Environment
Taking sides in Washington's debate over lower-carbon transportation
Backers say Washington lawmakers' efforts to reduce carbon will combat climate change. But business owners are worried about rising costs.
Courtney Flatt
Courtney Flatt covers environmental and natural resource issues for Northwest Public Broadcasting. She is based in Washington’s Tri-Cities. She began her journalism career a
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Environment
Trump deals a blow to sage grouse
Ranchers support the move, but conservationists worry that increased grazing in Oregon and oil and gas drilling elsewhere threaten the greater sage grouse's recovery.
Environment
Northwest wolves could lose federal protection
Plans to delist wolves will create controversy — but Washington wolves might be safe under state protections.
Environment
With wolves returning, hunters may have to change how they hunt
As wolves return to the Northwest, deer have taken notice. Researchers found deer in Washington change how they react when
Environment
Millions of Americans could be drinking water high in nitrates
A study looked at 40,000 water systems for contamination and found Latinos in places like the Lower Yakima Valley are disproportionately affected.