News WA law gets ahead of Supreme Court on Hanford case Because the state Legislature already addressed issues raised by the federal government, the court ruling has no practical impact in Washington. by John Stang / June 22, 2022
Environment Farms in Central Washington boost their yield with solar energy Two greenhouse domes on the Colville Reservation will house the state’s first 'agrivoltaics' project, where food and electricity can grow in tandem on small acreage. by John Stang / June 22, 2022 / Updated at 12:15 p.m. on July 14
Environment Washington wants to plug in to the next thing in fuel: hydrogen The state hopes to secure up to $2 billion in federal funding to produce hydrogen fuel as a substitute for petroleum-based gasoline. by John Stang / May 18, 2022
Environment A whistleblower reflects after 30 years on the Hanford watch Tom Carpenter, who has kept tabs on one of the Earth's most contaminated spots, is retiring. But he's not leaving his watchdog work behind. by John Stang / April 26, 2022
Environment Hanford report reveals problem with nuclear waste solution An internal federal document says the preparation for turning nuclear waste into glass logs will produce toxic vapors. by John Stang / April 11, 2022
Environment WA wants to capture the natural gas leaking from landfills Legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would require methane collection systems at certain landfills. by John Stang / March 16, 2022
Environment Shrinking WA kelp and eelgrass beds draw legislative attention Scientists look for ways to restore these important components of the ocean ecosystem. by John Stang / March 1, 2022
Environment WA wind power farms may conflict with habitat preservation projects Projects addressing alternative power issues sometimes pit environmentalists vs. environmentalists. by John Stang / February 4, 2022
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. by John Stang / January 11, 2022 / Updated at 11:15 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2022
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. by John Stang / November 10, 2021