Environment Washington’s first carbon auction sold pollution for $300 million Under the Climate Commitment Act, the money will go toward funding climate solutions and investing in communities that face environmental injustice. by Ashli Blow / March 16, 2023
Environment Could a seaweed revolution help solve the hunger crisis? High in vital nutrients, seaweed could add 10% to the global food supply. One Vancouver Island farm is exploring adding it to the plate. by Nicola Jones Hakai Magazine / March 16, 2023
Human Elements The Bat Advocate Bats Northwest's Niki Desautels brings the public face to face with bats. March 10, 2023
Environment Human Elements: Going to bat for a misunderstood mammal Bats Northwest educator Niki Desautels wants to correct the nocturnal animal's spooky stereotype. by Sarah Hoffman / March 10, 2023
Human Elements The Guardians The Wei Wai Kum Nation uses Indigenous practices of eco-cultural restoration. March 3, 2023
Environment Human Elements: Glass creations inspired by PNW marine life Based on Lopez Island, artist and environmentalist Raven Skyriver breathes endangered Salish Sea animals into fragile glass. by Sarah Hoffman / February 17, 2023
Environment Oh deer: Thriving herds are overcrowding the San Juan Islands The Columbian black-tail deer has become a habitat threat, creating ideal conditions for invasive plants and forest fires. by Brian Payton Hakai Magazine / February 16, 2023
Culture Pacific Science Center plans to transform its iconic pools One proposal involves replacing the waterscape — dinosaur sculptures and all — with a meadow of native plants. But will the Seattle Landmarks Board sign off? by Margo Vansynghel / February 14, 2023