Environment PNW landfills reached ‘explosive’ methane emission levels in 2022 Washington and Oregon sites had leakages 20 times more concentrated than the Clean Air Act limit standards. by Joseph Winters Grist / November 3, 2023
News Amazon reported a 12% decrease in single-use plastics for 2022 Responding to pressure from advocacy groups and investors, the mega-retailer reduced its footprint through paper packaging and eliminating mailers. by Joseph Winters Grist / July 28, 2023
Program sparks college dreams, business careers for students of color by University of Washington / July 10, 2017
Does the $15 minimum wage law impact life outside of work? by University of Washington / February 10, 2017
Tech When it comes to energy consumption, what really drives change? The global stabilization wedge. (EPA) by Louisa Gaylord / June 26, 2008
Culture Folklife '08: Seattle folks are the life of the festival The hollow metal sphere amplifies the sound. (Louisa Gaylord) by Louisa Gaylord / May 27, 2008
Culture Vancouver, B.C., loses some ground as a sustainability leader In recent years, Vancouver, B.C., has provided Seattleites with eco-friendly examples of sustainable, compact communities. As recently as the 1990s, Vancouver's walkable neighborhoods accounted for 67... by Louisa Gaylord / May 23, 2008
Environment LEED-ing the way to sustainability Seattle Central Public Library, Wikimedia Commons, user Moody75. by Louisa Gaylord / August 17, 2008