Environment
Here’s what pregnant orcas are up against in Puget Sound
Tahlequah’s baby bump has whale watchers excited. But is it too soon to celebrate?
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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UW research shows racism and redlining hurt local wildlife, too
A team of researchers led by UW scientists exposes how systemic racism physically alters ecosystems for the worse.
Environment
Olympic goats take final flight to their new Cascade home
Not even a pandemic can stop scientists' multiyear quest to move invasive Olympic mountain goats by helicopter to their native Cascades.
Environment
Scam or sabotage? Mystery seeds in the mail confound Washington
Officials in at least 27 states are warning residents not to plant unsolicited seed packets from China and other countries.
Environment
How one climber is calling out racism in the outdoor industry
Melissa Utomo talks about racist routes, inclusive app design and how the outdoor industry fails people of color.