Orca population drops as 3 more killer whales presumed dead Three endangered orcas are believed to be dead, according to the Center for Whale Research, which keeps an eye on the southern resident killer whales of the Salish Sea. Isolde Raftery
New Evidence Shows Popular Pesticides Could Cause Unintended Harm To Insects Studies are revealing new, unintended threats that neonicotinoid pesticides pose to insects. The chemicals, widely used by farmers, are difficult to control because they persist in the environment. Dan Charles
High heat puts Seattle homeless at greater risk On days when it’s 85 degrees or higher, the Seattle Union Gospel Mission sets up a pop up stand outside the men’s shelter in Pioneer Square. Esmy Jimenez
The Dangers Of Environmental Activism In The Philippines The Philippines is the deadliest country for environmental activists, according to a watchdog group. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to environmental activist Leon Dulce about the violence in that country.
Wildfire smoke could waft into Seattle starting Sunday August is a month we've come to associate with out-of-control wildfires and air quality warnings. This summer may be shaping up to be different. So far, fires in the Pacific Northwest are fewer and smaller. Carolyn Adolph
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For ... Lab-Grown Animal Proteins! Some startups are making synthetic versions of animal proteins for use in foods from smoothies to baked goods. The goal: to reshape the food supply without the environmental footprint of livestock. Maria Godoy
What The Melting Of Greenland's Ice Sheet Means For Sea Levels The Greenland ice sheet is in the middle of one of its greatest melting events ever. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with climate scientist Twila Moon about what that means for sea levels and beyond.
China's New Recycling Policy Could Give U.S. An Opportunity To Rethink Its Process More recycling isn't always good for the environment. Now that China is buying less recyclables, cities are shoving their water bottles and cardboard boxes into the trash pile. And it might be OK. Sarah Gonzalez
Seattle eyes its own 'green new deal' Advocates for a “green new deal” for Seattle made their pitch to the Seattle City Council on Tuesday for aggressive action on climate change and inequity. John Ryan
Plastic Bag Sales Fell By 90% At England's Large Retailers In Past 4 Years Major retailers in England issued 7.6 billion single-use plastic bags before a fee was instituted in 2015. In the most recent 12-month period, they cut that to 549 million. Bill Chappell