Environment
The key to living with wildfire smoke? Preparation
Some parts of Washington have so far avoided smoky air. But that could change. Here’s what you can do to be ready.
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Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds
The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke.
Environment
Air quality impacts of PNW wildfires reach as far as New York
A new study concludes that climate-boosted wildfires are significantly altering carbon monoxide levels in the region — and the effects reach far beyond the Cascades.
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Climate change takes a toll on Seattleites' mental health
Some residents are experiencing a new kind of distress in response to flooding, air pollution and other ecological events linked to climate change.
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Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm
At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit.