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Monroe fifth graders dig into Arbor Day, the Tree City USA way
Two fifth grade classes from Fryelands Elementary helped plant a tree at Lake Tye.
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‘Call to action’: Marysville volunteers aim for 2,000 bags of litter
Toni Kief, the city’s volunteer of the month, has picked up over 1,300 bags herself — a stat…
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Climate change gets boost of attention from county planners
Snohomish County’s Comprehensive Plan update addresses greenhouse gas emissions and climate resiliency.
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An electrifying tour: Hydropower plant opens doors to the public
The Woods Creek Sustainability Center is hosting a Hydropower Appreciation Day for guests to see how hydroelectricity gets…
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PUD hosting Earth Day block party at Everett HQ
People can learn about careers, enter for giveaways and get info on energy saving programs.
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Forest Service wins Stillaguamish logging suit over conservation group
The 9th Circuit upheld a ruling allowing timber companies to log scattered plots east of Verlot. It’ll also…
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Divers brave briny Edmonds entanglements to collect marine debris
Discarded fishing line, squid jigs and bait traps threaten underwater ecosystems. But this group of volunteers dove in…
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Don’t be flummoxed: Help is needed to name 5 Puget Sound gray whales
The voting poll on the Sounders, as these whales are called, is until Sunday for the grays dining…
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Exhibits shine light on natural beauty on the edge of loss
Artists worried about climate change work ‘for future generations’
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Drop off hard-to-recycle items in Everett for Earth Month
People can bring old appliances, electronics, mattresses and more to the cash-only event Saturday, April 1 at Everett…
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PAWS gives injured albatross new wind beneath its wings
The seabird arrived in Lynnwood with an injured neck. But despite the odds, the bird kept up a…
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Futuristic zero-emission street sweepers could close climate gap
Electric cars have made big strides, but large vehicles lag. Everett’s airport could soon be swept up in…
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Amid smoke-filled summers, motivated teachers drive climate education
The ClimeTime program provides more resources to teach about climate change. And it gets kids thinking about solutions.
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Darrington nonprofit puts kids in touch with timber town’s roots
Outdoor education is the Glacier Peak Institute’s mission. Even for kids living in the shadow of the Cascades,…
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With funds for dike repair, Stanwood steps toward reducing flood risk
A 100-year-old dike is showing its age, threatening farmland and homes. A county grant aims to spark a…
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Plan begins to replace failing street trees in Everett
The first step will be a demonstration planting Wednesday and Thursday on Colby Avenue.
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After controversial cutting, Middle May managers look to the future
The state-owned forest near Gold Bar was cut last year after a decade of debate. Soon, new trees…
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PUD eyeing conservation, innovation to meet growing energy need
Acquiring new energy generation is expensive, so staff are looking at solar and wind power storage as a…
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Snohomish County greenhouse emissions up, largely due to cars
A new report released shows greenhouse gases went up 7% over five years. Leaders are planning for the…