Tomato, onion, garlic prices expected to increase amid ongoing California drought
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
About 94% of California fell under the severe, extreme, or exceptional drought categories as of last week. The state grows over a third of the nation's vegetables and 75% of its fruits and nuts.
New Zealand proposes taxing cow burps, pee to tackle climate change
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
New Zealand’s government is proposing a tax on the greenhouse gasses that farm animals make from burping and peeing as part of a plan to tackle climate change.
Climate change driving voters to the polls, Washington Post poll shows
Ahead of the midterm elections, 50% of voters in a recent Washington Post poll said climate change was either very important or one of the most important issues in their vote for Congress.
Ahead of the midterm elections, 50% of voters in a recent Washington Post poll said climate change was either very important or one of the most important issues in their vote for Congress.
Inslee, West Coast leaders to sign climate agreement in San Francisco
West coast leaders of the United States and Canada met on Thursday, and signed an agreement that will expand the region's climate partnership.
West coast leaders of the United States and Canada met on Thursday, and signed an agreement that will expand the region's climate partnership.
Vancouver City Council bans large fossil fuel facilities
The city council in Vancouver, Washington, has approved a permanent ban on new fossil fuel developments after years of temporary moratoriums.
The city council in Vancouver, Washington, has approved a permanent ban on new fossil fuel developments after years of temporary moratoriums.
Camano Island residents face months-long permit process to prepare for storm season
Nearly a year after devastating floods hit western Washington, some residents on Camano Island are running into roadblocks to rebuild from the damage left behind.
Nearly a year after devastating floods hit western Washington, some residents on Camano Island are running into roadblocks to rebuild from the damage left behind.
NOAA determines dams on lower Snake River must be breached
The final report from NOAA on rebuilding salmon and steelhead populations in the Columbia basin is out; among other actions, it calls for the removal of the four lower Snake River dams.
The final report from NOAA on rebuilding salmon and steelhead populations in the Columbia basin is out; among other actions, it calls for the removal of the four lower Snake River dams.
Worsening climate change could mean more stink bugs, study says
Researchers at Washington State University found that worsening climate change could lead to more stink bugs thriving in the environment.
Researchers at Washington State University found that worsening climate change could lead to more stink bugs thriving in the environment.
Wildfire smoke a growing concern as locals breathe in 'moderate'-quality air for weeks
New research shows that wildfire smoke is undoing progress on clean air across the U.S. Closer to home, some have been breathing in pollution for weeks.
New research shows that wildfire smoke is undoing progress on clean air across the U.S. Closer to home, some have been breathing in pollution for weeks.
'It feels like I lost a family member'; Endangered orca population drops from 74 to 73 in annual census
The annual census undertaken by The Center for Whale Research shows that yet another Southern Resident killer whale is now considered dead.
The annual census undertaken by The Center for Whale Research shows that yet another Southern Resident killer whale is now considered dead.
There are more ants on Earth than the combined total of birds, mammals, study finds
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals on Earth combined.
There are an estimated 20 quadrillion ants on the planet. That’s more than the number of birds and mammals on Earth combined.
Puget Sound Energy partners with new all-electric Metro Community Van and Electric Vehicles in Algona, Pacific
The services are provided through a partnership with Puget Sound Energy and King County Metro, along with the cities of Algona and Pacific.
The services are provided through a partnership with Puget Sound Energy and King County Metro, along with the cities of Algona and Pacific.
Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power program offers customers easy way to lower carbon footprint
Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power program is just one of the ways that PSE customers can reduce their carbon footprint, and is also a key part of PSE’s commitment to reaching a 100% carbon-free electric supply by 2045.
Puget Sound Energy’s Green Power program is just one of the ways that PSE customers can reduce their carbon footprint, and is also a key part of PSE’s commitment to reaching a 100% carbon-free electric supply by 2045.
Launch of futuristic, floating luxury homes goes sideways
Developers had planned to begin offering the floating, eco-friendly homes for sale next year.
Developers had planned to begin offering the floating, eco-friendly homes for sale next year.
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.