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Elections 2024

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Climate Science

New air quality tracking map launched in Washington state for wildfire season

An enhanced map for tracking air quality is now available as wildfires pour smoke across the region.
Local News

'On the edge of an energy crisis': Forecasting the future of electricity in the Pacific Northwest

The demand for energy is growing as the climate change progresses. But where is all the power going to come from? A Seattle summit tried to answer that question.
Local News

Washington voters are undecided on repealing the state's climate commitment act

A poll shows that 18% of Washington voters are undecided on repealing the state's climate commitment act which created a cap on emissions.
News

Money from Washington's landmark climate law will help tribes face rising seas, climate change

Tens of millions of dollars raised by a climate law in Washington state will go to Native American tribes at risk of climate change disasters.
Local News

Home Depot fined $1.6 million for selling prohibited hydrofluorocarbon products in Washington state

The Washington Department of Ecology issued a hefty fine to The Home Depot for their failure to comply with state restrictions on greenhouse gases.
Nation World

New color-coded heat risk tool adds a level higher than red

Last year was the hottest year on record globally.
Climate Science

Dept. of Ecology declares drought emergency for most of Washington state

A lower-than-average snowpack and forecasted warm spring and summer seasons are leading the department to make a drought emergency declaration for most of the state.
Environment

'It is going to be successful': OSU researchers move closer to protecting wine grapes from wildfire smoke

The research began after the 2020 wildfires, where winemakers saw losses close to $4 billion after smoke inundated many vineyards.
Environment

At Oregon State, engineers hope the future will be built by mass timber

The mass timber lab at OSU is helping designers and engineers test new products that will help fight climate change.
In The News

In the News Now | Top climate events of 2023

A special In the News Now takes a look back at some of the top climate events in 2023.
Programs

Seattle-area students are building cars that run on sunbeams

This Tukwila team is reaching for the sun and a clean energy future. #k5evening