$50M awarded to Washington fish passage projects
Fish culverts have long been a problem in this area. Whether it's poor design or infrastructure at the end of its lifespan, culverts have been linked to massive decline in fish populations, including a number of endangered salmon species.
Fish culverts have long been a problem in this area. Whether it's poor design or infrastructure at the end of its lifespan, culverts have been linked to massive decline in fish populations, including a number of endangered salmon species.
High levels of 'forever chemicals' in drinking water
Communities all over the U.S. are finding unacceptably high levels of forever chemicals of PFA's in drinking water.
Communities all over the U.S. are finding unacceptably high levels of forever chemicals of PFA's in drinking water.
Judge sides with young activists in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana
A Montana judge has sided with young environmental activists who said state agencies were violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment by permitting fossil fuel development without considering its effect on the climate.
A Montana judge has sided with young environmental activists who said state agencies were violating their constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment by permitting fossil fuel development without considering its effect on the climate.
Plans to fight climate change with trees hampered by seedling shortage, study says
This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.
This shortage is occurring as government and private funding is being invested in planting trees to cool cities, reduce air pollution and protect water.
Antarctica gets ‘taste of summer’ as watermelons bloom in coldest place on Earth
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
August is the coldest winter month at the arctic station Vostok, when temperatures average nearly 92 degrees below zero.
State official doesn't believe Tokitae will be back home in Puget Sound this year
The push to return Tokitae, a captive orca, to the Pacific Northwest is gaining momentum – but roadblocks loom. The man bankrolling her transport teased a date of as early as Thanksgiving, but state officials don't see that happening until 2024 or 2025.
The push to return Tokitae, a captive orca, to the Pacific Northwest is gaining momentum – but roadblocks loom. The man bankrolling her transport teased a date of as early as Thanksgiving, but state officials don't see that happening until 2024 or 2025.
July on track to be Earth's hottest month on record
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Another month of record-breaking heat has brought the world into uncharted territory, scientists say.
Makah Tribe awaits decision to resume hunting gray whales
The Makah, a tribal nation on the Olympic Peninsula, have been waiting nearly two decades to learn whether they’ll get the go-ahead from the federal government to resume their practice of whaling.
The Makah, a tribal nation on the Olympic Peninsula, have been waiting nearly two decades to learn whether they’ll get the go-ahead from the federal government to resume their practice of whaling.
Southern Resident Killer Whale research shows unique bond between mothers, sons
Researchers have found that female orcas protect their sons -- but not their daughters -- in their later years. What the findings tell scientists studying the endangered Southern Resident orcas.
Researchers have found that female orcas protect their sons -- but not their daughters -- in their later years. What the findings tell scientists studying the endangered Southern Resident orcas.
House Republicans propose planting a trillion trees as way to address climate change
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
The GOP is no longer denying that global warming exists, yet is searching for a response to sweltering summers, weather disasters and rising sea levels.
Washington cherry crop recovering from loss during 2022 cold snap
Washington is the number one producer for sweet cherries nationwide, but last year's cold and wet spring severely depleted production, making it one of the smallest harvests in the last decade.
Washington is the number one producer for sweet cherries nationwide, but last year's cold and wet spring severely depleted production, making it one of the smallest harvests in the last decade.
PHOTOS: Seattle activist climbs cedar tree 'Luma' in effort to keep it from being cut down
A showdown above ground began Friday when a Seattle activist climbed up a tree in an effort to keep the cedar known as "Luma" from being cut down.
A showdown above ground began Friday when a Seattle activist climbed up a tree in an effort to keep the cedar known as "Luma" from being cut down.
Recreational fishing now closed on Quillayute River System until further notice
The National Parks Service (NPS) has issued an emergency closure of recreational fishing in the Quillayute River System in the Olympic National Park to protect salmon populations.
The National Parks Service (NPS) has issued an emergency closure of recreational fishing in the Quillayute River System in the Olympic National Park to protect salmon populations.
Fossil of 94-million-year-old sea creature found in Utah
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
The research team concluded that the specimen was potentially the oldest mosasaur ever found.
Tokitae could return home to Puget Sound by Thanksgiving
Indianapolis Colts owner and philanthropist Jim Irsay is personally funding efforts to bring Tokitae back home to the Puget Sound, and said she could be back in her ancestral waters by Thanksgiving.
Indianapolis Colts owner and philanthropist Jim Irsay is personally funding efforts to bring Tokitae back home to the Puget Sound, and said she could be back in her ancestral waters by Thanksgiving.
The Anthropocene: Scientists say this lake marks the start of a new geologic epoch
Scientists say the new chapter in history shows the power — and hubris — of humankind.
Scientists say the new chapter in history shows the power — and hubris — of humankind.
Watch: Freaky slime mold pulsates as spores spread in Alaska national park
Slime molds are a collection of single-celled organisms that move together in search of nutrients. They eat bacteria and appear on dead and decaying logs in Glacier Bay's Alaskan rainforest ecosystem during the summer.
Slime molds are a collection of single-celled organisms that move together in search of nutrients. They eat bacteria and appear on dead and decaying logs in Glacier Bay's Alaskan rainforest ecosystem during the summer.
Outdoor recreational fire ban issued in Kitsap County
Under a Stage 2 burn ban, all recreational burning in the open is prohibited. This includes beach fires, bonfire pits in yards or camping areas or any other outdoor spot for fires or fireplaces.
Under a Stage 2 burn ban, all recreational burning in the open is prohibited. This includes beach fires, bonfire pits in yards or camping areas or any other outdoor spot for fires or fireplaces.
Drinking water from nearly half of US faucets contains PFAS, study says
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
PFAS chemicals have been linked in animal studies to some cancers, including kidney and testicular, plus issues such as high blood pressure and low birth weight.
Earth sees hottest day on record for third straight day
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.
The daily highs are an indication that climate change is reaching uncharted territory, scientists say.