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Drinking responsibly could now mean drinking ‘Salmon-Safe’ beer
Hops farmers are pursuing a sustainable certification meant to save salmon. But are beer drinkers willing to pay more?
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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What Alaska's Pebble Mine fight means for Seattle
Salmon-rich Bristol Bay is a cornerstone of Washington's seafood industry. But many say a mine 20 years in the making could threaten all of it.
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This kayaking researcher is learning the secrets of Seattle’s urban salmon
Kerry Accola's innovative sonar approach to field research is helping scientists analyze endangered salmon swimming by the city at night.
Environment
Report: WA must spend $24B now to stave off climate-related flooding
A nationwide study claims coastal states would need to invest more than $400 billion. Locals applaud the effort, but say the math and the method aren’t quite right.
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This three-decade mission to catalog local fish turned into a literary work of art
Our waters contain many unknowns. These Washington researchers have made sure that the identities — and vivid colors — of the fish that live beneath the surface aren't among them.