Study suggests Greenland ice sheet is ‘close to a tipping point’ due to global warming
A significant part of the western Greenland ice sheet may reach a tipping point, which would make its current configuration become unstable, a new study suggests.
A significant part of the western Greenland ice sheet may reach a tipping point, which would make its current configuration become unstable, a new study suggests.
Giant tortoise thought to be extinct more than 100 years ago found in Galapagos
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
The giant tortoise found corresponds to a species considered extinct more than 100 years ago.
Washington state wants to pay you to catch pikeminnow
You can help save the Washington salmon population and get paid to do it from the Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery Program.
You can help save the Washington salmon population and get paid to do it from the Pikeminnow Sport Reward Fishery Program.
Long Live The Kings shows us 'behind the scenes' of their Survive the Sound game
This year's Survive the Sound had 20,600 participants, and thanks if you were one of them. More than 1,300 teams helped raise more than $45,000 to help out our endangered salmon.
This year's Survive the Sound had 20,600 participants, and thanks if you were one of them. More than 1,300 teams helped raise more than $45,000 to help out our endangered salmon.
Iceberg bigger than Manhattan breaks off from Antarctica, dubbed world’s largest
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
The iceberg, named A-76, is bigger than the entire island of Manhattan.
Gov. Inslee signs ambitious environmental protection laws
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a series of bills Monday designed to strengthen the environment in Washington state.
Democratic Gov. Jay Inslee signed a series of bills Monday designed to strengthen the environment in Washington state.
Invasive green crabs spreading along Washington coast, officials say
European green crabs were found in Washington’s inland waters in 2016, prompting extensive monitoring. Now state officials say this destructive invasive species is spreading in several coastal locations.
European green crabs were found in Washington’s inland waters in 2016, prompting extensive monitoring. Now state officials say this destructive invasive species is spreading in several coastal locations.
Study: Air pollution mostly related to animal farming contributes to 17,900 annual deaths in US
A recent study found that air pollution created by farming — mostly related to livestock production — in the United States causes nearly 18,000 deaths a year.
A recent study found that air pollution created by farming — mostly related to livestock production — in the United States causes nearly 18,000 deaths a year.
1st large-scale, offshore wind project that could power 400K homes approved
The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project, south of Martha’s Vineyard near Cape Cod, would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters.
The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project, south of Martha’s Vineyard near Cape Cod, would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters.
Elephant seal rescued from Whidbey Island storm drain
Emergency crews were called to Whidbey Island for a rescue on Tuesday, but it wasn't a human in need of a rescue.
Emergency crews were called to Whidbey Island for a rescue on Tuesday, but it wasn't a human in need of a rescue.
Last week to sign up for 'Survive the Sound,' a game that helps PNW salmon populations
This week is the last week to sign up for an online game based on the challenges that local salmon populations face just to survive migration.
This week is the last week to sign up for an online game based on the challenges that local salmon populations face just to survive migration.
Feds start review of endangered Southern Resident orcas
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service says it’s starting a five-year status review of the Southern Resident orcas.
NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service says it’s starting a five-year status review of the Southern Resident orcas.
Biden will pledge to cut US greenhouse gas emissions by at least half by 2030 at virtual climate summit
President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders.
President Joe Biden will pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions at least in half by 2030 as he convenes a virtual climate summit with 40 world leaders.
US, China agree to combat climate change with 'urgency'
The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change.
The United States and China, the world’s two biggest carbon polluters, have agreed to cooperate with other countries to curb climate change.
Lyrid meteor shower to light up night sky in April — here’s how to watch
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Calling all stargazers: The first major meteor shower of the year — the Lyrids — will occur in mid-April and is expected to light up the evening sky with a dazzling display.
Google Earth’s new ‘Timelapse’ feature shows 4 decades of climate change
From the changing forests in Oregon to the evolving glaciers in Greenland, a new feature on Google Earth illustrates nearly four decades of climate change from endless vantage points.
From the changing forests in Oregon to the evolving glaciers in Greenland, a new feature on Google Earth illustrates nearly four decades of climate change from endless vantage points.
Can city soils help save salmon? One new environmental group thinks we can.
It's hard to think of the vast concrete stretches of pavement through much of the City of Seattle that this very urban city scape could also hold a solution to how to resrtore some of Washington State's wildest places.
It's hard to think of the vast concrete stretches of pavement through much of the City of Seattle that this very urban city scape could also hold a solution to how to resrtore some of Washington State's wildest places.
Washington state proposal targets pollution from Boeing's Everett plant
Boeing will spend millions of dollars and decades cleaning up pollutants that have seeped into the soil and groundwater beneath one of their plants in Washington state, a state-mandated draft proposal said.
Boeing will spend millions of dollars and decades cleaning up pollutants that have seeped into the soil and groundwater beneath one of their plants in Washington state, a state-mandated draft proposal said.
Washington officials seek new tools to combat invasive giant hornets
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is moving forward with new rules that would give them more tools to combat the spread of invasive Asian giant hornets.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is moving forward with new rules that would give them more tools to combat the spread of invasive Asian giant hornets.
‘Average’ Atlantic hurricane season will bring more storms, 2021 no exception
After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.
After 2020’s record-breaking hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean, it would be nice to catch a weather break in 2021 — but hurricane activity is showing no signs of slowing down.