Environment
Washington could soon have a battery stewardship program
Battery manufacturers operating in the state will be responsible for making the recycling process easier and cheaper for consumers.
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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You might be responsible for a Seattle street tree and not know it
Don’t panic. Here’s some advice to help the city’s roadside trees stay alive in a changing climate.
Environment
Washington launches new statewide tree-equity collaboration
The DNR is partnering with the nonprofit American Forests to bridge gaps in access to the lifesaving benefits of trees.
Environment
Amid controversy, Seattle Audubon changes its name
At odds with the national society’s decision to keep its contested name, the local birding group is rebranding to support inclusivity.
Environment
Author Heidi Roop shares how you can act on climate change
In writing ‘The Climate Action Handbook,’ the former UW scientist learned about barriers to acting on climate change, and how small mindset shifts can remove them.