Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Environment How Washington's new carbon emission cap will work The program aims to drop statewide greenhouse-gas emissions 95% by 2050. Will it go according to plan? by Kate Yoder Grist / January 24, 2023
Tech For women in science, the challenges are personal Katherine Tran in a UW lab Credit: Matt M. McKnight/Cascade Public Media by Praphanit Doowa / May 31, 2017
Environment 7 factors driving electric vehicle policy forward Washington state raised the bar with its 2030 target deadline for new electric car registrations. How did we get here? by Kate Yoder Grist / May 31, 2022
Culture $18 million GMO fine: A victory too late What's in your cereal bowl? Corporate interests appear to have won most of the battles over GMO labeling. by Praphanit Doowa / December 6, 2016