Evidence of PFAS, ‘forever chemicals,’ found in toilet paper, study says
PFAS don’t degrade in the environment and are linked to a broad range of health issues, including low birthweight and kidney cancer.
See it: Rare loggerhead turtle washes ashore dead in Oregon with whole ecosystem traveling with it
The 75-pound loggerhead was discovered Saturday morning on the south end of Manzanita Beach, according to the Seaside Aquarium, which recovered the animal.
Here's when UW says its campus cherry blossoms will reach peak bloom
Due to a colder-than-normal start to spring, the famous cherry tree blossoms at the University of Washington campus will be blooming a bit later than usual.
'Climate time bomb is ticking': UN report warns world running out of time to reverse effects of climate change
The rate of temperature rises in the last 50 years is the highest in 2,000 years, and concentrations of carbon dioxide are the highest in at least 2 million years.
UN climate report warns world is on 'thin ice'
“Humanity is on thin ice — and that ice is melting fast,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. “Our world needs climate action on all fronts — everything, everywhere, all at once.”
Minnesota nuclear plant leak didn’t require public notice: Regulators
Minnesota regulators knew four months ago that radioactive waste had leaked from a nuclear power plant in Monticello — but they didn’t announce anything about the leak until this week.
Oldest sea reptile remains from 2 million years ago found on Arctic island
Paleontologists found the fossils after nearly 190 years of searching.
EPA cleanup crews find contaminated groundwater at Anacortes train derailment site
Cleanup crews at the site of a train derailment in Anacortes that leaked thousands of gallons of diesel fuel have reported contaminated groundwater.
Waze adds feature for EV drivers to find compatible charging stations
Users will now be able to enter their electric vehicle and plug type into the Waze app to find relevant charging stations along their route.
Sen. Cantwell blasts Biden's approval of Willow oil drilling project in Alaska
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell issued a response rebuking the Biden Administration's approval of a 30-year oil and gas development plan in Alaska, which legislators argue could cause nearly $20 billion in climate-related damage.
Hawaii's Kilauea volcano not erupting, scientists say, reversing warning
Kilauea, one of the world’s most active volcanos, erupted from September 2021 to last December.
Disappearing parasites in Puget Sound: a bigger concern than you may think
Parasites are disappearing from Puget Sound. That may sound good, but scientists warn that it has broader consequences for the area's ecosystem, and the things we rely on within it.
Earthquake swarms at two Alaska volcanoes raise fears of possible eruption
Earthquake activity is occurring at the volcanoes about every minute or two, researchers say.
Alaska volcano dormant for a century delivering ominous warning signs: 'Significant unrest'
Tanaga Volcano in Alaska has not erupted in over a century.
Social media driving debate over Alaska oil-drilling project
The Biden administration has a decision to make in Alaska: Will a massive oil-drilling project from ConocoPhillips be greenlit, or will they side-wide the growing online activism movement that is urging him to stop the project?
WA greenhouse gas allowance auction raises estimated $300M
Washington state’s first auction of greenhouse-gas pollution allowances has generated an estimated $300 million businesses, people and lawmakers see the cost of emitting greenhouse gases.
You can enjoy Washington State Parks for free on March 9 and other dates in 2023
If you're looking for an excuse to get out and enjoy nature this week, there will be free admission to Washington State Parks on Thursday, March 9.
With toxin threat gone, razor clam digs send hundreds to Washington's coast
Hundreds of people continue to flock to Mocrocks beach despite the cold wind and rain to take part in a Washington tradition: digging for razor clams.
EPA to propose US limits on toxic 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Water providers are preparing for tough standards and testing that will undoubtedly reveal harmful "forever chemicals" in communities that don’t yet know the chemicals are in their water.
Global carbon dioxide emissions reached a record high in 2022
More carbon dioxide was emitted last year than in any other year on records dating to 1900, a result of air travel rebounding and more cities turning to coal as a low-cost source of power.