Environment
Environment
The Fight Over Washington’s Snake River Dams Is Likely Heading Back To Court
The fight over salmon and dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers could be headed back to the courtroom. Conservation and fishing groups say the federal government’s newest plans to manage dams and protect salmon is inadequate. Now, they’re ready to sue. Continue Reading The Fight Over Washington’s Snake River Dams Is Likely Heading Back To Court
Foiled Again: Giant Hornet Eludes Washington State Scientists Trying To Track Down Nest
Researchers in Washington have lost track of an Asian giant hornet they were following — a stinging setback in the pursuit to eradicate an invasive species that threatens to decimate North American bee populations. Continue Reading Foiled Again: Giant Hornet Eludes Washington State Scientists Trying To Track Down Nest
Environmental And Energy Industry Groups Commit To Working Together On (Some) Hydro Projects
The groups, often at the opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to dams and hydropower, say climate change has created a need to hear each other out. Even when it comes to tough issues. Continue Reading Environmental And Energy Industry Groups Commit To Working Together On (Some) Hydro Projects
Conservation Groups Vow Challenge After Federal Decision Not To Protect Wolverines
Conservation groups are vowing to again challenge the U.S. Fish and Wildlife’s decision not to add wolverines to the Endangered Species List. There are likely fewer than 300 wolverines across its habitat across the Mountain West, which includes populations in Washington, Idaho and Oregon, where 90 percent of their habitat is on federally managed lands and wilderness areas. Continue Reading Conservation Groups Vow Challenge After Federal Decision Not To Protect Wolverines
Hanford Contractors Settle $58 Million Claim Over Fraudulent Labor Billing Practices
Under the settlement, Bechtel Corp. and Aecom will pay nearly $58 million over allegations from current or former Hanford employees. The workers said they were retaliated against for blowing the whistle over how labor hours were billed. Continue Reading Hanford Contractors Settle $58 Million Claim Over Fraudulent Labor Billing Practices
‘I Don’t Think Science Knows’: Visiting Fires, President Trump Denies Climate Change
On the other side of the country Joe Biden also addressed the fires, linking them to climate change. Continue Reading ‘I Don’t Think Science Knows’: Visiting Fires, President Trump Denies Climate Change
When Will The Smoke Clear Out Of Northwest Skies? Not As Soon As We’d Like
The weather didn’t pan out as forecasters had hoped. That means smoke should stick around until the end of this week. And, it’s not only the skies that are choked with the unhealthy levels of smoke. Continue Reading When Will The Smoke Clear Out Of Northwest Skies? Not As Soon As We’d Like
Professor And Longtime Climate Science Denier Hired In High Position At NOAA
David Legates, a professor whose research has been supported by fossil fuel companies, has been hired for a top position at the federal agency that oversees weather and climate forecasting. Continue Reading Professor And Longtime Climate Science Denier Hired In High Position At NOAA
Extreme End To The 2020 Northwest Fire Season Reminds Of The 1910 ‘Big Burn’
Usually, fire season starts to tamp down in September. This year has been anything but normal. In an unprecedented fire event, at least 80 fires started in Washington over Labor Day weekend. Continue Reading Extreme End To The 2020 Northwest Fire Season Reminds Of The 1910 ‘Big Burn’
Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change
Hurricane Laura rapidly intensified before it made landfall. Abnormally hot water in the Gulf of Mexico helped it gain power. Continue Reading Hurricanes Like Laura Are More Likely Because Of Climate Change
‘It’s Just So Fantastic’: Wolverine Family Seen At Mount Rainier, No Signs Yet Of Cyclops Or Beast
Conservationists are “cautiously optimistic” after discovering a mother wolverine and her kits at Mount Rainier National Park. It’s the first time a family of wolverines has called the park home in more than 100 years. Continue Reading ‘It’s Just So Fantastic’: Wolverine Family Seen At Mount Rainier, No Signs Yet Of Cyclops Or Beast
Endangered Species Act Protection Sought For A Northwest Freshwater Mussel
A 2017 analysis that looked at historic versus recent distributing areas of the species and found that the populations have declined by almost 50% of its historic range and it has been accelerating in recent years. Continue Reading Endangered Species Act Protection Sought For A Northwest Freshwater Mussel
