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
Equity Across borders, foster care youth ask: What's missing? IFCA at the International Foster Care Organization world conference in Osaka, Japan last September doing a workshop on tranistioning out of foster care by Jessica Buxbaum / July 13, 2014
Politics Your burning questions answered about retail pot Legal marijuana from Colorado. by Jessica Buxbaum / July 7, 2014
Culture New to Seattle? Here are 7 ways to make friends Impact Hub Seattle is a place to work, and network. by Jessica Buxbaum / June 22, 2014
Politics King County Executive nixes council's head-in-the-clouds bus plan Dow Constantine by Jessica Buxbaum / June 9, 2014
Politics Israel-Palestine fight draws conflicted lines in Seattle Jewish Voice for Peace protests Boeing's supplying of weapons to Israel, but is the group representative of any significant local change? by Jessica Buxbaum / August 3, 2014
Politics Washington passes law to cut ‘forever chemicals’ in makeup Starting in 2025, the Toxics-Free Cosmetics Act will be among the country’s strongest legislation against hazardous products. by Joseph Winters Grist / May 18, 2023
Environment Seattle-based outdoor gear retailer REI to ban PFAs In 2024, new standards will eliminate 'forever chemicals' in the company's products after more than a year of pressure from environmental groups. by Joseph Winters Grist / March 8, 2023