Politics Tribes could lose big with EPA cuts Tribal environmental programs, like water quality monitoring, could be hard hit under proposed cuts to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. by Courtney Flatt for EarthFix / March 13, 2017
Environment Grizzlies in the North Cascades: Do we want them back? A captive grizzly bear at Washington State University's Bear Center. Before hibernating, grizzly bears can put on 10 pounds a day. by Courtney Flatt for EarthFix / February 13, 2017
Tech Google’s Northwest data centers will be powered by solar and wind Data centers that house YouTube videos and Gmail messages need power constantly. Google announced Tuesday that all of the energy it consumes globally — including at its data center in The Dalles... by Courtney Flatt for EarthFix / December 7, 2016
Environment Washington's salmon safer to eat under new water rules People who eat fish from Washington state waters will be protected by a combination of new federal and state pollution rules. by Courtney Flatt for EarthFix / November 16, 2016
Environment Taking down the Snake River dams: It's back on the table Lower Granite Dam on the Snake River. by Courtney Flatt for EarthFix / October 28, 2016