Biden ending new leases in America's top coal region Citing climate change, federal land managers are moving to end new leasing for coal in the country's top producing region. Kirk Siegler
Microsoft’s carbon emissions surge despite goal of becoming ‘carbon negative’ by 2030 Microsoft latest sustainability report card, released Wednesday, reveals a sobering reality: the artificial intelligence revolution is undercutting the tech industry’s efforts to decarbonize. Monica Nickelsburg
This transit agency could be the first in the Northwest to use hydrogen-powered buses Move over, electric buses — there's a new clean option in the Northwest. John Ryan
What's worse for disease spread: animal loss, climate change or urbanization? Scientists are looking at the ways humans change the planet-- and the impact that has on the spread of infectious disease. You might be surprised at some of their conclusions. Jonathan Lambert
Elevated 'forever chemicals' found in Kennewick's drinking water The City of Kennewick has found “forever chemicals” in its drinking water. These PFAs chemicals can be harmful to your health. Courtney Flatt
Seattle is now an air conditioning town For the first time, most homes in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties now have air conditioning. John Ryan
More than 200 million seniors face extreme heat risks in coming decades, study finds A new study warns that millions of people around the world who are 69 years or older will be at risk of dying in heat waves by 2050. Alejandra Borunda
Bringing the wild things back to campus The College of New Jersey is making room for native plants, and students are digging it. Buffy Gorrilla
How warm will Washington state get during summer 2024? Weather forecasters have long been talking about a warmer-than-normal summer 2024 in Washington state, but as the season gets closer, it appears that the region may only get slightly warmer than average. Angela King
On this unassuming trail near LA, bird watchers see something spectacular At Bear Divide, just outside Los Angeles, you can see a rare spectacle of nature. This is one of the only places in the western United States where you can see bird migration during daylight hours. Kai McNamee
