Climate activists shut down Seattle's Fourth Avenue, two banks Climate activists shut down Fourth Avenue in downtown Seattle and the downtown branches of two banks on Friday. John Ryan
Seattle voters back stronger tree protections in recent poll Supporters of stronger tree protection regulations in Seattle say most voters are on their side, according to newly released poll results. They’re hoping the findings help spur a long-awaited city ordinance. Amy Radil
Why 'copious' rain could wash Washington's worries away this weekend Washington's dry spell may be coming to an end. Angela King
Congress Is Debating Its Biggest Climate Change Bill Ever. Here's What's At Stake Climate measures in a massive $3.5 trillion economic plan would transform the U.S. energy system. They are crucial for meeting President Biden's ambitious climate goals, but face powerful opposition. Jeff Brady
Scientists Say They Could Bring Back Woolly Mammoths. But Maybe They Shouldn't A company formed by Harvard genetics professor George Church, known for pioneering work in genome sequencing and gene splicing, hopes to genetically resurrect woolly mammoths. Scott Neuman
3 pregnant orcas could boost endangered whales’ numbers More babies are on the way for the endangered southern resident killer whales. John Ryan
How A Blistering Housing Market Could Be Making Wildfires Even More Dangerous California Homes Are Burning. Why Are They Still Increasing In Value? Greg Rosalsky
Congress May Soon Pass The Country's Most Significant Climate Change Legislation Ever This week may be key for President Biden's ambitious climate goals. Congress is debating measures that are crucial for cutting carbon emissions and meeting U.S. obligations in the Paris climate deal. Jeff Brady
Swinomish Tribe to sue Army Corps over salmon The Swinomish Tribe has put the Army Corps of Engineers on notice of an impending lawsuit over destruction to salmon habitat. Paige Browning
It Was The Deadliest Year Ever For Land And Environmental Activists Global Witness, an international human rights group, says a record 227 grassroots environmental activists were killed in 2020. More than half were killed in Colombia, Mexico and the Philippines. Scott Neuman
