Environment Human Elements: Dog detectives are helping endangered butterflies On the Oregon coast, Rogue Detection Teams recruit four-legged friends to sniff out silverspot larvae. by Sarah Hoffman / March 17, 2023
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
Environment Pacific Northwest forests are heating up and drying out Extreme heat and drought present foresters and tree farmers with distinct challenges that require unique solutions. by Sarah Trent High Country News / March 14, 2023
Human Elements The Bat Advocate Bats Northwest's Niki Desautels brings the public face to face with bats. March 10, 2023
News How to revitalize Downtown Seattle, according to Crosscut readers They envision the neighborhood with fewer cars and more walkability, affordable housing, green infrastructure, restaurants and businesses. by Josh Cohen / 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
Environment Seattle-based outdoor gear retailer REI to ban PFAs In 2024, new standards will eliminate 'forever chemicals' in the company's products after more than a year of pressure from environmental groups. by Joseph Winters Grist / March 8, 2023
Environment Author Heidi Roop shares how you can act on climate change In writing ‘The Climate Action Handbook,’ the former UW scientist learned about barriers to acting on climate change, and how small mindset shifts can remove them. by Hannah Weinberger / March 7, 2023
