Environment
WA officials, feds have a plan to save forests and salmon
State and federal officials signed an agreement Wednesday to protect Washington’s forests and wildlife. The plan would combine resources
Courtney Flatt
Courtney Flatt covers environmental and natural resource issues for Northwest Public Broadcasting. She is based in Washington’s Tri-Cities. She began her journalism career a
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Environment
Taking sides in Washington's debate over lower-carbon transportation
Backers say Washington lawmakers' efforts to reduce carbon will combat climate change. But business owners are worried about rising costs.
Environment
Can Washington save salmon without removing dams?
Removing the lower Snake River dams would be difficult, but advocates remain committed to helping struggling salmon.
Environment
How we beat wildfires by burning the forest first
Before we began stopping fire in its tracks, forests were healthier. They had fewer trees, more open space and more
Environment
Millions of Americans could be drinking water high in nitrates
A study looked at 40,000 water systems for contamination and found Latinos in places like the Lower Yakima Valley are disproportionately affected.