Environment Why Salish Sea researchers are targeting superbugs in marine mammals Harbor seals and porpoises in the Salish Sea experience antibiotic-resistant bacteria differently, pointing to worrying implications for orcas. by Hannah Weinberger / March 3, 2021
Environment Vaccines, comorbidities, immunity: Answering your COVID questions We dive into reader questions about vaccine logistics, supporting health care workers and more. by Hannah Weinberger / February 23, 2021
Environment Bill Gates is investing big in American farmland The Microsoft co-founder’s personal investments mirror a growing trend amongst the uber-wealthy. by Hannah Weinberger / February 10, 2021
Environment What the pandemic has done to WA’s flagship shellfish industry The pandemic tanked the shellfish industry, but growers are “tentatively optimistic” that things are looking up. by Hannah Weinberger / October 9, 2020 / Updated at 9:08 a.m. on Oct. 9, 2020
Environment Wildfire smoke is still hurting Washington, weeks later An epic season of smoke damages our environment and economy in ways that could last much longer than the haze. by Hannah Weinberger / October 2, 2020 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2020
Environment Even in Washington’s ‘mildest’ regions, heat is deadly As the state works to protect residents in a changing climate, a new study suggests the solutions should vary by location. by Hannah Weinberger / October 13, 2022
Environment The complicated process of recycling batteries in Washington state As we use more batteries in our daily lives, our ability to dispose of them will struggle to keep up. by Hannah Weinberger / September 23, 2022
News After 40 years at Seattle Center, Crosscut will move across town Cascade Public Media, which includes Crosscut and the PBS station KCTS9, has launched a $12.5 campaign to secure the new home. by Hannah Weinberger / September 21, 2022 / Updated at 12:15 p.m. on Sept. 23
Environment Grant dollars are seeding the urban forestry push in Washington As climate change reveals the importance of urban trees, residents in a Tacoma neighborhood with sparse canopy coverage are breaking ground themselves. by Hannah Weinberger / February 10, 2023
Environment A resilience hub might be coming to your Seattle neighborhood These community centers, powered by green energy, provide resources during extreme weather and double as gathering spaces during calmer times. by Hannah Weinberger / January 27, 2023