Climate

You can get a $7,500 tax credit to buy an electric car, but it's really complicated

The Biden administration's climate and health care bill revamps the available tax credits for buyers of electric cars. Here's what to know about how they work.

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.

Too hot to handle the work day

If you haven’t noticed… it is HOT today. Especially if you are spending time outside in the sun. In Washington, workers who are outside for more than 15 minutes during their shift have new workplace rights. Ryan Allen from the Department of Labor & Industries will walk us through the rules and red tape.

Western Washington prepares for heat wave this week

Our local seaweed is disappearing. Could farming help conserve it?

In 2016, Washington's first commercial seaweed farm broke onto the scene. It was the result of unprecedented collaboration between local tribes, state agencies, marine researchers, and local conservationists. As climate change begins to threaten Puget Sound today, a robust seaweed industry in the region could help combat its most negative effects.

'April showers bring May showers': Earth Day with WA state Climatologist Nick Bond

Here in the Pacific Northwest, every day feels like is Earth Day.

Why 2021 was a whale of a year for orca sightings

Last year was a banner year for whale watching in Washington state. That is as long as you weren't looking for the region's resident endangered orcas.

Climate change in the Northwest: What we learned in 2021 and a sociological solution

Record-setting heat, prolonged drought, severe flooding and, in these finals days of the year, sub-freezing cold and snow — 2021 will go down in the climatological history books. What lessons did we learn?

This flooded NW Washington town is still 'being put back together' as risk of winter storms grows

The threat of severe weather looms over a small northwest Washington community that is still recovering from November floods.