Environment

TRAVEL FOR GOOD: The restored Elwha River, 'hidden gem' of the Olympic Peninsula

At the north end of the Olympic Peninsula, trucks carrying massive trees rumble through the town of Port Angeles. Humans here have dramatically altered the old-growth forests that ring the snowy peaks of the mountains nearby. But residents are working to preserve what they can of this wilderness.

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A decline in flying bugs sounds good for humans, but it's bad for the environment

Scott Simon talks to Matt Shardlow of UK conservation group Buglife about the decline in flying invertebrates in the UK and how that could spell environmental disaster.

All Things Considered

In Alaska, warmer days can bring catastrophic flooding as frozen rivers break up

Spring comes late to western Alaska and brings a mix of anxiety and anticipation. Citizen scientists use traditional knowledge to predict river breakup and flooding for dozens of remote communities.

Hydrogen Valley vision for Southwest Washington gets boost from Aussies' proposed plant

An Australian company is looking at repurposing the soon-to-close coal power plant property in Centralia, Washington, to build a big hydrogen fuel production facility. Fortescue Future Industries went public with its plans during a hydrogen symposium hosted by the Economic Alliance of Lewis County on Thursday.

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Washington's glaciers are disappearing. Can anything be done to save them?

A recent report is showing the Olympic peninsula could lose 80% of its glaciers in the next 50 years. Forecasts for our Cascade glaciers show a similar grim trajectory. What happens when our most distinguished

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Incandescent lightbulbs are on the way out. So which new lightbulb should you choose?

The Biden administration is phasing out incandescent lightbulbs. Here's how to pick a longer lasting and more energy-efficient option.

Fearing ‘spontaneous combustion,’ Snohomish County closes two dumps to deal with growing trash pile

Snohomish County is closing its two main transfer stations to deal with a growing pile of trash that officials fear could heat up to the point of starting on fire.