Environment
Why are so many gray whales dying in WA?
Eighteen gray whales have stranded themselves along Washington's shorelines in 2019, and experts are looking for answers.
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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