How Virtual Reality Can Help People Better Understand Climate Change As communities plan for sea level rise, it can be hard to convince residents of the dramatic changes in store. A California scientist is testing one possible answer: virtual reality. Nathan Rott
Barge spills crude oil into Puget Sound A barge offloading 5 million gallons of crude oil from Alaska spilled an unknown amount into the waters of Fidalgo Bay, off Anacortes, Washington late Friday night. John Ryan
After 20 years, Makah Tribe aims to harpoon gray whales again Twenty years after its last successful whale hunt, the Makah Tribe is inching closer to getting to harpoon gray whales again off the Washington coast. John Ryan
Following Days Of Destructive Floods, Italy Declares A State Of Emergency In Venice Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said an emergency fund of 20 million euros ($22 million) was approved. The money will help the city cover the damages done to homes and businesses. Paolo Zialcita
Greta Thunberg Sets Sail For Home — And The U.N. Climate Conference When the next round of climate talks was suddenly moved to Europe, the young activist needed to hitch a ride back across the Atlantic. And she had a message for the U.S. as she waved farewell. Laurel Wamsley
'Venice Is On Its Knees': Mayor Blames Worst Flood Tide In 50 Years On Climate Change The highest tide since 1966 brought seawater into the city, threatening monuments and works of art. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro is asking Italy's central government for help. Bill Chappell
The quietest place on earth I talk to a sound tracker who encourages us to find a quiet place and really listen. Chris Morgan
Australia Wildfires: State Of Emergency Declared Over 'Catastrophic' Danger Residents in the greater Sydney area have been warned of "catastrophic fire danger," the country's highest danger rating. At least three people have died in the fires in the state of New South Wales. Paolo Zialcita
The Water Is Already Low At A Florida Freshwater Spring, But Nestlé Wants More Nestlé wants to increase the amount of water it withdraws from Ginnie Springs to nearly 1.2 million gallons a day, to the dismay of environmental groups and local activists. Greg Allen
What to do with toxic waste next to Lake Washington? Burn it underground The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a surprising cleanup plan for some toxic waste along the shores of Lake Washington. It wants to burn it underground. John Ryan
