Environmental Policies

President Donald Trump said Friday that he would stop a plan by the Biden administration to phase out plastic straws...

Scores of ocean enthusiasts show interest in Oregon legislation

Earlier this week, Environment Oregon joined a webinar put on by the Oregon Ocean Alliance to discuss important coastal ecosystems,...

WA roads agency had been expecting federal EV charger funds could be stalled

The Trump administration on Thursday told states it was blocking money for electric vehicle chargers, including $71 million for Washington,...

‘It looks like a stream of blood.’ A river near Buenos Aires turns red, sparking fears of toxic leak

BUENOS AIRES (AP) — A stream winding through a populous area on the outskirts of Buenos Aires has turned crimson...

Firefighters need better weather to fight California’s flames. When will they get relief?

Fire danger remains high in parts of Los Angeles that have been ablaze for days, but there is hope that...

E-bike rebates are finally coming to WA. Here’s what to know

At long last, state assistance for pedal-assist electric bikes is on the way.Beginning in April — nearly two years after...

Research illuminates growing extinction threat for southern resident orcas

Where is Tahlequah? What we know about the mother orca and her calf

Climate Lab is a Seattle Times initiative that explores the effects of climate change in the Pacific Northwest and beyond....

Fed closes climate program, ending stress-test burden for banks

(Bloomberg) — The Federal Reserve has ended its program that required the biggest US banks to submit data for climate...

Exposure to Air Pollution Can Make It Harder to Focus, Study Finds

A person’s ability to focus on everyday tasks is affected by short-term exposure to air pollution, a study has found....

First Oregon whale entanglement of the year sounds the alarm