Officials: High tide flooding more common as sea levels rise
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said high tide flooding has become more common as sea levels rise and is affecting residents of coastal towns and states.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said high tide flooding has become more common as sea levels rise and is affecting residents of coastal towns and states.
Drier, hotter conditions creating increase in West Pierce fire calls
Drier, hotter days are leading to more brush fire calls in Pierce County especially in urban areas that don't have a long history of wildfire conditions.
Drier, hotter days are leading to more brush fire calls in Pierce County especially in urban areas that don't have a long history of wildfire conditions.
Starbucks, Volvo, ChargePoint announce locations for electric vehicle charging stations
Starbucks and Volvo Cars announced on Tuesday the first Starbucks stores where new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, powered by ChargePoint, will be available to customers and members of the public.
Starbucks and Volvo Cars announced on Tuesday the first Starbucks stores where new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, powered by ChargePoint, will be available to customers and members of the public.
Coastal Washington tribe builds tsunami refuge tower
There’s a new option to escape a tsunami for people on the southwest coast of Washington.
There’s a new option to escape a tsunami for people on the southwest coast of Washington.
Puget Sound nights are getting warmer, which is concerning experts
Data from Climate Central shows that overnight lows have risen 2.7 degrees in the Seattle/Tacoma area since the 70s -- the rising temps can lead to health concerns.
Data from Climate Central shows that overnight lows have risen 2.7 degrees in the Seattle/Tacoma area since the 70s -- the rising temps can lead to health concerns.
20% of U.S. households with a dishwasher don’t even use it; here's why that may be bad
As concern for the world’s water scarcity grows, some consumer goods companies are pushing for households to “skip the rinse” entirely.
As concern for the world’s water scarcity grows, some consumer goods companies are pushing for households to “skip the rinse” entirely.
Tonga volcano spews enough water into stratosphere to fill 58,000 Olympic-size swimming pools
Researchers noted that the volcanic eruption could weaken the ozone layer.
Researchers noted that the volcanic eruption could weaken the ozone layer.
AG: Court rules Navy dismissed health, environmental impacts of its Growler jet program
A federal judge ruled that the Navy’s Growler jet program on Whidbey Island illegally failed to consider how the noise from the jets could negatively impact classroom learning and local wildlife, according to a Wednesday announcement from Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Office.
A federal judge ruled that the Navy’s Growler jet program on Whidbey Island illegally failed to consider how the noise from the jets could negatively impact classroom learning and local wildlife, according to a Wednesday announcement from Attorney General Bob Ferguson’s Office.
Volunteers prove critical in the fight against invasive green crabs
European green crab can harm marine life that Washington relies on from both an environment and economic standpoint. Despite millions being spent, volunteers are key to this battle.
European green crab can harm marine life that Washington relies on from both an environment and economic standpoint. Despite millions being spent, volunteers are key to this battle.
Kamala Harris announces $1 billion to US states for flooding, extreme heat
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
382,000 pounds of roadside litter picked up by Washington DOT in June
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said it picked up 191 tons of litter along roads last month-- that's equivalent to 382,000 pounds of trash.
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) said it picked up 191 tons of litter along roads last month-- that's equivalent to 382,000 pounds of trash.
Drones could soon help Washington scientists track Northern giant hornets
The invasive insects are native to Asia and have been the target of eradication efforts in the state since they were first discovered there less than four years ago.
The invasive insects are native to Asia and have been the target of eradication efforts in the state since they were first discovered there less than four years ago.
Study: Reintroducing sea otters to the Pacific Coast is feasible, now to the next steps
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) determined on Wednesday that it is possible to reintroduce sea otters to the coastlines of Washington, Oregon and California. However, scientists are still learning if this is something that should be done.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) determined on Wednesday that it is possible to reintroduce sea otters to the coastlines of Washington, Oregon and California. However, scientists are still learning if this is something that should be done.
King County launches strategy to combat wildfire risk in the region
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a regional strategy to mitigate wildfire risks around Western Washington, as climate change has progressively made summers hotter and drier.
King County Executive Dow Constantine announced a regional strategy to mitigate wildfire risks around Western Washington, as climate change has progressively made summers hotter and drier.
Washington committee hears proposals to change derogatory names of geographic features
Washington's Indigenous tribes have proposed new names for several natural locations around the state with derogatory names.
Washington's Indigenous tribes have proposed new names for several natural locations around the state with derogatory names.
Drought declaration lifted for Eastern Washington
Unanticipated cool, wet weather in May and June prompted the Washington Department of Ecology to cancel the drought declaration for Central and Eastern Washington.
Unanticipated cool, wet weather in May and June prompted the Washington Department of Ecology to cancel the drought declaration for Central and Eastern Washington.
Biden announces modest climate actions promising more to come
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
“Let me be clear,” Biden said. "Climate change is an emergency, and in the coming weeks I’m going to use the power I have as president to turn these words into formal, official government actions.
Scientists: Bark disease found on maple trees in Tacoma can also harm people
Scientists explained spores from the fungus can be an irritant to the lungs. There is a low risk of injury if people are near an infected tree or just walking by.
Scientists explained spores from the fungus can be an irritant to the lungs. There is a low risk of injury if people are near an infected tree or just walking by.