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Lawmakers want to protect water rights in Washington from Wall Street speculation
The legislation comes in response to a multimillion-dollar buying spree by a New York investment firm.
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New hydroelectric turbine designs are safer for fish and improve energy efficiency
The Army Corps of Engineers’ new dam designs on the Snake River are better for Washington's salmon and humans.
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Human Elements: Why an octopus might think like an alien
Researcher Dominic Sivitilli goes to the bottom of the sea to study the bizarre mind of the giant pacific octopus.
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The kids who sued the U.S. over climate change and lost aren't giving up
Despite setbacks, the young activists behind the landmark suit say they'll continue their court battle to enforce climate mitigation.
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Threatened by climate change, Washington's rare wolverines aren't endangered — yet
Citing declining snowpack and increased winter recreation, 10 environmental groups are planning to force the government to protect these elusive carnivores.