As climate change drives more and more disasters, mental health support is in greater need than ever. America is not ready.

The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires.

A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents?

Despite meager pay and occasional abuse, many incarcerated people find pride in the job. When I was young and adrift, I did too.

Health experts warn effects of smoky skies could linger for months and even make some people more susceptible to the coronavirus.

We have faced massive fires — and massive human folly — before. President Trump's denial only worsens the crisis.

Cliff Mass isn't for everyone. Fortunately there are other smart people in the region with their eyes on the skies.

Fewer riders and lower fare collection are just part of the financial challenge for transportation during the pandemic.

To overcome a violent history of exclusion, the nation's "green ecosystem" will need to do more than acknowledge past sins.

A team of researchers led by UW scientists exposes how systemic racism physically alters ecosystems for the worse.

Plus: Two new books tackle the true nature of stars.

With smoke shelters shuttered, public health officials worry thousands could suffer from unhealthy air.

How Crosscut was reminded the pandemic isn't the only crisis Seattle's trying to beat.