PHOTOS: A third of Pakistan is under water in catastrophic floods Some 33 million people are affected by this summer's floods — the result of what U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres calls a "monsoon on steroids." He calls the flooding a "climate catastrophe." Hannah Bloch
Why even environmentalists are supporting nuclear power today Environmentalists advocating for nuclear power have led a push to extend the operating life of Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear power plant. Japan and Germany consider similar extensions. Uri Berliner
Zombie ice will raise sea levels more than twice as much as previously forecast Zombie ice, or doomed ice that is no longer getting replenished by parent glaciers will raise global sea level by at least 10.6 inches, according to a new study. The Associated Press
Breaching the four Lower Snake River dams not an option right now, say Murray, Inslee A much-awaited report said removing the four Lower Snake River dams shouldn't happen right now, but dam removal is the best way to protect Snake River salmon. Courtney Flatt
California bans new gas cars by 2035. Northwest states to follow. The California Air Resources Board voted Thursday to ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars by the year 2035. The move is expected to trigger big changes in the Northwest and beyond. John Ryan
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
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
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
