Disappointed by this year's climate talks, Indigenous advocates look to Brazil in 2025 Indigenous advocates called the final agreement in Azerbaijan "drastically insufficient." Now they're focusing on next year's global climate summit in Brazil where Indigenous participation is expected to be historic. Nate Perez
Salmon deaths bring new attention to a longstanding problem A few years ago, scientists cracked a murder mystery -- they figured out what's been killing Coho salmon in urban streams in the Pacific Northwest. The culprit: particles from tires. Camila Domonoske
King County’s little red fish swims back from brink of extinction More kokanee salmon have spawned in streams above Lake Sammamish in 2024 than at any other time in a decade. John Ryan
Cultivated meat is far from a mass market. So why are states banning it now? Cultivated meat is grown from animal cells in a lab as a more climate-friendly alternative. Two states have already banned it.
With talks teetering, climate negotiators struck a controversial $300 billion deal Representatives of developing countries and climate activists were furious over the outcome, saying $300 billion annually from industrialized countries is far short of what vulnerable nations need to better protect themselves from climate change. Lauren Sommer
Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever Over 12 million cases of dengue fever were reported in 2024, the most ever. A study suggests climate change has likely played a significant role in the disease's expansion. Alejandra Borunda
Atmospheric rivers aren't new. Why does it feel like we're hearing about them more? In recent years, "atmospheric river" has become used much more frequently in scientific papers and in media coverage. According to experts who study climate and weather, a few reasons may explain why. Danielle Venton
Climate pollution surges in Washington state after pandemic lull After sharply dropping during the Covid-19 pandemic, the state’s carbon dioxide emissions have bounced back. John Ryan
Powerless Tesla drivers storm Seattle-area grocery store to recharge during outages A line of sleek cars snaked through the parking lot at the Fred Meyer grocery store in Kirkland on Thursday. Not just any car: These were Teslas - down to a few bars of power. Casey Martin
