We need native seeds in order to respond to climate change, but there aren't enough Native seeds are crucial for land restoration efforts after disasters, which will grow more extreme as climate change worsens. "Time is of the essence" to bank sufficient seeds, a new report says. Kaitlyn Radde
RIP Washington’s Hinman Glacier, gone after thousands of years The largest glacier between the high peaks of Mount Rainier and Glacier Peak has melted away after a long battle with global warming. John Ryan
5 p.m. sunsets have arrived Some people celebrate the solstice, but tonight, we’re reaching a frequently overlooked milestone: the first 5 p.m. sunset of the year. Seattle Weather Blog’s Justin Shaw is here to lead us to the light. Vaughan Jones
The U.S. reinstates road and logging restrictions on the largest national forest A federal agency said it is reinstating restrictions on road-building and logging on the Tongass National Forest in southeast Alaska. USDA's move repeals a Trump administration-era decision. The Associated Press
How ancient seeds from the Fertile Crescent could help save us from climate change Some of the tens of thousands of seeds stored at a facility in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley may hold keys to helping the planet's food supply adapt to climate change. Many seeds were saved from Syria's war. Ruth Sherlock
Oregon lawmaker introduces a bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts A bill that would ban the sale of kangaroo parts has been introduced in the Oregon Legislature, taking aim at sports apparel manufacturers that use leather from the animals to make their products. The Associated Press
Solar energy could be key in Puerto Rico's transition to 100% renewables, study says A federal study shows Puerto Rico can meet its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050. The path includes a focus on solar power panels installed across the territory. Jeff Brady
Yeah, actually, your plastic coffee pod may not be great for the climate Across social media, headlines this week said that single use coffee pods may be more climate friendly than other ways of making coffee. That may not be the case, based on the science. Julia Simon
Nearly 6-pound 'Toadzilla' found in Australia breaks the record for largest toad Cane toads are notorious pests in Australia, colonizing habitats and poisoning other wildlife. Park rangers euthanized the 5.95-pound animal, whose body will be donated to the Queensland Museum. Kaitlyn Radde
A polar bear kills a woman and a boy in a remote Alaska village A polar bear entered the remote northwestern village of Wales and chased multiple people before being fatally shot by a local resident, according to the Alaska State Troopers. The Associated Press
