Environment
WA entomologist proposes giving invasive hornet a less-offensive name
Anti-Asian hate and confusion in entomology spur a renaming of the world's largest hornet species.
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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What the humble clover means for the future of life in cities
A global study into urbanization's impact on white clover shows that the plant is evolving to survive alongside us in Puget Sound.
Environment
Redlining's enduring impact shows up in WA pollution disparity
New research out of UW suggests historic, racist lending practices still affect inequitable exposure to hazardous pollution today.
Environment
For some WA families, gardening starts with food benefits
Using SNAP to grow produce could prove useful if more people — and retailers — knew about it.