Environment People of color across Cascadia speak up against climate change From country towns to South Seattle, activists say the government must listen to long-marginalized communities that feel climate change’s biggest impacts. by Iris M. Crawford / March 9, 2021
Environment Zebra mussels on Marimo moss balls are causing an emergency in WA If the tiny mussel established itself here, it would create over $100 million worth of damage each year to dams, agriculture, salmon and more. by Hannah Weinberger / March 5, 2021 / Updated at 11:05 a.m. on March 8, 2021
Opinion What it takes to recycle foam blocks in Seattle A city proud of its sustainability should be ashamed of how many tons of the stuff end up in the landfill every year. by Samantha Allen / March 5, 2021
Environment Why Salish Sea researchers are targeting superbugs in marine mammals Harbor seals and porpoises in the Salish Sea experience antibiotic-resistant bacteria differently, pointing to worrying implications for orcas. by Hannah Weinberger / March 3, 2021
Environment Digital maps show how climate change’s impact in WA isn’t equal From floods to wildfires, mapping programs in Cascadia are showing scientists which communities face higher risk. by Peter Fairley / March 1, 2021
Politics Washington’s plastic bag ban on hold during COVID-19 The state Legislature passed the ban on single-use plastic bags with bipartisan support in 2020, but the pandemic has delayed its implementation. by Hannah Krieg / February 25, 2021
Environment Vaccines, comorbidities, immunity: Answering your COVID questions We dive into reader questions about vaccine logistics, supporting health care workers and more. by Hannah Weinberger / February 23, 2021
Politics WA lawmakers look to fix climate while solving the housing crisis Efforts to expand the state’s green building rules would, among other things, phase out gas heat and appliances in most homes and businesses. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / February 19, 2021 / Updated at 8:30 a.m., Feb. 21
Crosscut Now Feb. 17, 2021 - Bill Gates is investing big in farmland The Microsoft co-founder’s personal investments mirror a growing trend amongst the uber-wealthy. February 17, 2021
Environment Bill Gates is investing big in American farmland The Microsoft co-founder’s personal investments mirror a growing trend amongst the uber-wealthy. by Hannah Weinberger / February 10, 2021
Environment Podcast | Protecting shrub-steppe, WA’s most overlooked ecosystem The big beige blur in the middle of the state may seem boring, but it is essential to the survival of grouse, orcas and people. by Ted Alvarez / February 9, 2021
Environment Podcast | Past the dams, tribes help the Columbia River roll on Few rivers define a region like the Columbia, where tribal scientists are making headway in bringing back its most important species: salmon. by Ted Alvarez / February 2, 2021
Politics Uber, Lyft would need to cut emissions under WA state plan Some studies have found the ride-hailing services increase vehicle miles driven and pollution. by Melissa Santos / February 1, 2021
Environment New book explores how we shape Puget Sound — and how it shapes us In ‘Homewaters,’ author David Williams looks at how humans have shaped the natural environment of Puget Sound, often at the environment’s expense. by Hannah Weinberger / February 1, 2021 / Updated at 3p.m. on February 1, 2020
Politics To build up urban forests, WA cities could get help from the state A bill sponsored by a forestry veteran would pay for guidance, grant money and other resources to help cities interested in improving urban forests. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / January 26, 2021
