Environment
Fixing septic systems is key to protecting Puget Sound shellfish
Keeping shellfish safe to eat will get harder without increasing repair and inspection of septic systems that can contaminate shellfish beds.
Hannah Weinberger
Hannah Weinberger is a former reporter at Crosscut, focused on science and the environment. Previously on staff at Wirecutter, Bicycling, and Outside, Hannah's coverage explores outdoor recre
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WA fish researchers use tiny sensors and other tech to save salmon
Ecologists are piloting a technology that is expected to help restore waterways like the Green River to eventually produce more fish.
Environment
Climate change forces WA apple cider industry to adjust
The future of the business may depend on how apple growers and cider-makers start adapting now to conditions they can’t anticipate.
Environment
Disaster preparedness takes center stage for Seattle volunteer group
‘When the earth shakes, your neighbor is going to be your first responder.’
Environment
Rare beluga whale sighting in Puget Sound stirs excitement — and concern
Marine mammal conservation groups are working to get a health assessment of the whale, which was identified from a video taken Sunday.