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Car exhaust at night is drowning out flower scents – a big problem for little insects. That’s according to a new study from the University of Washington.
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A controversial wind farm that was set to be the largest in Washington has been slashed nearly in half. The project developer said the new restrictions could be bad for renewable energy development around the state.
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From couches to cars to hazardous waste, there’s been an uptick in dumping trash on Washington roadsides and in forests. That waste adds up, and so does the cost to clean it up. It’s a problem state lawmakers hope to solve.
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A large algal bloom on the Snake River officially has died off. The toxic algae stretched about 30 miles along the river this past fall.
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Pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacture of fast fashion are growing just as fast as the industry. A new bill in Washington aims to help lessen the industry’s pollution.
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One tree in Central Oregon has helped protect iconic whitebark pine trees across the West. Scientists have sequenced the threatened tree’s genome, which helps plant more resilient trees faster.
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People eating bass out of the Snake River should be wary: depending on where smallmouth bass are caught in Idaho and Oregon, the fish could have higher levels of mercury.
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Scientists in Washington recently used NASA satellites to learn more about snow in the mountains.
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It’s hard to know exactly how many Western gray squirrels are in Washington – but the state’s Department of Fish and Wildlife says it’s safe to say there aren’t many. Most are isolated in Okanogan and Klickitat counties and in the South Sound area.
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After wildfires, it can be hard for native plants to come back. That’s why volunteers are planting them and spreading seeds this fall in southeastern Washington, helping sagebrush and wildflowers take root again.