Politics
Protesters stall an oil train for hours at Anacortes
An act of civil disobedience on the refinery tracks brings three arrests.
Martha Baskin
Martha Baskin is an environmental reporter, whose work on the subject began with a project for the King Conservation District. Green Acre Radio was born shortly afterward. Her work is currently suppor
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Meet 4 young leaders changing Northwest environmentalism
This year’s NW Energy Coalition honorees are part of a new enviro band that blends conservation, climate activism and sustainable communities.
Environment
Acid seas threaten creatures that supply half the world's oxygen
Ocean acidification is turning phytoplankton toxic. Bad news for the many species - us, included - that rely on them as a principal source of food and oxygen.
Environment
A whale tour to keep Puget Sound orcas in good health
Erich Hoyt, an author and marine conservationist, has learned valuable lessons in decades of tracking Pacific Northwest orcas.
Environment
Threats to birds endanger our own connection with nature
Development, cats and pesticides spell trouble for many species in Washington and beyond.