Environment Washington to phase out new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says the state will phase out the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by the year 2035. John Ryan
Environment Why keeping girls in school is a good strategy to cope with climate change Education for girls brings numerous benefits when it comes to addressing the climate crisis. Oh, and it works for boys, too! Anya Kamenetz
Lamprey swim past Oregon’s Soda Springs Dam, after 10 years of waiting Two Pacific lamprey have made history. The eel-like fish have made it past the Soda Springs Dam on Oregon’s North Umpqua River. Courtney Flatt
Scientists work to protect indoor air quality from wildfire smoke Even with smoke, you can breathe easier. Scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have practical tips to keep the air clean inside homes despite the smoke in Northwest skies. Courtney Flatt
Environment Second heat wave of 2022 hits Northwest. A third is in the forecast Much of the Pacific Northwest is under a heat advisory or heat warning through Thursday night. John Ryan
Government Rep. Strickland on why the Dems' massive health care and climate bill is a big deal for WA Paige Browning talks with Democratic Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland about the health care, climate, and tax bill signed Tuesday by President Joe Biden. Paige Browning Andy Hurst
Climate The Arctic is heating up nearly four times faster than the whole planet, study finds The Arctic is very sensitive to climate change. In the last 40 years, the region has warmed much more rapidly than the Earth as a whole, a new study finds. Rebecca Hersher
Environment As the U.S. Senate passes a major climate bill, what's in it for Washington state? 'We have been pursuing major climate legislation in the U.S. since the 90s, and it has been a grim march of failure after failure.' Kim Malcolm talks with journalist David Roberts. Kim Malcolm Andy Hurst
Climate Floods are getting more common. Do you know your risk? Climate change means more rain and higher seas, which adds up to more flooded homes. Even a small amount of water indoors can cost a lot. Rebecca Hersher
Environment Prolonged heat wave kills at least three in Seattle area, sends hundreds to ER A six-day heat wave, the longest in Seattle history, has killed at least three people in King County, according to preliminary reports from the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. Another three people have drowned in the county since Thursday. John Ryan
