Politics
WA legislators prepare for long list of climate change bills
Lawmakers could look at more than a dozen climate proposals addressing carbon reduction and other environmental issues.
John Stang
John Stang is a freelance writer who often covers state government and the environment. He can be reached on email at johnstang_8@hotmail.com and on Twitter at @johnstang_8
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Environment
New electricity project in WA takes a twist on hydropower
An effort to generate energy along the Columbia through a concept called 'pumped storage' has drawn pushback from tribes and environmental groups.
Environment
Washington wineries considering dramatic changes for climate change
Warmer summers — and winters — force Washington vintners to reconsider their crops.
Environment
WA lawsuit accuses gold mining company of dragging its feet on cleanup
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Environment
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