Opinion To fight climate change, Washington needs a clean fuel standard Doing so will cut carbon emissions and spur jobs of the future, write Port Commissioner Fred Felleman and King County Executive Dow Constantine. by Dow Constantine & Fred Felleman / March 10, 2020 / Updated at 8:04 am March 3, 2020
Environment A proposed San Juans sanctuary may offer hope for captive orcas — and risks for wild ones Nonprofit advocates think sea pens will improve the retired killer whales' quality of life. SeaWorld vets disagree. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 17, 2019
Environment Salish Sea's 'humpback comeback' is a good sign, but concerns remain More whales mean greater risk of ship strikes and fishing line entanglement. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / August 16, 2019
Environment These giant rats failed mine-sniffing school. Now they have a new career in Tacoma While their relatives are saving lives around the world, Point Defiance's adorable African giant pouched rats are ambassadors for rodents everywhere. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 24, 2019
Opinion To whale watch, we all must make sacrifices The only way to save orcas in the Salish Sea is through bold action, including by the governor and Legislature. by Fred Felleman / November 15, 2018
Environment BP greenwashes as climate dangers grow From the start, BP has underestimated the spill and failed in its responsibilities to deal with the Gulf catastrophe. by Fred Felleman / May 12, 2013
Environment Exporting Pollutants: No way to reduce a carbon footprint Puget Sound's orca population is at its lowest level in 12 years. by Stephan Michaels & Fred Felleman / July 29, 2013
Environment Guest Opinion: Dirty fuel exports darken NW's Earth Day A refinery on Fidalgo Island near Anacortes (2008). by Fred Felleman / March 30, 2015
Politics The need for cruise control An environmentalist explains why better federal regulations are needed to police polluters among the world's fleet of cruise ships: State and local authorities can only do so much. Over six months... by Fred Felleman / May 13, 2008