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Why 2021 was a whale of a year for orca sightings

Last year was a banner year for whale watching in Washington state. That is as long as you weren't looking for the region's resident endangered orcas.
- Katie Campbell
As carbon removal gains traction, economists imagine a new market to save the planet

Carbon removal went mainstream in 2021. But the technology is still light years away from making a real difference combating climate change. A group of economists wants to help change that.
- Greg Rosalsky
Each flood takes a bite out of Seattle-area candy maker

This winter, we’ve heard a lot about flooding in small towns, and the damage those communities have had to deal with. But flooding this year is hitting urban communities too. And in urban areas, even a small flood can cause serious economic damage. Boehm's Candies in Issaquah offers a glimpse at the burden that flooding puts on some urban businesses.
- Joshua McNichols
Can salmon eggs survive Washington's heavy floods?

When flooding hits rivers with salmon in them, it can damage the eggs and set back those populations. It’s true on big rivers like the Nooksack and the Skagit, and it’s also true on the small creeks that run through urban areas, some of which support healthy salmon populations.
- Joshua McNichols
U.S. greenhouse gas emissions jumped in 2021, a threat to climate goals

The spike was attributed to a slew of causes, including behavior changes after COVID-19 vaccines became widely available, but environmental advocates say it's worrisome.
- Jeff Brady
22 tips for 2022: To cut back on plastic, you need to audit how much you use

The first step in cutting back on plastic is understanding what you're using, and how much of it. Do an audit of the plastics in your home to get a sense of how much plastic you use.
- Rebecca Davis
Sea level on steroids: Record tides flood Washington coastlines

Some of the highest tides ever recorded hit Seattle and much of the Washington coast this week.
- John Ryan
Scientists vacuum zoo animals' DNA out of the air

Researchers who detected environmental DNA, or eDNA, in two zoos say the technique could one day be used to look for endangered species in remote locations in the wild.
- Geoff Brumfiel
Ryan Phelan: How gene technology can save species on the brink of extinction

What if we could rescue endangered species before they disappear? Biotech entrepreneur Ryan Phelan explores how genetic engineering tools can save species that would otherwise go extinct.
- Manoush Zomorodi
Car ads in France will soon have to encourage more environmentally friendly travel

The automakers' ads will suggest people consider carpooling or cycling instead of driving. The new rules, beginning in March, come as the country is trying to cut down on its carbon emissions.
- Joe Hernandez

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