All quiet on the Northwestern giant hornet front (so far) No giant hornets have turned up in Washington state so far this year, according to Washington agriculture officials. John Ryan
Disney World provides an important corridor allowing Florida wildlife to migrate Conservationists in Florida are trying to preserve a wildlife corridor for migrating animals that runs straight through Disney World. Steve Newborn
Broadcast: How to stay safe in the wild On this one-hour special of THE WILD with Chris Morgan, Chris shares tips on how to stay safe in the wild and explores the psychology of animals with author Richard Louv. Brandi Fullwood
Global shift to clean energy means fossil fuel demand will peak soon, IEA says Fossil fuel demand will peak and renewable energy will grow rapidly in coming years, according to an International Energy Agency report. Jeff Brady
Oil companies challenge Biden's proposal to scale back drilling in western states The Biden administration is proposing sweeping reforms to where new drilling can occur on federal land. Oil companies say they're draconian and will do little to address climate change. Kirk Siegler
Sewer water will soon heat buildings in South Lake Union. It (allegedly) won’t smell Wastewater will be heating five large buildings along South Lake Union’s Dexter street and Mercer street, as part of a new pilot program in King County. Natalie Akane Newcomb
Tree lovers, building officials clash over greenery in Washington wildfire zones Tree advocates say the new requirement for “defensible space” around many homes will worsen the climate change that is making fires burn more often. John Ryan
With wildfires growing, California writes new rules on where to plant shrubs The plants and mulch within five feet of a home pose a major risk for spreading wildfire. California now has the tricky task of convincing homeowners to get rid of the greenery. Lauren Sommer
