Whatcom County nonprofit launches disaster case management for November flood
What began as a grassroots effort to help families devastated by flooding in Whatcom County has now grown into a full-fledged organization.
What began as a grassroots effort to help families devastated by flooding in Whatcom County has now grown into a full-fledged organization.
State says Washington's wolf population grew 16% last year
Washington’s wolf population grew in 2021 for the 13th consecutive year, showing a 16% increase from the previous year, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said Saturday.
Washington’s wolf population grew in 2021 for the 13th consecutive year, showing a 16% increase from the previous year, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said Saturday.
State launches first-in-the-nation program to preserve 10,000 forest acres as carbon reserve
Washington state has launched a new program to save 10,000 acres of forest land as a carbon reserve.
Washington state has launched a new program to save 10,000 acres of forest land as a carbon reserve.
NOAA investigating gray whale washed ashore at Camano Island
Federal environmental scientists are investigating a dead gray whale that washed up on the shore of Camano Island.
Federal environmental scientists are investigating a dead gray whale that washed up on the shore of Camano Island.
Climate change: Earth will be 'unlivable' if emissions don't fall faster, UN report warns
A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.
A new report from the UN’s top body of climate scientists is warning that temperatures will go beyond a key danger point unless countries worldwide cut greenhouse emissions faster than they are currently committed to doing.
Biden orders federal assistance for Washington state counties impacted by landslides, flooding
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration in Washington state following record flooding and other instances of severe weather earlier in the year.
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration in Washington state following record flooding and other instances of severe weather earlier in the year.
Flamingo that escaped Kansas zoo 17 years ago spotted in Texas
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Wildlife officials say one of two flamingos that escaped from a Kansas zoo during a storm 17 years ago has been spotted on the coast of Texas.
Invasive acid-spewing crazy ants population control possible with fungus, scientists say
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
The tawny crazy ant creates a formic acid as venom to protect itself from other ant species. The insects are able to spew the acid from their abdomen but are not poisonous, scientists said.
'We can't wait until the 22nd century'; Gov. Inslee says Biden's 2023 budget shortchanges Hanford cleanup
Washington Governor Jay Inslee disapproves of President Biden's 2023 budget, saying it cuts too much from the state's ongoing Hanford nuclear cleanup project.
Washington Governor Jay Inslee disapproves of President Biden's 2023 budget, saying it cuts too much from the state's ongoing Hanford nuclear cleanup project.
Microplastics found in human blood for the 1st time, study says
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Microplastics have been found in our food, drinks and even in human placentas. Now, researchers say they have found the first-ever evidence of microplastics in human blood.
Satellite images show New York-sized ice shelf collapse in East Antarctica
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Scientists are concerned because an ice shelf the size of New York City collapsed in East Antarctica, an area that had long been thought to be stable.
Access Washington's State Parks for free on Saturday
On Saturday, March 19, Washingtonians will be able to access State Parks for free-- no Discover Pass required.
On Saturday, March 19, Washingtonians will be able to access State Parks for free-- no Discover Pass required.
Cadillac’s 1st all-electric Lyriq SUV to begin production in March, GM says
General Motors will begin production of the all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq midsize SUV, the brand’s first electric vehicle, in March as planned and the company hopes to start making deliveries over the next few months.
General Motors will begin production of the all-electric 2023 Cadillac Lyriq midsize SUV, the brand’s first electric vehicle, in March as planned and the company hopes to start making deliveries over the next few months.
'Unprecedented:' Gray whales arriving in Washington waters earlier than normal
Experts say the small population of gray whales are returning to Pacific waters earlier than usual.
Experts say the small population of gray whales are returning to Pacific waters earlier than usual.
New orca offers hope, as experts race to save PNW's most iconic residents
FOX 13 looks at the progress of the Governor's Orca Task Force, and the current status of the Southern Resident Killer Whales.
FOX 13 looks at the progress of the Governor's Orca Task Force, and the current status of the Southern Resident Killer Whales.
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.
What is net-zero living and why experts say it’s worth it
Aiming to reach a goal of net-zero for all is a stretch, but there are feasible ways for you to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions just by making changes in your own home and behavior.
Aiming to reach a goal of net-zero for all is a stretch, but there are feasible ways for you to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions just by making changes in your own home and behavior.
How to reduce your carbon footprint: Practical tips for day-to-day life
Here are some easy choices people can make in their day-to-day lives that can reduce one’s carbon footprint — many of which require little or no extra cost.
Here are some easy choices people can make in their day-to-day lives that can reduce one’s carbon footprint — many of which require little or no extra cost.
Made green upgrades in 2021? Quick-start guide to energy tax credits
Purchase an electric vehicle in 2021? There are federal tax credits for energy efficiency and other green upgrades.
Purchase an electric vehicle in 2021? There are federal tax credits for energy efficiency and other green upgrades.
Recovering from historic Chehalis River flood
Recovery from historic flooding has been slow for some communities in Lewis and Thurston counties. They?re still feeling the impacts of the destruction caused by a massive overflow from the Chehalis River in January 2022.
Recovery from historic flooding has been slow for some communities in Lewis and Thurston counties. They?re still feeling the impacts of the destruction caused by a massive overflow from the Chehalis River in January 2022.