Biden Names BlackRock's Brian Deese As His Top Economic Aide Brian Deese led President Barack Obama's auto rescue and managed Obama's climate policy. But then Deese went to work for an investment giant so many progressives are opposed to his appointment. Franco Ordoñez
Thousands of these small green crabs are invading Puget Sound shores Lummi Nation crews trap 2,600 of the unwelcome invertebrates, more than anywhere in Washington John Ryan
Pandemic waste is adding to wastewater woes and Puget Sound pollution When the pandemic first hit in early 2020, people stocked up on face masks and gloves. And then people tossed those masks and gloves on the ground. And eventually, it all ended up in our sewage lines. Dyer Oxley
Researchers Predict That Autumn Leaves Might Start Falling Earlier In The Future Researchers say fall leaves may start falling a few days earlier in the future and it could have global implications for climate change.
Seattle Now: Can squirrels get us to Mars? Happy Thanksgiving! We're sharing a special episode today from our friends at The Wild podcast, about ground squirrels, hibernation... and space travel. Clare McGrane
Army Corps of Engineers Denies Permit To Controversial Alaska Gold Mine Fishermen and tribes have been fighting the mine proposal for a decade, fearing it would harm the wild sockeye salmon at the heart of the area's economy and culture. Laurel Wamsley
Rebuilding After A Wildfire? Most States Don't Require Fire-Resistant Materials Homeowners are rebuilding after wildfires, but many won't be required by governments to use fire-resistant materials. Without such improvements, communities face harm again with the next fire. Lauren Sommer
John Kerry Tapped For Newly Created Role As Presidential Climate Envoy Environmental groups praise Kerry for his decades of climate work, including negotiating the Paris agreement. He will face challenges after four years of a diminished U.S. role in climate diplomacy. Jennifer Ludden
Farmers Are Warming Up To The Fight Against Climate Change Several big farm groups, traditionally hostile to environmental regulations, are now working with environmental advocates in support of farmer-friendly actions to reduce carbon emissions. Dan Charles
2020 Hurricane Season Sets New Devastating Records And Is Not Over Yet Hurricane Iota was the most powerful hurricane ever recorded this late in the Atlantic hurricane season. This year has already broken the record for the most named storms, and the season isn't over. Rebecca Hersher
