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How the PUD kept things humming during the record heat wave
The public utility has been bracing for the impacts of climate change for more than a decade.
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Wildfire smoke: A burning health issue is getting worse
As the hazardous haze increases during fire seasons, it’s time to get serious and prepare, experts say.
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Agencies, nonprofits help farms adapt to changing landscape
It’s not just climate that’s a challenge. Local agriculture is also fending off urban encroachment.
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By necessity, local farmers grow resilient to climate change
Snohomish County’s diverse agricultural community is learning to survive a bushel of challenges.
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Bill would add climate-change factors to state planning law
Backers say HB 1099 would limit sprawl and cut greenhouse gases. Critics fear it would hurt housing options.
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Small fish, big barriers: A county confronts climate change
Island County has 196 miles of shoreline to protect as sea levels rise. And erosion is only one…
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Climate change fears motivate scientist, longtime activist
They are well into their 70s and are speaking up for environmental protection in Island County.
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For tribes, climate change fight is about saving culture
The Tulalips are expanding efforts to protect land and water that are integral to their identity.
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You’ll be 2 feet higher when boarding the Mukilteo ferry
Sea level rise is factored into the design of the new ferry terminal and a marine research center.
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How the Port of Everett is preparing for a rising sea level
Big and little changes are in the works along the north Everett shore, though they are easy to…
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UW climate expert: We are moving into uncharted territory
State climatologist says the declining snowpack threatens water supplies as population grows.
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From worriers to warriors, they’re fighting climate change
Local environmental groups are forming, growing and attracting new members, young and old.