Farmers raise alarm over polluted water flowing in from Canada
Water flowing into the U.S. has abnormally high levels of fecal bacteria. Locals near the U.S.-Canada border say more needs to be done to protect people, salmon and shellfish.
Yellowstone River bridge collapses, freight train falls into waters below
Numerous tank cars were partially submerged in the river early Saturday, with an Associated Press reporter witnessing a yellow liquid pouring out of tank cars.
High fecal bacteria levels close down Lincoln Park Beach
Due to high fecal bacteria levels, Seattle Parks has notified people to stay out of the water at Lincoln Park Beach.
Robots to play big role in continued search for missing Titan sub
The Vice President of the Washington Scuba Alliance says that if the Titan crew is stuck in the sub at the bottom of the ocean, robots will play a big role in locating and potentially raising the missing sub.
Invasive Japanese beetles found in Yakima County
The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) says the first Japanese beetle of the year was spotted in Yakima County, and the time to take action against these invasive insects is now.
Biden administration moves to restore endangered species protections dropped by Trump
The Biden administration has proposed new rules for protecting imperiled plants and animals as officials move to reverse changes under former President Donald Trump that weakened application of the Endangered Species Act.
El Nino blamed for recent bird deaths along Mexico's Pacific coast
Many seabirds in this region died recently, with more than 90% of the affected birds being grey-backed shearwaters, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Mexico.
Himalayan glaciers could lose 80% of their volume if global warming isn't controlled: study
A report from a Nepal-based research organization finds that water security for nearly 2 billion people downstream from the Hindu Kush Himalayan ranges will likely be threatened this century if global warming is not controlled.
New tools to fight invasive green crab
New tools to fight the invasive European green crab have been unveiled by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Stillaguamish Tribe begins massive restoration plan for neglected salmon habitat
As Kadi Bizyayeva walks a large berm overlooking Port Susan in Stanwood, it is hard to overlook the importance of the land beneath her feet.
PHOTOS: Whale watchers spot a deer swimming alongside an orca near San Juan Island
Whale watchers boating near San Juan Island had an unexpected encounter with an orca and a deer last Sunday.
Climate activists spray-paint private plane in Germany
Local news outlets reported that Germany’s Left Party chairman Martin Schirdewan called for a ban on private jets flying to Sylt.
STUDY: People living along Duwamish River are more concerned with climate change than local crime
According to a new research study, people living along the Duwamish River said they are more concerned about the changing environment than issues like local crime and homelessness.
