Washington once saw hydropower as an easy alternative to coal. That's changing In 2022, hydropower was responsible for two-thirds of the energy we use to light our homes and businesses here in Washington. But climate change is making hydropower less reliable these days. Libby Denkmann
After decades, a tribe's vision for a new marine sanctuary could be coming true The Biden administration is moving ahead with what could be the largest national marine sanctuary in the continental U.S. A Native American tribe is hoping to be partners in managing it. Lauren Sommer
In California, wildfires are prevented by crews of unlikely firefighters: goats The four-legged creatures with digestive tracts of steel make easy work of consuming vegetation that typically fuels wildfires. Vanessa Romo
Amid a water crisis, Arizona is using lots of it to grow alfalfa to export overseas NPR's Juana Summers talks with Reveal reporter Nathan Halverson about Arizona's investment in a major land deal that effectively ships the state's limited water supply overseas in the form of hay. Kira Wakeam
Utility group calls for changes to proposed EPA climate rules Utilities argue proposed EPA power plant rules are too strict and environmental groups argue they should reduce climate pollution even more. Jeff Brady
Sourdough Fire takes bite out of Seattle’s electricity supplies Seattle’s power utility has had to cut energy production at its Skagit River dams in half as the Sourdough Fire has forced workers at one of Seattle’s main energy sources to evacuate. John Ryan
Ford plans to make EV batteries in U.S. with Chinese company that developed the tech Ford's plans to produce electric vehicle batteries based on technology and licensing from China has become a flashpoint in the debate over relations between the two countries. Jackie Northam
A heat wave is on its way to Western Washington Western Washington could see high temperatures near 90 by Sunday. Katie Campbell
Is climate change bringing more disease-carrying bugs to the PNW? We've got about a month and a half of summer left, so still plenty of time to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. Pack the bug spray, though. Angela King
