Making lawns more eco-friendly There's a growing movement to make Americans' lawns truly eco-friendly. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with research ecologist Susannah Lerman about making lawns more sustainable.
‘#WeekWithoutDriving’ Day 5: Lunch at Alki? Just hop on the light rail and hail a water taxi One of the best places in Seattle to enjoy an afternoon is Alki Beach. But there’s no need to sit in traffic on the West Seattle Bridge. It’ll take a few transfers by public transit, but you’ll enjoy views of the water and cityscape along the way. Casey Martin
'#WeekWithoutDriving' Day 4: biking the Burke-Gilman Trail If you’ve ever biked in Seattle, you’ve probably ridden on one of the most popular paths in town: the Burke-Gilman Trail. In the morning and afternoons, the trail is a cyclist expressway full of commuters on two wheels. Casey Martin
Meet the guerilla gardener of Seattle's 520 bike path The rain has returned to the Seattle area, leaves are falling, and that means bike paths are getting clogged up with debris. On the State Route 520 bike path, one man has made it his mission to keep the busy trail clear - and safe. Casey Martin
Seattle sweater weather is back — but will we need rain gear? Fall is here, and summer already feels like it was so far in the past, especially thanks to this wet, chilly start to the season. Katie Campbell
Earth is on track for its hottest year yet, according to a European climate agency The report from the Copernicus Climate Change Service also noted that Earth set a new mark for how far above normal temperatures reached in September. The Associated Press
NPR's Climate Week: A spotlight on solutions Reporting teams across the NPR Network have been searching the world for solutions to climate change. Here in the Pacific Northwest, KUOW is spotlighting local efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Check out all our coverage from Climate Solutions Week. KUOW Staff
This MacArthur 'genius' knew the initial theory of COVID transmission was flawed When COVID-19 first emerged, Linsey Marr suspected right away it spread through the air. Time has proved this aerosols engineer right. Now she's being honored with a MacArthur "genius grant." Gabriel Spitzer
Is King County’s Flex commuter van a flop? We tested it out On my second no-car day I attempted to try out King County Metro’s Flex, an on-demand van service that works like a ride hailing app and costs as much as a bus ride. Unfortunately for this rider, there was zero flex to today’s performance. Casey Martin
Washington state is trashy, and there's a study to prove it Cigarette butts, construction and demolition debris, and food wrappers. That's what Washingtonians are littering the most across the state. And it's piling up. KUOW Staff