UW study links fine particulate air pollution to dementia Air pollution is often associated with respiratory illness. But a new University of Washington study adds to a growing body of evidence that links air pollution to greater risk for dementia. Ruby de Luna
New research models possibly devastating consequences of climate change and wildfires for western forests "This is a modeling study looking very far into the future, so there’s uncertainty, but if something like this does occur, that means it could decimate the forest." Andy Hurst
Wildfires Are Driving People Out Of Turkish Vacation Spots Residents and tourists alike are being forced to evacuate Turkey's coastal towns, where flames have blazed for six days. Josie Fischels
Rain is on Seattle's horizon 'just in the nick of time' We've got a shot this week at ending our current dry spell. We've gone nearly 50 days without any measurable rain, but Meteorologist Maddie Kristell at the National Weather Service of Seattle says there may be some good news ahead. Katie Campbell
Western Wildfires May Take Weeks To Months To Contain The Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon, the country's largest active blaze, could reach full containment in October. Until then, officials say, wildfire conditions will only continue to intensify. Dustin Jones
Orcultural exchange: Orcas briefly visit Salish Sea after long absence The Orca Behavior Institute says at least 50 whales from the J, K and L pods were seen heading south toward Eagle Point. But one is now presumed dead. Esmy Jimenez
Given The Choice Between Prison Life And Fighting Wildfires, These Women Chose Fire NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with writer Jaime Lowe about her new book, Breathing Fire, which tells the stories of the incarcerated women who comprise about a third of California's wildfire crews. Alejandra Marquez Janse
Ecologist Suzanne Simard’s life work is highlighted in ‘The Mother Tree’ ‘Nothing should be lost. Everything has a purpose. Everything is in need of care.’ John O'Brien
Climate Change Is Driving Deadly Weather Disasters From Arizona To Mumbai There's been about two degrees Fahrenheit of warming so far worldwide. That may sound like a small number, but scientists say it's enough to make extreme weather events much more common. Rachel Treisman
How Climate Change Is Driving Extreme Weather Weather-wise, it's been a disastrous summer. Scientists say climate change is driving deadly weather disasters around the world, as hotter temperatures produce deeper droughts and heavier rains. Rebecca Hersher
