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PNNL: Understanding coastal zones can help prepare for disaster

Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are leading a multi-institution collaboration focused on better understanding the impact that flood events, rising tides and changes in sea levels can have on trees, plants, soil and water.

Doug Ray and Lori Wollerman Nelson: Sustainable farm bill a smart way to combat climate change
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Doug Ray and Lori Wollerman Nelson: Sustainable farm bill a smart way to combat climate change

Our state can and should do more to help farmers improve the health of their soil and decrease carbon emissions by planting trees, adopting regenerative practices, and reducing the use of fossil-fuel-based fertilizers and pesticides.

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Invasive animal species: Experts float US national park plan

Invasive animal species: Experts float US national park plan

Virginia Tech researchers' new report offers ideas to stop non-native invasive animal species like pythons, cats, rats, feral pigs from overrunning national parks.

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Don’t blame Snake dams for grieving mother orca, congressional members told in Pasco

Don’t blame Snake dams for grieving mother orca, congressional members told in Pasco

Three U.S. representatives — all Republicans — heard testimony Monday at a field hearing in Pasco of the House Natural Resources Committee.
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Smoky skies shouldn’t be the new normal. Lawmakers need to act

Smoky skies shouldn’t be the new normal. Lawmakers need to act

Sate and federal officials are saying that wildfires and smoke are the new normal in the West. Lawmakers must change that.
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National parks need help and visitors should pay attention

National parks need help and visitors should pay attention

Higher entrance fees won't be enough to fix the maintenance backlog at our national parks. Congress needs to find a designated funding source to fix park roads, tunnels and bridges.
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Futurewise says Benton County's growth plan will leave fish, farms high and dry

Futurewise says Benton County's growth plan will leave fish, farms high and dry

A Seattle nonprofit that advocates for sustainable development says Benton County's updated comprehensive plan failed to calculate the effect new residents will have on roads and waterways.
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Funding bill includes $100B for disasters but leaves out conservation funds

Climate change leaves homeowners without insurance

Climate change leaves homeowners without insurance

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Hydrogen hubs test new federal environmental justice rules

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Donald Trump wins US presidency. What that could mean for the environment.

Trump-backed plan seeks to overturn Biden's climate policies

Trump-backed plan seeks to overturn Biden's climate policies

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Petrochemical plants send millions of pounds of pollutants into waterways each year: Report

Montana youth climate lawsuit

Montana Supreme Court declares youth-led climate victory