Environment Faith groups hope to make carbon fee a moral and spiritual choice For Earth Ministry, political action to protect the environment is a spiritual calling. by Hallie Golden / September 5, 2018
Environment The greenest classroom in the world might be in Seattle At Maple Leaf's Perkins School, students work and learn in a living classroom that surrounds them with sustainability and green concepts. by Hallie Golden / December 21, 2018
Environment Bullitt Center innovations haven't caught on — but Seattle wants to change that Five years ago, Seattle's Bullitt Center represented the future of green building. The problem? It still does. by Hallie Golden / July 23, 2018
Environment The SCOTUS power-plant ruling won't affect Washington — yet Gov. Inslee said the decision took a 'wrecking ball' to the EPA’s authority to curb pollution. by Hallie Golden / October 3, 2022
Environment With virtual fencing, ranchers can herd cows from a computer Using GPS collars and solar-powered towers, Washington's first virtual fence keeps cattle penned but lets other wildlife wander free. by Hallie Golden / August 18, 2022 / Updated 8/18 at 4:40 p.m.
Environment Cascadia needs cleaner fuels to trim carbon emissions by 2030 Cascadia needs cleaner fuels to start decarbonizing heavy vehicles and industry. That means pushing biofuels to the max, and more. by Peter Fairley / April 30, 2021
Environment A renewed plan for climate protection emerges in Washington state Redoubled climate goals and a fresh blueprint revive hopes to cut emissions. But ongoing fossil fuel development in B.C. could undercut progress in Cascadia. by Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / January 25, 2021
Environment How Cascadia has faltered in addressing climate change Washington, Oregon and British Columbia all pledged to slash greenhouse gas emissions, and all fell short. Why? by Peter Fairley / January 11, 2021
Environment Wooden high-rises don’t guarantee reduced emissions Cross-laminated timber building could help fight climate change. But its threat to ecosystems could make it a mixed blessing. by Peter Fairley Undark Magazine & InvestigateWest / May 8, 2020
Environment Lessons from a year of reporting on climate solutions in the PNW 11 steps Washington, Oregon and British Columbia can take to decarbonize the economy. by Robert McClure & Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / December 15, 2021