Extreme weather in the U.S. cost 688 lives and $145 billion last year, NOAA says In an on overview published ahead of its full report, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said that 2021 ranked the third costliest on record for such events. Scott Neuman
As carbon removal gains traction, economists imagine a new market to save the planet Carbon removal went mainstream in 2021. But the technology is still light years away from making a real difference combating climate change. A group of economists wants to help change that. Greg Rosalsky
Sea level on steroids: Record tides flood Washington coastlines Some of the highest tides ever recorded hit Seattle and much of the Washington coast this week. John Ryan
Climate change in the Northwest: What we learned in 2021 and a sociological solution Record-setting heat, prolonged drought, severe flooding and, in these finals days of the year, sub-freezing cold and snow — 2021 will go down in the climatological history books. What lessons did we learn? Katie Campbell
For the Northwest, climate change was hard to ignore in 2021 Climate chaos doesn’t wait around until nothing else is going on. John Ryan
This flooded NW Washington town is still 'being put back together' as risk of winter storms grows The threat of severe weather looms over a small northwest Washington community that is still recovering from November floods. Katie Campbell
EPA announces tighter fuel economy standards for cars and trucks The EPA announced on Monday a plan that it says will yield $190 billion in net benefits by 2050. Alana Wise
What losing Build Back Better means for climate change Climate scientists warn that emissions need to fall quickly. Those cuts will be even tougher with the Build Back Better legislation shelved for the foreseeable future. Lauren Sommer
Nearly 17 million animals died in wildfires in Brazil's wetlands last year The estimate comes from scientists who examined the number of carcasses they found up to 48 hours after a fire event. The rate of climate change makes such wildfires inevitable, they say. Deepa Shivaram
How melting sea ice increases wildfire risk in the Northwest Recent atmospheric research may help Northwest forest managers better prepare for wildfires. Courtney Flatt
