Are kids in danger when wildfire smoke hits, even on 'moderate' days? The Puget Sound area has seen good, moderate, and dangerous air quality in the last few weeks due to wildfire smoke. Last weekend was especially bad, but many people hit the streets and parks anyway. John O'Brien
How a week's worth of plastic adds up NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with LA Times environmental reporter Susanne Rust about what she learned from logging her plastic use for a week. Elena Burnett
Biden proposes vast new marine sanctuary in partnership with California tribe The proposed Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary would make history as the first marine sanctuary to be managed with a tribe from the outset. Lauren Sommer
Worries over seafood safety mount as Japan releases Fukushima water into the Pacific Local fishermen and the government of neighboring China are among the critics of Japan's decision to release water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. Anthony Kuhn
Smoke, we just have to live with it It's back. After a bit of relief, more smoke could be on the way. We’re deep into wildfire season.. And the state is parched. Crosscut’s Hannah Weinberger is here to talk to tell us what we need to know about our fifth season.. Brooklyn Jamerson-Flowers
5 things to know about Japan's Fukushima water release in the Pacific The water comes from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. Although most scientists agree it does not pose an immediate environmental threat, some are worried about the long-term consequences. Geoff Brumfiel
