Biden signs Earth Day order to protect old-growth forests from wildfire
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
Old-growth trees are key buffers against climate change and absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide that contribute to global warming.
How ‘Captain Planet’ inspired an environmental movement
The popular animated series inspired generations of young people to become changemakers for the planet.
The popular animated series inspired generations of young people to become changemakers for the planet.
Earth Day 2022: An inside look at the greenest building in the world
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we're known as leaders in technology when it comes to creating environmentally friendly buildings, and a true example of that is the Bullitt Center in Seattle's Capitol Hill.
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we're known as leaders in technology when it comes to creating environmentally friendly buildings, and a true example of that is the Bullitt Center in Seattle's Capitol Hill.
Earth Day 2022: An inside look at the greenest building in the world
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we're known as leaders in?technology when it comes to creating environmentally friendly buildings, and a true example of that is the Bullitt Center in Seattle's Capitol Hill.
Here in the Pacific Northwest, we're known as leaders in?technology when it comes to creating environmentally friendly buildings, and a true example of that is the Bullitt Center in Seattle's Capitol Hill.
Earth Day 2022: How it started and how to celebrate
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
This year will mark 52 years since the first Earth Day and countries around the world are celebrating.
Earth Day 2022: Teach kids about going green with these toys
Teach kids green concepts and how to be eco-friendly with these suggested toys available online and in-store.
Teach kids green concepts and how to be eco-friendly with these suggested toys available online and in-store.
Glaciers on the Olympic Peninsula will have melted away by 2070, researchers predict
Researchers at Portland State University predict that by 2070, the glaciers on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula will have mostly melted away.
Researchers at Portland State University predict that by 2070, the glaciers on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula will have mostly melted away.
This Earth Day, Biden faces ‘headwinds’ on climate agenda
President Joe Biden plans to mark Earth Day in Seattle on Friday, but he's struggled to make progress on a sweeping environmental agenda.
President Joe Biden plans to mark Earth Day in Seattle on Friday, but he's struggled to make progress on a sweeping environmental agenda.
Scientists working to uncover mystery of disappearing salmon population in Pacific Northwest
After decades of research, it’s a statement that may shock you: “We really don’t know what’s going on out there.”
After decades of research, it’s a statement that may shock you: “We really don’t know what’s going on out there.”
Best Buy will pick up and recycle your old appliances - for a price
For about $200 bucks, Best Buy will collect up to two large items and an unlimited number of smaller items from your home.
For about $200 bucks, Best Buy will collect up to two large items and an unlimited number of smaller items from your home.
Washington wine: How climate change could benefit our state
It sounds crazy, but climate change could actually benefit Washington state.
It sounds crazy, but climate change could actually benefit Washington state.
Starbucks offering free reusable cups. Here’s how to get one
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
Starbucks said eligible customers will be able to receive a free reusable cup in honor of Earth Day.
US used wind power more than coal or nuclear for the 1st time
For one day at least, wind was the second-largest source of energy in the U.S., just behind natural gas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
For one day at least, wind was the second-largest source of energy in the U.S., just behind natural gas, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Majority of Americans favor US taking steps to be carbon neutral by 2050, Pew survey finds
Nearly 70% of U.S. adults surveyed said they favor the federal government moving toward carbon neutrality by 2050, as well as prioritizing renewable energy sources.
Nearly 70% of U.S. adults surveyed said they favor the federal government moving toward carbon neutrality by 2050, as well as prioritizing renewable energy sources.
Climate change is killing Northwest salmon, scientists warn
With summer fast approaching, local environmentalists are sending a warning about the impact severe heat has on salmon in the Northwest.
With summer fast approaching, local environmentalists are sending a warning about the impact severe heat has on salmon in the Northwest.
Cherry farmers in Washington question if crop will survive unseasonably cold weather
How much of Washington’s cherry crop will survive this unseasonably wintry start to spring? It’s the half a billion-dollar question farmers are asking as large portions of traditional harvest in the state literally hang in the balance between ripening and disaster.
How much of Washington’s cherry crop will survive this unseasonably wintry start to spring? It’s the half a billion-dollar question farmers are asking as large portions of traditional harvest in the state literally hang in the balance between ripening and disaster.
King County approves proposed asphalt plant near Cedar River
After years of protest, moratoriums and delays, King County has granted approval for an asphalt plant to be built in Renton on the banks of the Cedar River.
After years of protest, moratoriums and delays, King County has granted approval for an asphalt plant to be built in Renton on the banks of the Cedar River.
Flood insurance costs changing across Western Washington
From Whatcom to Lewis Counties, from the coast to the Cascades, thousands of home-owners who pay for federal flood insurance are starting to seeing their monthly rates change.
From Whatcom to Lewis Counties, from the coast to the Cascades, thousands of home-owners who pay for federal flood insurance are starting to seeing their monthly rates change.
Tacoma developer looks to use contaminated land, residents pushing back
Developers want to turn nearly 150 acres in Tacoma into warehouses for e-commerce companies, but neighbors worry about pollution, and whether the city is even the right place for development.
Developers want to turn nearly 150 acres in Tacoma into warehouses for e-commerce companies, but neighbors worry about pollution, and whether the city is even the right place for development.
How the Titanic was taken down by a mirage
Unusual atmospheric conditions led to a most historic end for the star-crossed White Star liner.
Unusual atmospheric conditions led to a most historic end for the star-crossed White Star liner.