Glacial rivers rage as heat wave bites into Northwest snowpack At mile-high Paradise on Mt. Rainier, 30 inches of snow melted in just four days of extreme heat. John Ryan
Environmentalists hope for silver lining to Seattle’s surging A/C demands Local HVAC companies were deluged with requests for air-conditioning systems during Seattle’s recent heat wave. But environmentalists say sweltering residents should consider their options first. Amy Radil
KUOW asks: How can Seattle meet its climate change goals? KUOW is asking Seattle voters the same questions it is asking candidates for mayor in the 2021 primary election. This week, we asked about Seattle's approach to climate change. Dyer Oxley
Activists push back against rising air pollution from Sea-Tac Airport Sea-Tac Airport is reporting more takeoffs and landings than at any time since early March 2020, when travel of all kinds took a nose dive in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. John Ryan
More Than Half Of U.S. Buildings Are In Places Prone To Disaster, Study Finds Buildings are concentrated in places that are likely to be hit by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or wildfire, researchers found. That includes both urban and rural hotspots. Rebecca Hersher
Heat wave could hit Seattle area neighborhoods differently – possible 20 degrees difference The heat wave expected this weekend in western Washington won’t hit everyone the same. John Ryan
This heat wave will be 'historic,' Washington climatologist says Most of the western U.S. is experiencing an intense heat wave. And that can have serious environmental and agricultural consequences. Katie Campbell
How would Seattle's mayoral candidates tackle climate change? KUOW has asked each candidate running for Seattle mayor in 2021 seven questions addressing key issues facing the city and what they would do about it. This week: climate change. Dyer Oxley
The Salish Sea: An imperiled wonder of the Northwest ‘This report was essentially a synthesis of the science in the region, but the next step would be to develop policy and regulatory structures that would lead to more protection of this ecosystem.’ Kim Malcolm
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Fueling Climate Change Hits A Four Million Year High The amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere reached 419 parts per million in May, its highest level in more than four million years, according to NOAA. Fossil fuel use is driving the increase. Eric McDaniel
