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With a focus on climate change, the Snohomish County branch wants to preserve the urban tree canopy.
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As the weather becomes more extreme, the trees that are synonymous with Washington are suffering.
The public utility has been bracing for the impacts of climate change for more than a decade.
As the hazardous haze increases during fire seasons, it’s time to get serious and prepare, experts say.
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It’s not just climate that’s a challenge. Local agriculture is also fending off urban encroachment.
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Snohomish County’s diverse agricultural community is learning to survive a bushel of challenges.
Backers say HB 1099 would limit sprawl and cut greenhouse gases. Critics fear it would hurt housing options.
Island County has 196 miles of shoreline to protect as sea levels rise. And erosion is only one of the challenges.
They are well into their 70s and are speaking up for environmental protection in Island County.
The Tulalips are expanding efforts to protect land and water that are integral to their identity.
Sea level rise is factored into the design of the new ferry terminal and a marine research center.
Big and little changes are in the works along the north Everett shore, though they are easy to overlook.
State climatologist says the declining snowpack threatens water supplies as population grows.
Local environmental groups are forming, growing and attracting new members, young and old.
