Hanford Site workers tear down fuel bunker to reduce risk to Columbia River
Workers started tearing down an old underground fuel storage bunker at Hanford Nuclear Site Thursday, in an effort to reduce pollution into the Columbia River.
Workers started tearing down an old underground fuel storage bunker at Hanford Nuclear Site Thursday, in an effort to reduce pollution into the Columbia River.
Possible new calf identified in K Pod, first since 2011
The Center for Whale Research (CWR) says it has been made aware of a video that shows what appears to be a young calf in the resident southern orca K Pod.
The Center for Whale Research (CWR) says it has been made aware of a video that shows what appears to be a young calf in the resident southern orca K Pod.
Scientists are zeroing in on best practices to save endangered PNW salmon
It started with a simple question: Why are salmon dying in the Salish Sea? The answer, as it turns out, would pull scientists from 60 organizations in a variety of directions.
It started with a simple question: Why are salmon dying in the Salish Sea? The answer, as it turns out, would pull scientists from 60 organizations in a variety of directions.
Treatment for invasive Japanese beetle begins May 2 in Yakima, Benton Counties
The Washington State Department of Agriculture plans to start treatments to eradicate an invasive Japanese beetle infestation on May 2 in central Washington.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture plans to start treatments to eradicate an invasive Japanese beetle infestation on May 2 in central Washington.
Wildlife officials warn of invasive frogs spreading in Washington
An invasive species is consuming and competing with native species, and is multiplying in several locations around the Puget Sound region.
An invasive species is consuming and competing with native species, and is multiplying in several locations around the Puget Sound region.
One-fifth of reptiles face risk of extinction, new report finds
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
A comprehensive new assessment of thousands of reptiles species has found that 21% are considered endangered, critically endangered or vulnerable to extinction.
Chemical in tire dust killing Coho salmon, scientists warn
Scientists across the state are warning that a chemical from tire dust poses a major threat to coho salmon. Right now, environmentalists and state leaders are doing work to track this pollutant and find solutions.
Scientists across the state are warning that a chemical from tire dust poses a major threat to coho salmon. Right now, environmentalists and state leaders are doing work to track this pollutant and find solutions.
'Let's bring her home'; Hopes renewed to bring Tokitae the orca back to Puget Sound
A team of independent veterinarians has been invited to the Miami Seaquarium to examine Tokitae the orca, and many are hoping she is in good health to one day return to Puget Sound.
A team of independent veterinarians has been invited to the Miami Seaquarium to examine Tokitae the orca, and many are hoping she is in good health to one day return to Puget Sound.
Pacific Northwest wildfires change air pollution patterns, increase health risk across US, research finds
Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) found that wildfires in the Pacific Northwest are altering the air pollution patterns across the U.S. via an "atmospheric river of smoke" and posing potential risks to the health of millions.
Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) found that wildfires in the Pacific Northwest are altering the air pollution patterns across the U.S. via an "atmospheric river of smoke" and posing potential risks to the health of millions.
State council votes to require heat pumps for new commercial buildings in 2023
The Washington State Building Code Council (WSBCC) voted on Friday to make two revisions to the state energy code that will help limit the use of fossil fuels.
The Washington State Building Code Council (WSBCC) voted on Friday to make two revisions to the state energy code that will help limit the use of fossil fuels.
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
Twitter is banning ads that deny climate change, but there's no indication the change will impact what users can post on the site.
Guests at Mount Rainier National Park might not be able to access favorite spots
It's no secret our country's national parks need a bit of upkeep in some areas, but the situation is so tough at Mount Rainier National Park that you might not be able to visit some of your favorite spots as the weather warms up.
It's no secret our country's national parks need a bit of upkeep in some areas, but the situation is so tough at Mount Rainier National Park that you might not be able to visit some of your favorite spots as the weather warms up.
Western WA had among worst air quality in U.S. due to wildfire season, data shows
Data from the American Lung Association shows that Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima and Bellingham had among the worst air quality in the U.S. due to last year’s wildfire season.
Data from the American Lung Association shows that Seattle, Tacoma, Yakima and Bellingham had among the worst air quality in the U.S. due to last year’s wildfire season.
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.