Environment
PNW landfills reached ‘explosive’ methane emission levels in 2022
Washington and Oregon sites had leakages 20 times more concentrated than the Clean Air Act limit standards.
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Climate
Environment
Why isn’t the Pacific Coastal rainforest treated like the Amazon?
Authors of a new book say the 2,500-mile-long ecosystem stores more carbon than other forests — but its lack of an ‘inspiring’ name is keeping it in the dark.
Environment
Washington cities, counties now required to plan for climate change
Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do.
Investigations
What WA’s new wildfire smoke rules might mean for outdoor workers
Washington could be the second state to impose permanent safety regulations, but employers and workplace advocates disagree on the proposal.
News
What is the cost of extreme heat? $1B, according to a new report
High temperatures could lead to half a million hospital admissions for heat-related conditions in 2023.