Climate change is deadly. Exactly how deadly? Depends who's counting Multiple federal and state government agencies count the number of deaths from extreme floods, wildfires, heat waves and hurricanes. They don't always agree on which deaths should be counted. Rebecca Hersher
Creating a throw-away culture: How companies ingrained plastics in modern life Plastic has become embedded in everyday life. That’s because for the last 70 years, the plastics industry convinced consumers to embrace the material for its low cost and disposability. Michael Copley
Offshore wind expansion plans along the East Coast take shape The Allegheny Front's Reid Fraizer reports what's to come and the possible headwinds those plans could face.
Train carrying hazardous sulfur derails in Whatcom County A BNSF Railway freight train derailed in Whatcom County late Tuesday night, with six cars going off the rails near the town of Custer, Washington. John Ryan
A heat dome can bring dangerously high temperatures. What is it? Much of the Southwest U.S. is experiencing extreme heat this week — with temperatures blazing past 100 degrees. And a phenomenon known as a heat dome is to blame. Bill Chappell
The arguments for swapping lawns for more natural landscaping It’s lawnmower season but some homeowners and others say it’s time to shift from well-trimmed lawns to more environmentally friendly landscaping. Teresa Homsi
What does June rain mean for Western Washington's 2024 summer? June rain is not unique in Western Washington, but heavy atmospheric rivers are perhaps not as common. That's what dumped rain across the region last weekend and set records. Patricia Murphy
Mexico City is running out of water People in the city are already dealing with water shut-offs for hours. When the water does come, it runs brown.
Hurricane Hunters spread thin ahead of record hurricane season Climate change and warm oceans have led forecasters to predict that this will one of the most active hurricane seasons on record.
