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New rules put Puget Sound's urban trees in private hands

Because the majority of the region's trees are in residential neighborhoods, responsibility for maintaining canopy coverage is shifting to homeowners.

Lizz Giordano

/ August 31, 2022

Environment

The dream of high speed rail in the PNW may finally be on the horizon

Rail advocates argue new lines will grow the economy, shrink mobility inequalities and help decarbonize the region.

Lizz Giordano

/ November 18, 2021

Politics

As Puget Sound region grows, park and rides fill up

The region faces big questions about how to meet demands for parking spots near transit — and who should pay.

Lizz Giordano

/ March 29, 2018

Environment

Whidbey locals ask: Is the drinking water safe?

Catherine Andrews of Coupeville collects water samples from her well to be tested by an environmental group concerned about the Navy's limited response to the discovery of contamination by...

Lizz Giordano

/ May 10, 2017

Environment

LEED-ing the way to sustainability

Seattle Central Public Library, Wikimedia Commons, user Moody75.

Louisa Gaylord

/ August 17, 2008

Tech

When it comes to energy consumption, what really drives change?

The global stabilization wedge. (EPA)

Louisa Gaylord

/ June 26, 2008

Culture

Vancouver, B.C., loses some ground as a sustainability leader

In recent years, Vancouver, B.C., has provided Seattleites with eco-friendly examples of sustainable, compact communities. As recently as the 1990s, Vancouver's walkable neighborhoods accounted for 67...

Louisa Gaylord

/ May 23, 2008