Environment
As WA heats up, here's how to keep cool without air conditioning
A researcher shares tips on surviving a summer heat wave while keeping energy levels low.
Hannah Weinberger
Hannah Weinberger is a former reporter at Crosscut, focused on science and the environment. Previously on staff at Wirecutter, Bicycling, and Outside, Hannah's coverage explores outdoor recre
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Environment
What WA’s cold, wet spring means for summer wildfires
Some think the rainy season’s silver lining is a decreased risk of wildfires later in the year. That may not be the case.
Environment
How a military career led this Seattle-area nurse to farming
Kayla McCarthy is trying to leave her home base better than she found it by creating community in a garden.
Environment
WA hired a climate epidemiologist — and not a moment too soon
Experts say the move is an important step to recognizing climate change’s relationship with disease and death.
News
Attorney General Bob Ferguson on using his platform to pursue justice
No matter who’s in power in the other Washington, Ferguson says he’s still busy suing the federal government and advocating for the rights of Washingtonians.