Skokomish River Valley submerged by flooding
An atmospheric river brought extra rain to Mason County on Tuesday, causing flooding along the Skokomish River.
An atmospheric river brought extra rain to Mason County on Tuesday, causing flooding along the Skokomish River.
Rising Stillaguamish River hits flooding record in Arlington
Cresting at 21.34 feet, the Stillaguamish River in Arlington hit an all-time high Tuesday afternoon, as rains flood the North Sound.
Cresting at 21.34 feet, the Stillaguamish River in Arlington hit an all-time high Tuesday afternoon, as rains flood the North Sound.
Landslides from area flooding halts Amtrak service between Seattle and Portland
Amtrak train service has stopped between Seattle and Portland due to a landslide across the tracks.
Amtrak train service has stopped between Seattle and Portland due to a landslide across the tracks.
I-5 in South Sound beset with flooding, poor visibility amid heavy rainfall
While heavy rains and flooding batter the North Sound, Western Washington's main thoroughfare is facing weather issues down south, too.
While heavy rains and flooding batter the North Sound, Western Washington's main thoroughfare is facing weather issues down south, too.
China and India lead the world's increase in carbon dioxide emissions this year
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
A team of scientists reported that the world this year pumped 1.1% more heat-trapping carbon dioxide into the air than last year because of increased pollution from China and India.
Preparing for flooding in Snohomish County
People in Snohomish County are preparing for flooding.
People in Snohomish County are preparing for flooding.
Snohomish residents brace for potential 'major flooding' this week
With the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch for most of western Washington until Wednesday, an atmospheric river could bring potential flooding to multiple rivers this week and ‘major flooding’ to the Snohomish River.
With the National Weather Service issuing a flood watch for most of western Washington until Wednesday, an atmospheric river could bring potential flooding to multiple rivers this week and ‘major flooding’ to the Snohomish River.
Leaked document says US is willing to build energy projects in case Snake River dams are breached
n a strong sign that the U.S. will consider breaching four controversial dams on the Snake River, a leaked Biden administration document says the government is prepared to help build clean energy projects to replace the power generated by the dams.
n a strong sign that the U.S. will consider breaching four controversial dams on the Snake River, a leaked Biden administration document says the government is prepared to help build clean energy projects to replace the power generated by the dams.
Most US cities would need new lead water pipes within 10 years under newly-proposed EPA rules
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
In the U.S., there are more than 9 million lead pipes still in the ground, which are typically the biggest source of lead in drinking water. Lead is particularly dangerous to young children.
Virgin Atlantic achieves 1st trans-Atlantic flight on sustainable 'jet-zero' fuel
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
The first commercial airliner to cross the Atlantic on a purely high-fat, low-emissions fuel flew Tuesday from London to New York in a step toward achieving what supporters called “jet zero."
Sea turtle nests set records on beaches in US, but global warming endangers their survival
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
This year alone, one stretch of Florida's Gulf Coast where 75 turtle nests had been counted, were wiped out by the surge from Hurricane Idalia in August.
Makah Tribe nearing final answer on bid to hunt whales again
The Makah tribe is one step closer to returning to the water to resume its traditional hunting of gray whales off the coast of Washington.
The Makah tribe is one step closer to returning to the water to resume its traditional hunting of gray whales off the coast of Washington.
USDA reveals new version of Plant Hardiness Zone map
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
The map is updated for the first time in over 10 years and helps growers and gardeners determine which plants can thrive in certain weather conditions at locations in the U.S.
Where are carbon tax dollars going? WA touts new forest preserve as gas prices remain high for drivers
The controversial carbon tax has made it more expensive to live in Washington, but now, we're finding out where those dollars are going.
The controversial carbon tax has made it more expensive to live in Washington, but now, we're finding out where those dollars are going.
Washington's first forest managed exclusively for carbon sequestration
For months now, you've been shelling out more to fill up your car and heat your home. The controversial carbon tax has made it more expensive to live in Washington?but now, we're finding out where those dollars are going.
For months now, you've been shelling out more to fill up your car and heat your home. The controversial carbon tax has made it more expensive to live in Washington?but now, we're finding out where those dollars are going.
Amazon deforestation reaches lowest level in 5 years
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
After four years of rising destruction in Brazil’s Amazon, deforestation dropped by 33.6% during the first six months of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s term, according to government satellite data.
US National Climate Assessment finds worsening warming is hurting people in all regions
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.
The National Climate Assessment, which comes out every four to five years, was released Tuesday with details that bring climate change's impacts down to a local level.
The last 12 months on Earth were the hottest ever recorded, analysis shows
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
A new report finds that burning gasoline, coal, and natural gas and other human activities are to blame for the unnatural warming.
WA to overhaul landfill rules, EPA docs uncover ‘explosive’ amount of methane at local facilities
As the state prepares to enhance its rules on methane gas coming from landfills, documents obtained by an environmental group show that a number of landfills have been found to exceed allowed limits on the amount of gas escaping sites.
As the state prepares to enhance its rules on methane gas coming from landfills, documents obtained by an environmental group show that a number of landfills have been found to exceed allowed limits on the amount of gas escaping sites.
2023 will almost certainly be the hottest year on record: What this means
This October was the hottest on record globally.
This October was the hottest on record globally.