City of Seattle bans throwing batteries in the garbage, recycling bin
No more tossing your expired batteries in the trash—you will have to take them to Seattle Public Utilities sites on the north or south side of town, schedule a $5 pickup with the city, or use a private battery drop-off service.
No more tossing your expired batteries in the trash—you will have to take them to Seattle Public Utilities sites on the north or south side of town, schedule a $5 pickup with the city, or use a private battery drop-off service.
Iceland volcano erupts again: See photos, video of lava flowing toward nearby town
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
The town's residents were previously evacuated from their homes in November following a series of earthquakes that led to cracks and openings in the earth.
John Kerry to step down as Biden admin climate czar: report
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.
U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry is reportedly planning to leave the White House in the coming months and join President Biden's presidential campaign.
North Dakota coal miners unearth ancient mammoth fossil: 'Exciting find'
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
The well-preserved, rare fossil is believed to be at least 10,000 years old.
Microplastics found in 16 proteins sampled in study, including plant-based alternatives
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
A new study found microplastics in nearly 90% of proteins sampled, including plant-based meat alternatives.
Talking to the animals? With AI tech, it may be a possibility
The ultimate goal of Earth Species Project (ESP) is to communicate with animals by trying to decode animal communication through the use of A.I.
The ultimate goal of Earth Species Project (ESP) is to communicate with animals by trying to decode animal communication through the use of A.I.
The craziest weather records set or smashed in 2023
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
This past year proved that Mother Nature always seems to have some tricks up her sleeves.
Where to recycle your Christmas tree in Seattle
Local organizations are urging people to take advantage of tree recycling programs – most are free, and more convenient than you might think.
Local organizations are urging people to take advantage of tree recycling programs – most are free, and more convenient than you might think.
As tree species face decline, ‘assisted migration’ gains popularity in Pacific Northwest
As native trees in the Pacific Northwest die off due to climate changes, the U.S. Forest Service, Portland and citizen groups around Puget Sound are turning to a deceptively simple climate adaptation strategy called “assisted migration.”
As native trees in the Pacific Northwest die off due to climate changes, the U.S. Forest Service, Portland and citizen groups around Puget Sound are turning to a deceptively simple climate adaptation strategy called “assisted migration.”
$20M agreement helping with reforestation efforts on burned Northwest forestlands
As forestlands are wiped out by extreme fires, a larger problem is being revealed beyond the damage left behind: it’s what can’t be regenerated – the forests themselves.
As forestlands are wiped out by extreme fires, a larger problem is being revealed beyond the damage left behind: it’s what can’t be regenerated – the forests themselves.
Recycling Christmas wrapping paper: Tips for your leftover holiday packaging
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
With piles of shiny Christmas paper, bows, boxes, and gift bags, some may be left wondering how to dispose of all the remnants.
State proposes removing firefighting foam containing PFAS
A toxic chemical called?per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),?is present in a specific firefighting foam that most agencies use across Washington and the U.S. The State Department of Ecology drafted an environmental impact statement (EIS) to address ideas collecting, transporting, and disposing the foam.
A toxic chemical called?per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS),?is present in a specific firefighting foam that most agencies use across Washington and the U.S. The State Department of Ecology drafted an environmental impact statement (EIS) to address ideas collecting, transporting, and disposing the foam.
Toxic algae bloom found in King County lakes, potentially impacting polar plunges
Health officials are urging people and pets to stay out of Green Lake, Lake Washington and Lake Wilderness after toxic algae blooms were found in the water.
Health officials are urging people and pets to stay out of Green Lake, Lake Washington and Lake Wilderness after toxic algae blooms were found in the water.
Recycling your holiday gift wrapping
Environmental groups are advising people to recycle their gift wrapping paper.
Environmental groups are advising people to recycle their gift wrapping paper.
Some coral species ‘remember’ how to survive ocean heat waves, study suggests
Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.
Researchers believe heat waves due to climate change will become more frequent, and understanding how some corals are able to survive is essential for future conservation efforts.
How the reintroduction of grizzly bears could look in Washington
Grizzly bears roamed Washington state for thousands of years, but grizzlies disappeared off our landscape many moons ago, and efforts to re-introduce the species to the North Cascades have people split.
Grizzly bears roamed Washington state for thousands of years, but grizzlies disappeared off our landscape many moons ago, and efforts to re-introduce the species to the North Cascades have people split.
NASA: Life may exist in oceans, geysers of 17 icy exoplanets
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
These findings expand the search for life in the universe, as it bucks the typical approach of finding liquid water, a necessary ingredient for life.
Study suggests people are leaving some U.S. neighborhoods because of flood risks
A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.
A recent study implies that flood risk and climate change are compelling people to move from their homes to places where the threat isn’t as high.
Conservationists, tribes say deal with Biden administration is a road map to breach Snake River dams
The U.S. government says it plans to spend $1 billion over the next decade to help recover depleted populations of salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
The U.S. government says it plans to spend $1 billion over the next decade to help recover depleted populations of salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
Sea Critter Rescue: Divers save thousands of creatures from certain death during Port Townsend jetty removal
When you think of saving sea life, you may think of protecting the larger residents of Puget Sound, such as sea lions or orcas. But it's the small and vitally important creatures that are the focus of one dedicated group of divers, who are on a mission to "Save the Sea Creatures."
When you think of saving sea life, you may think of protecting the larger residents of Puget Sound, such as sea lions or orcas. But it's the small and vitally important creatures that are the focus of one dedicated group of divers, who are on a mission to "Save the Sea Creatures."