Environment Lessons from a year of reporting on climate solutions in the PNW 11 steps Washington, Oregon and British Columbia can take to decarbonize the economy. by Robert McClure & Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / December 15, 2021
Environment 25 climate actions Cascadia could take in 2022 Government officials, activists and academics from British Columbia, Washington and Oregon offer next steps to help the region cut carbon emissions and hit climate goals by 2030. by Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / December 9, 2021
Environment How Cascadia can fight climate change in 2022 — and get back on track Climate scientists set a 2030 deadline for us to reduce emissions and prevent further environmental devastation. by Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / December 8, 2021
Environment Climate and quality-of-life activists find common ground at Boeing Field Local groups pressure government to respond to climate change and health concerns. by Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / November 12, 2021 / Updated at 9:40 a.m. on Nov. 12
Environment How the West’s divided electric grid slows green growth A hodgepodge of utilities run the West’s electrical grid. Will billions in federal funding help them get along? by Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / August 25, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS 15 photos of memorable 2021 moments (so far) Photo editor Dorothy Edwards selected images reflecting on shared humanity around Washington state. by Dorothy Edwards / August 22, 2021
Environment How strengthening the PNW’s electrical grid could end up doing harm A proposal to lay cables beneath the Columbia River is met with skepticism from an Indigenous activist and the river’s advocates. by Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / July 22, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS WA is reopening. How will you make up for lost time? As the state lifts pandemic restrictions, Crosscut photojournalists want to document your first days in this different world. by Dorothy Edwards & Ana Sofia Knauf / June 29, 2021
Environment Cascadia needs cleaner fuels to trim carbon emissions by 2030 Cascadia needs cleaner fuels to start decarbonizing heavy vehicles and industry. That means pushing biofuels to the max, and more. by Peter Fairley / April 30, 2021
Environment Digital maps show how climate change’s impact in WA isn’t equal From floods to wildfires, mapping programs in Cascadia are showing scientists which communities face higher risk. by Peter Fairley / March 1, 2021