A year in, landmark U.S. climate policy drives energy transition but hurdles remain One year ago, President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, directing hundreds of billions of dollars to speed the transition away from fossil fuels. Rachel Waldholz
How do Washington's dairy cows handle extreme heat? Soundside host sits down with rural correspondent Anna King to talk about how dairy farmers are keeping their cows cool as the temperatures hit over 100 degrees on the other side of the Cascades. Libby Denkmann
As Seattle area heat wave continues, outdoor workers feel the burn The Seattle area is under an excessive heat warning through Wednesday. We asked outdoor workers how they’re handling the heat. Joshua McNichols
Judge sides with young activists in first-of-its-kind climate change trial in Montana The ruling follows a first-of-its-kind trial in the U.S., adding to a small number of legal decisions around the world that have established a government duty to protect citizens from climate change. The Associated Press
A slightly sadistic experiment aims to find out why heat drives up global conflict The subjects were assigned to one of two rooms: 68 degrees or a sweat-inducing 86 degrees. Then they were told to play a computer game that can bring out the worst in human nature. Nurith Aizenman
Seattle woman recounts Hawaii family's escape from wildfire At least 36 have died in the wildfires sweeping across Hawaii's Big Island and Maui. Angela King
After decades, a tribe's vision for a new marine sanctuary could be coming true The Biden administration is moving ahead with what could be the largest national marine sanctuary in the continental U.S. A Native American tribe is hoping to be partners in managing it. Lauren Sommer
Is climate change bringing more disease-carrying bugs to the PNW? We've got about a month and a half of summer left, so still plenty of time to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. Pack the bug spray, though. Angela King
Three-quarters of Republicans prioritize the economy over climate change In the latest NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, the record temperatures this summer don't have Republicans heated as confidence in institutions takes a hit and President Biden has challenges ahead. Domenico Montanaro
