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Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds
The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke.
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Yakima Valley plastics industry is seeking to replace ... plastics
Consumers want, and governments demand, less of the non-biodegradable substance. These manufacturers are looking for alternatives.
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Climate and quality-of-life activists find common ground at Boeing Field
Local groups pressure government to respond to climate change and health concerns.
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Salmon, orca, and the soul of Seattle
These creatures are at the core of our region's identity. Without them, 'we'd be just like everywhere else.'
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New electricity project in WA takes a twist on hydropower
An effort to generate energy along the Columbia through a concept called 'pumped storage' has drawn pushback from tribes and environmental groups.