Environment
It will feel much hotter in WA over the next century. We aren't prepared
Soon the Northwest will experience the same heat waves as the rest of the country — which puts children, the elderly and farmworkers at risk.
Hannah Weinberger
Hannah Weinberger is a former reporter at Crosscut, focused on science and the environment. Previously on staff at Wirecutter, Bicycling, and Outside, Hannah's coverage explores outdoor recre
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Human skull found by geoduck diver near Bainbridge Island
Officials say it's been underwater for at least ‘a couple of years,’ and the likelihood of determining its identity remains low.
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Drinking responsibly could now mean drinking ‘Salmon-Safe’ beer
Hops farmers are pursuing a sustainable certification meant to save salmon. But are beer drinkers willing to pay more?
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What Alaska's Pebble Mine fight means for Seattle
Salmon-rich Bristol Bay is a cornerstone of Washington's seafood industry. But many say a mine 20 years in the making could threaten all of it.
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This kayaking researcher is learning the secrets of Seattle’s urban salmon
Kerry Accola's innovative sonar approach to field research is helping scientists analyze endangered salmon swimming by the city at night.