle is partnering with "Long Live the Kings" to highlight its fish-tracking game, "Survive the Sound", which kicks off Monday.
Trump admin faces criticism on Earth Day visit
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to California to address an ongoing sewage crisis that's been affecting residents for years, but critics say the Earth Day visit was hypocritical.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin traveled to California to address an ongoing sewage crisis that's been affecting residents for years, but critics say the Earth Day visit was hypocritical.
King County Metro unveils new 'green' transit hub
King County Metro gave the public a first look at its first-ever zero emission bus depot in Tukwila on Tuesday.
King County Metro gave the public a first look at its first-ever zero emission bus depot in Tukwila on Tuesday.
Recycling tips for Earth Day
Republic Services has some tips and tricks on how to best recycle your aluminum, glass and cardboard.
Republic Services has some tips and tricks on how to best recycle your aluminum, glass and cardboard.
How to celebrate Earth Day 2025 in Seattle
Earth Day, honoring the environmental movement and the need to protect our planet’s resources, celebrates its 55th anniversary this year.
Earth Day, honoring the environmental movement and the need to protect our planet’s resources, celebrates its 55th anniversary this year.