Sweeping Study Raises Questions About Who Benefits From Buyouts Of Flood-Prone Homes Scientists have released the most detailed look yet at where and how the U.S. government helps residents retreat from flood-prone areas. Climate change is making such questions more urgent. Rebecca Hersher
450 pounds. 4-inch claws. Fears voiced at public meeting about grizzly reintroduction It’s been four years since the federal government initially started asking Washington residents whether they’d like to see more grizzly bears brought into the state. And still, the heated debate continues. Courtney Flatt
Climate change is real. What role do you play? 'Our actions and the problems they create are connected, all around the world.' John O'Brien
How Climate Change And Flash Flooding Is Affecting Communities Across The Country Climate change is driving deadly flash flooding across America. In one Maryland town, back-to-back flooding has forced residents to make huge decisions about how their community will adapt. Rebecca Hersher
Waiting for penguins Wildlife filmmakers Jeff Wilson and Mark Smith spill on what life is like among the “super over-caffeinated” Adelie penguins. Chris Morgan
Unilever Vows To Reduce Plastic Packaging Use By 2025 Environmentalists praised the company, but also asked that it commit to more robust reforms to its plastic usage. Paolo Zialcita
Hint of snow for Washington's mountain roads this week For those planning a trip over Washington's mountain passes Tuesday morning, check the forecast. KUOW Staff
'Extreme Weather Will Tell This Truth': Climate Protests Erupt In Major Cities Hundreds of protesters were arrested in London, Amsterdam and New York, among other cities. "Extreme weather will tell this truth for us unless the Government does it for us first," organizers said. Colin Dwyer
Washington Firefighter Dies From Injuries Sustained During Labor Day Weekend Fire A Washington firefighter who was badly burned while fighting a fire over Labor Day weekend has died from his injuries. Christian Johnson, 55, had been flown to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle after suffering burns over more than half of his body. Courtney Flatt
How A Small English Town Spurred The Group That's Reshaping Global Climate Protests The town of Stroud has long been an incubator for activism. Last year, it gave rise to the group Extinction Rebellion, which has rallied thousands globally to demand action on climate change. Joanna Kakissis
