Culture Notes from the pandemic: Washington writers respond to coronavirus Anastacia-Reneé, Claudia Castro Luna, Kristen Millares Young and others on life at the national forefront of a global health crisis. by Crosscut contributors / March 20, 2020
Environment Wooden high-rises don’t guarantee reduced emissions Cross-laminated timber building could help fight climate change. But its threat to ecosystems could make it a mixed blessing. by Peter Fairley Undark Magazine & InvestigateWest / May 8, 2020
Environment Cascadia needs cleaner fuels to trim carbon emissions by 2030 Cascadia needs cleaner fuels to start decarbonizing heavy vehicles and industry. That means pushing biofuels to the max, and more. by Peter Fairley / April 30, 2021
Politics Joe Biden won the White House. Now what? Six opinion writers on what Biden's win may mean for climate, the economy, LGBTQ rights, political parties and more. by Crosscut contributors / November 9, 2020
Environment A renewed plan for climate protection emerges in Washington state Redoubled climate goals and a fresh blueprint revive hopes to cut emissions. But ongoing fossil fuel development in B.C. could undercut progress in Cascadia. by Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / January 25, 2021
Environment How Cascadia has faltered in addressing climate change Washington, Oregon and British Columbia all pledged to slash greenhouse gas emissions, and all fell short. Why? by Peter Fairley / January 11, 2021
Environment Digital maps show how climate change’s impact in WA isn’t equal From floods to wildfires, mapping programs in Cascadia are showing scientists which communities face higher risk. by Peter Fairley / March 1, 2021
Politics Essays | Exploring the state of democracy in Washington state Crosscut asked seven writers to reflect on the institutions that define our government — and, crucially, allow citizens to participate in it. by Crosscut contributors / October 21, 2020
Culture Three writers on the hard lessons of 2020 The pandemic revealed difficult truths about ourselves and our society. Let’s make 2021 better. by Crosscut contributors / December 22, 2020
Environment Lessons from a year of reporting on climate solutions in the PNW 11 steps Washington, Oregon and British Columbia can take to decarbonize the economy. by Robert McClure & Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / December 15, 2021