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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scientists tap volunteers to save integral species to Puget Sound ecosystem
Rockfish were once abundant in Puget Sound, now scientists and volunteers are working to ensure they don't disappear—a threat that could have dire consequences for the area's ecosystem.
Rockfish were once abundant in Puget Sound, now scientists and volunteers are working to ensure they don't disappear—a threat that could have dire consequences for the area's ecosystem.
Video shows violent eruption of Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano
Video recorded in San Nicolas de los Ranchos, Mexico, showed the exact moment the volcano exploded just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
Video recorded in San Nicolas de los Ranchos, Mexico, showed the exact moment the volcano exploded just after 10:30 p.m. on Friday.
Dam owner pleads guilty in field turf pollution of Puyallup River
A company that operates a century-old hydroelectric dam near Mount Rainier National Park and its chief operating officer each pleaded guilty to a single criminal count Monday in connection with a spill of synthetic field turf and the tiny rubber particles used to make it into the Puyallup River in 2020.
A company that operates a century-old hydroelectric dam near Mount Rainier National Park and its chief operating officer each pleaded guilty to a single criminal count Monday in connection with a spill of synthetic field turf and the tiny rubber particles used to make it into the Puyallup River in 2020.
Bullfrogs for dinner? Utah wildlife officials want you to catch – and eat – this invasive species
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
“Target the big ones — they have the most meat,” Lee Kay, a grounds supervisor at Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, said.
UW receives $1.2M climate change research grant from EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced nearly $4 million in grant funding for universities—including University of Washington—to research impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced nearly $4 million in grant funding for universities—including University of Washington—to research impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities.
Invasive species pose serious threat to Washington state
Scientists are fighting a never-ending multi-billion dollar war across the country: an attempt to keep invasive species from spreading and wrecking economies.
Scientists are fighting a never-ending multi-billion dollar war across the country: an attempt to keep invasive species from spreading and wrecking economies.
Amazon donates over 1,400 cases of water to residents of East Palestine, Ohio
More than 30 Amazon employees from its Pittsburgh and Cleveland sites volunteered to help bring water in the aftermath of the Ohio train derailment.
More than 30 Amazon employees from its Pittsburgh and Cleveland sites volunteered to help bring water in the aftermath of the Ohio train derailment.
Olive oil prices climbing after heat, drought in Europe leads to poor harvest, shortage
Olive harvests in Spain, which supply 80% of the world’s olive oil, were down 50%.
Olive harvests in Spain, which supply 80% of the world’s olive oil, were down 50%.
Erin Brockovich coming to East Palestine, Ohio after toxic train derailment
Activist Erin Brockovich said she’s coming to speak with the people in East Palestine, Ohio as health concerns linger in the weeks following a toxic train derailment.
Activist Erin Brockovich said she’s coming to speak with the people in East Palestine, Ohio as health concerns linger in the weeks following a toxic train derailment.
Lonely tunes: Fewer humpback whales wail as population grows, study finds
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
A new study suggests those melancholy tunes sung by humpback whales may really be a sign of loneliness.
Upset Ohio residents pack town hall meeting seeking answers over train derailment
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday in East Palestine, Ohio, to hear state officials insist yet again that testing shows local air is safe to breathe so far and that air and water monitoring would continue.
Snohomish boil water advisory surpasses 2 weeks, exposes aging infrastructure
It has been more than two weeks since many Snohomish County families could use their water without first boiling it.
It has been more than two weeks since many Snohomish County families could use their water without first boiling it.