Environment – Seattle Weekly

Democrats weigh marriage of cap-and-trade with gas tax hike

Jerry Cornfield — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 23:10:00 +0000

As wrangling over climate change policy continues, a major transportation package is pronounced dead.

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Find beauty right in your garden this spring!

Cedar Grove — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000

With contactless delivery options, Cedar Grove helps you get in your garden this spring

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Vashon Island Seen as National Model for Disaster Readiness

Melissa Hellmann — Wed, 26 Dec 2018 21:00:00 +0000

The small island community relies on local volunteers and individual awareness to prepare for a major earthquake.

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Washington Rejects Carbon Fee

Melissa Hellmann — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 09:30:00 +0000

Campaign organizers say they will continue pushing for a cleaner future.

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Report Reveals Inequities of Climate Change in Washington

John Stang — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 08:30:00 +0000

The poor and communities of color are affected the worst, according to a UW study.

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Death Watch For Killer Whales?

John Stang — Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:30:00 +0000

Grieving mother orca shines a spotlight on a serious ecological issue.

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King County Rolls on With Its Electric Bus Fleet Plans

Josh Kelety — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 15:00:00 +0000

With an overhaul set by 2040, a new report shows the economic and health benefits of going electric.

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King County Burn Ban Starts This Weekend

Josh Kelety — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 21:10:00 +0000

Other counties across the state have already enacted similar restrictions.

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Straw Ban Leaves Disabled Community Feeling High and Dry

Melissa Hellmann — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 08:30:00 +0000

Although the city says that disabled people are exempted from the ban, the impacted community says that businesses haven’t gotten the message loud and clear.

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Western Washington Could See More Wildfires This Year

Aaron Kunkler — Thu, 14 Jun 2018 17:10:00 +0000

Lots of grass and warmer weather could make for worsening fire seasons.

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