An oil spill comes to an end, is San Juan ready for the big one?
An oil spill off the west coast of San Juan island caused a lot of concern, but experts wonder whether the Salish Sea is ready for a big spill as traffic increases.
An oil spill off the west coast of San Juan island caused a lot of concern, but experts wonder whether the Salish Sea is ready for a big spill as traffic increases.
Futuristic, ‘floating’ SeaPods will offer eco-friendly aquatic living
Ocean Builders is building both SeaPods, which are for aquatic living, and GreenPods, which are for living on land.
Ocean Builders is building both SeaPods, which are for aquatic living, and GreenPods, which are for living on land.
Climate-fueled wildfires worsen the danger for struggling fish
“Their habitat is often gone, washed out of the creek. There’s no place they can hide and cool off. Their food is decimated as well.”
“Their habitat is often gone, washed out of the creek. There’s no place they can hide and cool off. Their food is decimated as well.”
Water.org, co-founded by actor Matt Damon, announces $1 billion plan for water access
Water.org announced a $1 billion plan Tuesday to help 100 million people in Africa, Asia and Latin America get lasting access to water and sanitation.
Water.org announced a $1 billion plan Tuesday to help 100 million people in Africa, Asia and Latin America get lasting access to water and sanitation.
UN chief warns world is 'paralyzed,' equity slipping away at General Assembly
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
During the 2022 General Assembly, the U.N. chief warned nations are “gridlocked in colossal global dysfunction” and aren’t ready or willing to tackle the challenges that threaten humanity's future.
USDA OKs GMO purple tomatoes with enhanced ‘nutritional quality’
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
The seeds for the GMO purple tomato could be available in the U.S. as soon as spring 2023.
Weeks after oil spill, Coast Guard aims to bring boat back to surface
Several weeks after a fishing vessel sank near San Juan Island, causing panic for the well-being of the endangered Southern Resident killer whales, the Coast Guard is preparing to bring the vessel to the surface.
Several weeks after a fishing vessel sank near San Juan Island, causing panic for the well-being of the endangered Southern Resident killer whales, the Coast Guard is preparing to bring the vessel to the surface.
Northwest cherry harvest smallest in 14 years due to cold
The Pacific Northwest cherry crop this year is the smallest in 14 years at least in part because of a spring snowstorm.
The Pacific Northwest cherry crop this year is the smallest in 14 years at least in part because of a spring snowstorm.
WDFW announces 56 tentative days of coastal razor clam digs starting Sept. 22
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced 56 tentative dates for razor clam digs at coastal beaches starting Sept. 22.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced 56 tentative dates for razor clam digs at coastal beaches starting Sept. 22.
Jason Momoa shaves head to denounce single-use plastics
The 43-year-old actor said he’s tired of plastic bottles, bags and packaging ending up as pollution.
The 43-year-old actor said he’s tired of plastic bottles, bags and packaging ending up as pollution.
Swiss retailer rolls out 'coffee balls' to replace plastic capsules
Swiss retailer Migros said its “coffee balls” are fully compostable, unlike the plastic and aluminum containers popularized by its rival Nestle under the brand Nespresso.
Swiss retailer Migros said its “coffee balls” are fully compostable, unlike the plastic and aluminum containers popularized by its rival Nestle under the brand Nespresso.
Californians plagued with feet-eating 'mini-shark' bugs
Scientists identified the foot-biting bug at a water-line isopod.
Scientists identified the foot-biting bug at a water-line isopod.
Washington OKs killing 1 wolf in pack after cattle attacks
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind has authorized the killing of one wolf because of cattle attacks in northeast Washington.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Director Kelly Susewind has authorized the killing of one wolf because of cattle attacks in northeast Washington.
Swinomish Tribe builds modern clam garden, reviving practice
By the time you read this story, what it describes will probably have disappeared beneath the waves.
By the time you read this story, what it describes will probably have disappeared beneath the waves.
NPS warns of dangers at Mt. Rainier ice caves after viral 'rainbow ice' photo
The National Parks Service has issued an advisory to visitors who may be wanting to visit the ice caves at Mount Rainier National Park after a photographer's "rainbow" ice cave photos went viral.
The National Parks Service has issued an advisory to visitors who may be wanting to visit the ice caves at Mount Rainier National Park after a photographer's "rainbow" ice cave photos went viral.
Satellite images reveal nearly 100-km-wide inland lake formed during deadly flooding in Pakistan
The recent flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 1,130 people and left millions displaced. Now, satellite images show how an entire new lake has formed.
The recent flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 1,130 people and left millions displaced. Now, satellite images show how an entire new lake has formed.
Unusually large, striped-eye grasshopper found near Everett
State officials are asking people who live near Everett to be on the lookout for any unusually large grasshoppers with striped eyes.
State officials are asking people who live near Everett to be on the lookout for any unusually large grasshoppers with striped eyes.
K2 in Pakistan polluted with 'rotting food and human waste' left by climbers, foundation says
The foundation of elite mountain climber Nirmal Purja has announced it is bringing a team to Pakistan's K2 next year to clean up "rotting food and human waste" that is "frozen into the ice and leaching into the groundwater."
The foundation of elite mountain climber Nirmal Purja has announced it is bringing a team to Pakistan's K2 next year to clean up "rotting food and human waste" that is "frozen into the ice and leaching into the groundwater."
Elusive Pacific marten caught on camera for the first time in Olympic National Forest
The elusive Pacific marten was spotted using a motion-triggered wildlife camera last January, marking the first time the species has been recorded by a camera survey in the Olympic National Forest.
The elusive Pacific marten was spotted using a motion-triggered wildlife camera last January, marking the first time the species has been recorded by a camera survey in the Olympic National Forest.
'Zombie ice' in Greenland will raise global sea level 10 inches, study says
Zombie or doomed ice is ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice, but is no longer getting fed by those larger glaciers.
Zombie or doomed ice is ice that is still attached to thicker areas of ice, but is no longer getting fed by those larger glaciers.