Countries hit hardest by climate change need much more money to prepare, UN says Impacts from global warming hit the world's poorest countries hardest, although they're responsible for a relatively small share of climate emissions. They need more money to protect against risks. Michael Copley
Educators use mock elections to teach students 'people can disagree and remain civil' Advisory votes, referendums and initiatives, the difference between the House of Representatives and the Senate, there's a lot to learn if you plan on voting and school is one place to get that information. Hans Anderson
Stacking rocks in state parks can disturb wildlife habitats Some Texas park officials want people to stop stacking rocks in state parks. They say it disturbs the wildlife habitats there. Ayesha Rascoe
KUOW's League of Murder Creatures Move over, "murder hornets." Lots of invasive species go on biological killing sprees. John Ryan
'Yogurt for bats': A new way to fight a deadly pandemic Washington scientists hope a strange new concoction can save these creatures of the night from their mortal enemy. They call it “yogurt for bats.” John Ryan
Where leaded gas still flies in the United States The United States banned leaded paint and leaded gasoline decades ago, but many floatplanes and other small aircraft still run on leaded fuel. Federal officials have taken a major step toward changing that. John Ryan
What to know about Brazil's election as Bolsonaro faces Lula, with major world impacts Brazilians head to the polls Sunday to vote in a presidential election that is testing the world's fourth-largest democracy and could have a critical impact on the fight against climate change. Carrie Kahn
Here's how far behind the world is on reining in climate change The world is set to start crucial climate change negotiations soon. To avoid extreme warming, nations have to make deep cuts in heat-trapping emissions, fast. Lauren Sommer
Forterra facing pressure to change leadership Pressure is mounting for Seattle-based land-conservation group, Forterra, to change its executive leadership team. This comes after concerns were raised by investors, 80 former employees, and the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe. Diana Opong
Gates-sponsored nonprofit brings climate solutions energy summit to smoky Seattle "Whether it's global health or climate, Gates does tilt pretty optimistic. Other folks who were speaking at the summit kind of balanced that out a little bit." Kevin Kniestedt
