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Amid controversy, Seattle Audubon changes its name
At odds with the national society’s decision to keep its contested name, the local birding group is rebranding to support inclusivity.
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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Author Heidi Roop shares how you can act on climate change
In writing ‘The Climate Action Handbook,’ the former UW scientist learned about barriers to acting on climate change, and how small mindset shifts can remove them.
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Seattle has a Green Lake-sized hole in its tree canopy, study shows
The city is aiming for 30% coverage by 2037, but tree growth is trending in the wrong direction.
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Grant dollars are seeding the urban forestry push in Washington
As climate change reveals the importance of urban trees, residents in a Tacoma neighborhood with sparse canopy coverage are breaking ground themselves.
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A resilience hub might be coming to your Seattle neighborhood
These community centers, powered by green energy, provide resources during extreme weather and double as gathering spaces during calmer times.