What’s an effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? Heat pumps, advocates say. And new building codes could require them.
A bill requiring cities and counties to cut greenhouse gases failed to pass, but they’re planning to do it anyway.
Marine energy has momentum in the Northwest. Up-front costs are high, but wind, wave and tidal energy are free and boundless.
Batteries, nuclear power and electric planes are just a few of the industries that have come online here.
Slides will become more prevalent with climate change. Scientists are scrambling to prepare.
Road improvements are planned with future river flows in mind, starting with an area between Monroe and Sultan.
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Saman Shareghi is growing a food forest. His is one of several efforts across Snohomish County.
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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.
