Chile's Humboldt penguin could be facing extinction, experts warn

The Humboldt penguin population along the central coast of Chile has drastically declined, with scientists finding only one breeding pair this year compared to 842 last year, putting the species at risk of extinction according to experts.

Texas city tops list of dirtiest in the nation, study says

A recent survey named the "dirtiest" city in the U.S., and earning the top spot this year is none other than Houston, taking the crown from last year's dirtiest, Newark, New Jersey.

Sanitation breakthrough in Seattle could change the design of toilets

A new exhibit at the Discovery Center in Seattle highlights one of the first major sanitation breakthroughs in more than 250 years.

WA DNR predicting a tough fire season: How to minimize the fire danger surrounding your home

The heavy rain in the forecast for this weekend hasn’t washed away the elevated threat of wildfires in Washington State– we’re still in a drought, and the Department of Natural Resources says the burn risk is significant heading into the summer months.

How AI can help (and hurt) climate change

Artificial intelligence significantly impacts the climate crisis by consuming large amounts of energy and water for its data centers, leading to increased greenhouse gas emissions, while also offering tools for climate management, such as improving climate models, optimizing energy use, and enhancing renewable energy efficiency.

PNW: Preserving our Climate
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Hosted by FOX 13 Seattle's Matthew Smith and Meteorologist Abby Acone.

Heatwave in Mexico causes howler monkeys to drop dead from trees

Mexico is facing one of its harshest droughts, with temperatures hitting 113 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celsius) on Monday, causing severe water shortages and leading to the deaths of at least 83 howler monkeys in Tabasco due to extreme heat and dehydration.

Fight over natural gas could be decided by new WA voter initiative

Let’s Go Washington and the Building Industry Association of Washington are behind Initiative 2066, which aims to push back on portions of a controversial decarbonization bill that narrowly passed the legislature this year.

Olympic marmot conservation plan: Could reintroducing wolves save the species?

Conservationists are advocating for the Olympic marmot, a beloved species found only in Washington state, to be added to the endangered species list. The Center for Biological Diversity attributes the subspecies’ decline to climate change and predation by coyotes.

2023 marks hottest summer in over 2,000 years in Northern Hemisphere, study finds

A recent study published in the journal Nature reveals alarming findings about the summer of 2023, asserting it as the hottest in the Northern Hemisphere in over 2,000 years.

Covington residents want answers about controversial proposal to build battery storage facility

Residents thought all the pushback stalled the project last year, but they recently came across an application to address wetlands on the proposed site that left many wondering what was going on.

World's largest plant to extract CO2 and turn it to stone opens in Iceland

The world's largest carbon capture facility, Mammoth, has begun operations in Iceland, using direct air capture technology to extract CO2 from the atmosphere and convert it into stone.

Inslee issues emergency proclamation over spongy moth infestation

The infestation is in the Steamboat Island Road and US Highway 101, Thurston County area (roughly 1,383 acres), and also near the town of Concrete, Skagit County area (roughly 920 acres).

FIFA 2026 Seattle World Cup sustainability
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The countdown to World Cup 2026 continues with a little more than two years away from kickoff in Seattle.

Top US national parks to visit with kids revealed

With 63 U.S. national parks spread across 30 states and two overseas territories, it can be tough to decide which one to visit.