climate change

Andrew Guzman Discusses "Overheated"

the conversation with ross reynolds — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:40:04 +0000

Berkley law professor Andrew Guzman’s new book "Overheated: The Human Cost of Climate Change" warns about the eventual disasters that unchecked climate change could cause. He even begins his book with a dedication to his sons: “To Nicholas and Daniel, Whose Generation Will Face The Consequences.” David Hyde talks to Guzman about the rapidly changing state and uncertain future of our planet.

Making Seattle Carbon Neutral By 2050

The Conversation with Ross Reynolds — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:12:33 +0000

Seattle City Councilmember Mike O’Brien wants Seattle carbon neutral by 2050. The plan to make Seattle carbon neutral is bound to be expensive, but O’Brien says carbon neutrality has benefits beyond just reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. Mike O’Brien joins Ross Reynolds today to talk about this proposal.

Washington Republicans Declare Victory On Inslee's Climate Change Bill

Austin Jenkins — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 19:17:22 +0000

OLYMPIA, Wash. – In the coming months, Washington state will embark on a study of the best ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The research is one provision of a measure Governor Jay Inslee signed into law Tuesday. It’s a key legislative win for the Democrat.

So why are Republicans declaring victory?

In the end, Governor Inslee got his climate change bill. But it came out looking a bit different then it went in.

Controversial Monkey Introduction Program Gains Ground In The Face Of Climate Change

Ashley Ahearn — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:19:54 +0000

Macaque monkeys are the distant relatives of an ancient species that roamed the lush rainforests of the Northwest during the early Paleocene – about 60 million years ago. Climate change models project a possible return to Paleocene conditions in the near future. One local scientist says it’s time to bring back the macaque – and the Cascade Mountains are the perfect place to do it.

New Study Shows Increase In Stormy Weather In Western Washington

Ashley Ahearn — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:12:44 +0000

The Northwest is famous for its steady gray drizzle. But for violent storms and downpours? Not so much. That might be changing. Newly published research finds evidence that rain is coming in more intense bursts in one Northwest location.

Borge Ousland: Adventures In Polar Exploration

PRODUCER — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Global warming and melting ice are rapidly changing the landscape of the Earth's polar regions. What will it mean for life at the poles, and for the rest of the world? Norwegian explorer Borge Ousland has seen this environmental transformation for himself. He’s the first person to complete solo expeditions across both the North and South Poles. In 2010, he completed the Northern Passage – a circumnavigation of the entire Arctic ocean. He joins us to talk about his adventures in the vast, frozen tundra of the poles.

Wash. Gov. Inslee Sets Sights On ‘Defeating’ Climate Change

Ashley Ahearn — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:58:16 +0000

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he wants to defeat climate change. Rather than taxing carbon or pursuing a cap-and-trade system to restrict the emission of greenhouse gases, the Democratic state executive wants more clean energy research and development.

The State Of The Union In Solving Climate Change

David Hyde — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:21:00 +0000

The United States doesn't currently have a plan for dealing with the problem of climate change. But President Obama is expected to bring it up in his State of the Union address tomorrow night. What is he expected to say? What’s he likely to do? David S. Roberts of the Seattle-based environmental magazine Grist talks with David Hyde about his predictions on how the president will attempt to tackle climate change.

Addressing Climate Change In The Northwest

Ross Reynolds — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 20:20:00 +0000

Energy expert Amory Lovins says the United States can replace all oil and coal by the year 2050, without nuclear power, new federal taxes or subsidies, or new inventions. At the same time, we can grow the US economy by 158 percent.

What Climate Change Means For Seattle And The Northwest

Ashley Ahearn — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:06:54 +0000

City officials predict that by 2050 parts of Seattle will be under water at high tide as global sea levels rise. At a press conference held Monday on the edge of Elliott Bay near downtown Seattle, the City Council announced a new plan to take action on climate change.