OCTOBER 2023
Inslee pushes for Washington to become offshore wind manufacturing hub
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/10/10/inslee-pushes-for-washington-to-become-offshore-wind-manufacturing-hub/?emci=3a26a1c1-8367-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&emdi=830f280c-4668-ee11-9937-00224832eb73&ceid=32640
Tacoma Rail to buy Northwest’s first electric locomotives
https://www.kuow.org/stories/tacoma-rail-to-buy-northwest-s-first-electric-locomotives
Washington state gets $1B boost for roadwork, including EV infrastructure
https://kuow.org/stories/washington-state-gets-1b-boost-for-roadwork-including-ev-infrastructure?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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Inslee formally requests federal aid for Spokane County wildfire survivors
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2023/inslee-formally-requests-federal-aid-spokane-county-wildfire-survivors
How does climate change threaten your neighborhood? A new map has the details.
https://grist.org/extreme-weather/new-map-climate-change-risks-neighborhood-vulnerability-index/
WA drafts permanent rules to better protect outdoor workers from wildfire smoke
https://www.kuow.org/stories/wa-is-drafting-wildfire-smoke-rules-to-better-protect-outdoor-workers
NPR's Climate Week: A spotlight on solutions
https://kuow.org/stories/npr-kuow-climate-week-a-spotlight-on-solutions
Washington state ramps up fight against air pollution with new data-collecting devices
https://komonews.com/news/local/air-pollution-governor-jay-inslee-safety-seattles-beacon-hill-neighborhood-duwamish-river-community-climate-coalition-department-of-ecology-health-issues-data-issaquah-manson-mount-rainier-spokane-white-salmon#
Environmental groups ask Avista and Puget Sound Energy to leave powerful gas lobby
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/10/05/environmental-groups-ask-oregon-and-washington-utilities-to-leave-powerful-gas-lobby/
Washington among states suing feds to force update of wood stove standards
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/10/05/washington-among-states-suing-feds-to-force-update-of-wood-stove-standards/
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Early snowfall at Mount Rainier hints at upcoming winter wonderland in western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/early-snowfall-at-mount-rainier-hints-at-upcoming-winter-wonderland-in-western-washington-snow-cayuse-pass-chinook-national-park-service-ski-snowboard-crystal-snoqualmie-white-pass-baker
Bellevue joins Seattle, Kirkland in asking residents to reduce water use
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/bellevue/bellevue-asks-residents-reduce-water-use-dry-summer-fall/281-f2c27b88-3e52-4bad-904b-232abad01b8c
WA prisoners struggle with wildfire smoke as ventilation upgrades go unfunded
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/09/25/wildfire-smoke-stifles-air-for-wa-prisoners-ventilation-upgrades-unfunded/
District’s electric buses run first routes
https://www.mi-reporter.com/news/districts-electric-buses-run-first-routes/
Spokane gets $12 million for urban canopy projects to help plant more trees and train community foresters
https://www.inlander.com/news/spokane-gets-12-million-for-urban-canopy-projects-to-help-plant-more-trees-and-train-community-foresters-26714921
First hybrid ferry to set sail in 2024, Washington state officials say
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/first-hybrid-ferry-to-set-sail-in-2024-washington-state-electric/281-c141654f-9ef6-42a7-b68a-f4219210b2fc
SEPTEMBER 2023
Inslee tells the Washington story at Climate Week NYC
https://medium.com/wagovernor/inslee-tells-the-washington-story-at-climate-week-nyc-9a6d59d3a280
Inslee touts carbon cap, heat pumps at United Nations
https://www.kuow.org/stories/inslee-touts-carbon-cap-heat-pumps-at-united-nations
Ready for fall weather? A month's worth of rain could drench western Washington next week
https://komonews.com/news/local/puget-sound-fall-forecast-rain-windy-storm-seattle-king-pierce-snohomish-county-moderate-atmospheric-river-western-washington-radar#
Weather in review: Weather trends of summer 2023
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/forecast/weather-in-review-trends-of-summer-2023-show-stretches-of-heat-little-rainfall-seattle-tacoma-washington/281-0780e748-033c-4bde-bfa3-66b70e2460e5
Heat pumps key to WA, coalition’s plan to end building emissions
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/heat-pumps-key-to-wa-coalitions-plan-to-end-building-emissions/
New tree-planting projects to sprout in Washington with help from $36M in grants
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/09/21/new-tree-planting-projects-to-sprout-in-washington-with-help-from-36m-in-grants/
Wildfires calmed, but not out
https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/wildfires-calmed-but-not-out/
You can now order free COVID tests by mail again
https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/09/25/order-free-covid-tests-mail
New regional law enforcement training facility graduates first class of officers
https://www.theolympian.com/news/state/washington/article279647554.html
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'It's only going to get worse': Scientists speak to WA governor about warming climate
https://www.yahoo.com/news/only-going-worse-scientists-speak-035900986.html
Governor Jay Inslee Climate Change Panel Discussion - VIDEO
https://tvw.org/video/governor-jay-inslee-climate-change-panel-discussion-2023091167/?eventID=2023091167&fbclid=IwAR1OvZMh3sTtOs-wFfrE5STFiIr3WXzzK1wswTi_07g02oOiP6Xe5tt-qgY
The Axe Files with David Axelrod - David Axelrod, the founder and director of the University of Chicago Institute of Politics, and CNN bring you The Axe Files, a series of revealing interviews with key figures in the political world. Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.
https://www.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/axe-files/episodes/de1f07ae-0b37-42af-aefe-b07c0148fb0c
Inslee promotes Climate Commitment Act while touring Wenatchee
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/sep/15/inslee-promotes-climate-commitment-act-while-touri/
13 emergency preparedness items you should have
https://komonews.com/shopping/13-emergency-preparedness-items-for-your-home-car-and-family-kids-crisis-disaster-water-food-rations-prepare#
Washington’s reworked heat pump rules get a cool reception from critics - The push to install electric heat pumps, rather than natural gas furnaces, in new homes cleared a key panel Friday amid continuing concern from builders that it will drive up costs.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/09/15/washingtons-reworked-heat-pump-rules-get-a-cool-reception-from-critics/
U.S. electric vehicle sales reach breakthrough pace
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/u-s-electric-vehicle-sales-reach-breakthrough-pace/
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Q&A: Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thoughts on Countering Climate Change in the State of Washington and Beyond - Inslee, who unsuccessfully ran for president in 2019 as a climate change candidate, says, “The way to build hope is to take action.”
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/04032022/qa-gov-jay-inslees-thoughts-on-countering-climate-change-in-the-state-of-washington-and-beyond/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoavu87iegQMVoxCtBh1Zdgz-EAAYASAAEgKi_fD_BwE
Inslee statement: “We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress for the nation. I’m ready to pass the torch.”
https://governor.wa.gov/news/2023/inslee-statement-weve-made-washington-beacon-progress-nation-im-ready-pass-torch
Inslee visits Whatcom to see progress on climate change goals.
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article279291104.html
Climate Change Is Melting Mount Rainier’s Glaciers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/12/climate/mount-rainier-glaciers-climate-change.html
How WA firefighters mobilized for large wildfires throughout the state
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/how-wa-firefighters-mobilized-for-large-wildfires-throughout-the-state/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=TheSeattleTimes/magazine/Seattle+News
Facility planned for Longview will convert surplus food into carbon-negative renewable energy - - Divert will process up to 100K tons of food waste annually, offsetting 23K metric tons of carbon dioxide
https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/sep/13/facility-planned-for-longview-will-convert-surplus-food-into-carbon-negative-renewable-energy/
Whidbey Island is ‘kicking gas’ in push for all-electric homes - In eight months, the Kicking Gas campaign helped 118 Whidbey Island homes install energy-efficient heat pumps. That’s just the first step.
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/whidbey-island-is-kicking-gas-in-push-for-all-electric-homes/
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Gov. Inslee expands emergency assistance eligibility for Spokane County wildfire victims - The Washington state governor issued a proclamation allowing families without children to apply for cash assistance benefits to recover from wildfire damage.
https://www.krem.com/article/news/local/wildfire/gov-inslee-expands-emergency-assistance-eligibility-spokane-county-wildfire-victims/293-98b6b17b-3e65-4fb1-b920-f7dc7c883705
Hockinson school showcases sustainability as Gov. Inslee visits - Students exhibit climate-forward projects for governor
https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/sep/06/hockinson-school-showcases-sustainability-as-gov-inslee-visits/
Biden wants an extra $4 billion for disaster relief, bringing the total request to $16 billion - House Republicans could be a major roadblock in getting more money for natural disaster relief passed in the near future.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/biden-4-billion-for-disaster-relief/507-a11c3e5c-7209-4cb8-b74e-33257d371eb7
Readers sound off on Washington’s high gas prices - The state’s cap-and-trade system is met with skepticism and grudging acceptance as companies pass the program's cost to consumer pocketbooks.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/09/readers-sound-washingtons-high-gas-prices
DOE to lease 19,000 acres of Hanford site for energy projects |
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/hanford/article278795679.html?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
How artificial intelligence is helping Washington state fight wildfires
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/how-artificial-intelligence-is-helping-washington-state-fight-wildfires/LVEQN65CQND3VFYDPNS6HTPCBU/
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Governor Inslee issues proclamation for families to receive cash assistance
https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/governor-inslee-issues-proclamation-for-families-to-receive-cash-assistance/article_7995c9da-4846-11ee-b359-cb7f9da8407e.html
Ready, Set, Go: What to know about evacuating Western Washington wildfires
https://www.kuow.org/stories/ready-set-go-what-to-know-about-evacuating-western-washington-wildfires
Amid heavy smoke, wildfire crews work without practical respirators - ‘There are times where you just don’t breathe, because you can’t.’
https://crosscut.com/investigations/2023/08/amid-heavy-smoke-wildfire-crews-work-without-practical-respirators
Native nations on front lines of climate change share knowledge and find support at intensive camps
https://apnews.com/article/tribal-climate-camp-30ebca225c27ed807c1e2e670b24eb8e
WA Task Force 1 returns from Maui after helping local firefighters find missing loved ones
https://mynorthwest.com/3925831/wa-task-force-1-returns-from-maui-after-helping-local-firefighters-find-missing-loved-ones/
Insurance advice offered for victims of wildfires
https://www.thecentersquare.com/content/tncms/live/
Do property owners have to pay taxes if a wildfire destroys their home?
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/aug/31/do-property-owners-have-to-pay-taxes-if-a-wildfire/
Washington receives $23M million from feds to strengthen electrical grid against disasters
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/electrical-grid-against-disasters/
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AUGUST 2023
Inslee talks with Biden, FEMA after his visit to Eastern WA wildfires
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/inslee-talks-with-biden-fema-after-his-visit-to-eastern-wa-wildfires/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
FEMA authorizes federal funds for Eastern WA fire relief
https://mynorthwest.com/3922581/fema-authorizes-federal-funds-for-eastern-wa-fire-relief/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Living with wildfire: How to protect more homes as fire risk rises in a warming climate
https://theconversation.com/living-with-wildfire-how-to-protect-more-homes-as-fire-risk-rises-in-a-warming-climate-208652
Washington’s ‘smoke season’ is back. Here’s how to stay safe. - As wildfire risk increases, so does the frequency of hazy, hazardous days. Here are some tips on monitoring air quality – and your health.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/08/washingtons-smoke-season-back-heres-how-stay-safe
Washington state to cut down greenhouse gas emissions with electric ferry conversions
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/article278490309.html#storylink=cpy
How wildfires are impacting outdoor recreation in Washington - Driven by climate change, more frequent blazes may change the way we hike, ski and camp.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/08/how-wildfires-are-impacting-outdoor-recreation-washington
Are WA forests worth more as carbon sponges or timber harvests? - ‘Working forests’ like state-run Tiger Mountain retain greenhouse gases — but logging is deeply entrenched in Northwest economies.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/08/are-wa-forests-worth-more-carbon-sponges-or-timber-harvests
Climate-friendly heat pumps are not cheap. Rebates can help
https://www.kuow.org/stories/climate-friendly-heat-pumps-are-not-cheap-rebates-can-help
Spokane County fire victims are eligible for property tax relief
https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2023-08-24/spokane-county-fire-victims-are-eligible-for-property-tax-relief
‘We still have each other’: Fairchild’s fire department hosts cookout for military members affected by local fires
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/aug/24/we-still-have-each-other-fairchilds-fire-departmen/
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Gov. Jay Inslee declares state of emergency for fires across Washington
https://www.khq.com/fires/gov-jay-inslee-declares-state-of-emergency-for-fires-across-washington/article_004e27b8-3efd-11ee-9afa-e3a569ba33c7.html
Inslee names man "Washingtonian of the Day" for act of bravery in Gray Fire
https://www.kxly.com/news/inslee-names-man-washingtonian-of-the-day-for-act-of-bravery-in-gray-fire/article_2900097e-3fbb-11ee-a42e-2b4a8fcb76a5.html
Whole of Washington State is under inferno alert as wildfires continue to burn -VIDEO
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12426573/Whole-Washington-State-fire-alert-as.html
Historic climate devastation demands historic action 
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/historic-climate-devastation-demands-historic-action/
State legislators vow to help people affected by wildfires
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/aug/20/state-legislators-vow-to-help-people-affected-by-w/
CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General Ferguson issues price-gouging warning to businesses in the Spokane area to protect consumer impacted by wildfires
https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/consumer-alert-attorney-general-ferguson-issues-price-gouging-warning-businesses?fbclid=IwAR0M5mRnPLriBa4PySVB6H8i35AdtT4AefsUwqkkJpsO2e4mmmAqS7WRfVI
How to sign up for WA emergency alerts
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/how-to-sign-up-for-wa-emergency-alerts/
Washington to adopt rules protecting farmworkers from wildfire smoke - Some labor advocates say they don’t go far enough.
https://www.hcn.org/articles/labor-washington-to-adopt-rules-protecting-farmworkers-from-wildfire-smoke
Extra cap-and-trade auction may net $62M for Washington
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/extra-cap-and-trade-auction-may-net-62m-for-washington/
Having Our Say Against Carbon Pollution
https://seattlemedium.com/having-our-say-against-carbon-pollution/
Seattle heat wave got you down? You’re not alone
https://www.kuow.org/stories/hot-weather-s-bad-for-mental-health-here-s-how
How hot temps, wildfire affect NW power grid
https://www.kuow.org/stories/how-hot-temps-wildfire-affect-nw-power-grid
Hot prisons are ‘cruel and unusual punishment,’ advocates allege - Incarcerated people are taking extreme measures for relief, with some even opting for the cooler temperatures of solitary confinement cells.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/08/hot-prisons-are-cruel-and-unusual-punishment-advocates-allege
On Washington’s public lands, a rise in fires caused by people - The trend comes as hot and dry conditions persist. A careless campfire or a car parked on dry grass is all it takes to spark a fire.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/08/16/on-washingtons-public-lands-a-rise-in-fires-caused-by-people/?emci=8f36e4de-9f3c-ee11-a3f1-00224832eb73&emdi=d764c64c-0e3d-ee11-a3f1-00224832eb73&ceid=32640
Ultra high-speed train connecting Vancouver B.C. to Portland would 'transform the Pacific Northwest,' Washington Democrats argue
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/high-speed-light-rail-seattle-canada-portland/281-9a7aea9a-80fd-4d7c-9fa6-1dbdffdd68ef
Seattle unveils plan to incentivize use of electric freight vehicles
https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2023/08/16/seattle-rebate-program-electric-freighters.html
Where’s that smoke coming from? Wildfire maps show location, status of WA state fires
https://www.theolympian.com/news/weather-news/article278272448.html#storylink=cpy
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Washington firefighters who died in the line of duty honored in statewide memorial service - The seven firefighters that were commemorated are all considered line-of-duty deaths.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/fallen-washington-firefighters-honored-state-memorial-service/281-f8020514-2bd1-4e3f-9454-e303acc9b672
LOOKING BACK - Q&A: Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thoughts on Countering Climate Change in the State of Washington and Beyond - Inslee, who unsuccessfully ran for president in 2019 as a climate change candidate, says, “The way to build hope is to take action.”
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/04032022/qa-gov-jay-inslees-thoughts-on-countering-climate-change-in-the-state-of-washington-and-beyond/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIl5-nsILdgAMVfBStBh2DWQUZEAAYASAAEgJWpPD_BwE
WA state task force deploying to Hawaii in wake of fires. Here’s its makeup and mission
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article278150017.html
Local, state agencies release more warnings about increased fire danger amid rising temperatures
https://komonews.com/news/local/wildfire-danger-rising-temperature-local-state-agency-warning-washington-seattle-region-national-weather-service-northwest-interagency-coordination-center-incident-pacific-northwest-firefighter#
Tips to beat the heat as summer-like weather blankets western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/weather-heat-wave-hot-sun-seattle-washington-tacoma-bellevue-eastern-western-puget-sound-air-conditioning-stroke-illness-movie-theater-mall-library-bath-shower-clothes-cdc-warm-forecast-water-dehydration
EPA clears WA to do more controlled burns to prevent wildfires
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/epa-clears-wa-to-do-more-controlled-burns-to-prevent-wildfires/
Washington state Democrats ask Buttigieg for $200M to plan Canada-Seattle-Portland bullet train
https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2023/08/15/washington-state-democrats-ask-buttigieg-for-200m-to-plan-canada-seattle-portland-bullet-train/
Washington awards $150M contract to convert ferries to hybrid-electric power
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/washington-awards-150m-contract-to-convert-ferries-to-hybrid-electric-power/
How extreme temperatures can take a toll on your home
https://komonews.com/news/consumer/how-extreme-heat-can-damage-home-hvac-overtaxed-diy-fix-flooding-water-pipes-leak-metal-pipes-expand-contract-moen-detector-insurance-roofing-shingles-tiles-humidity-climate-change#
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Washington cities, counties now required to plan for climate change - Starting in 2025, local governments will need to consider emissions and natural disasters in their long-term planning. Some already do.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/08/washington-cities-counties-now-required-plan-climate-change
Group petitions to dump Washington’s new carbon-pricing system - Advocacy organization Let’s Go Washington is gathering signatures on six policy-related petitions that it wants to bring to the Legislature.
https://crosscut.com/politics/2023/08/group-petitions-dump-washingtons-new-carbon-pricing-system
Don’t let the oil industry gaslight us about high prices at the pump
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/dont-let-the-oil-industry-gaslight-us-about-high-prices-at-the-pump/
Climate summit brings local high school students together
https://www.cascadiadaily.com/news/2023/aug/06/climate-summit-brings-local-high-school-students-together/
The Politics and Science of Jet Fuel - No, planes won’t run on fruit compost, but they can be made more sustainable.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-politics-and-science-of-jet-fuel-climate-change-sustainability-tax-credits-regulators-d1e46020
Is climate change bringing more disease-carrying bugs to the PNW?
https://www.kuow.org/stories/is-climate-change-bringing-more-disease-carrying-bugs-to-pnw
Plaintiffs drop challenge against Washington state's gas ban for new homes
https://www.thecentersquare.com/content/tncms/live/
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Ocean heat wave comes to Pacific Northwest shores
https://www.kuow.org/stories/ocean-heat-wave-comes-to-pacific-northwest-shores
What WA’s new wildfire smoke rules might mean for outdoor workers - Washington could be the second state to impose permanent safety regulations, but employers and workplace advocates disagree on the proposal.
https://crosscut.com/investigations/2023/08/what-was-new-wildfire-smoke-rules-might-mean-outdoor-workers
As the Climate Crisis Escalates, Here Are 18 Food and Ag Solutions - Climate change is here, and the news is dire. We share our recent stories of the many food system innovators finding ways to mitigate damage, increase resilience, and adapt to our ever-changing realities.
https://civileats.com/2023/08/01/as-the-climate-crisis-escalates-here-are-18-food-and-ag-solutions/
Big spike in human-caused fires across Washington and Oregon in 2023
https://kuow.org/stories/there-has-been-a-spike-in-human-caused-fires-across-washington-and-oregon-in-2023
Electric vehicle sales accelerate in Washington state
https://kuow.org/stories/electric-vehicle-sales-accelerate-in-washington-state
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JULY 2023
WA officials warn of peak of wildfire season, expect more blazes
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/wa-officials-warn-of-peak-of-wildfire-season-expect-more-blazes/
LOOKING BACK: Washington's Gov. Inslee On Fighting Climate Change Amid Heatwave, Wildfire Threats - VIDEO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imdWcc8n4Vc
Washington declares drought emergency in 12 counties
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/briefs/state-declares-drought-emergency-in-12-counties/?emci=f4c27a52-642a-ee11-a9bb-00224832e1ba&emdi=977b9af7-f92a-ee11-b8f0-00224832eb73&ceid=32640
Gov. Inslee signs emergency proclamation related to flooding in Douglas, Grant counties
https://www.krem.com/article/weather/severe-weather/douglas-grant-counties-washington-flooding-emergency-proclamation/293-dde7fe16-00b6-4994-9ee8-5ac61d9078a8
Washington Governor: Heat Wave Is Earth “Screaming at Us” to End Fossil Fuel Use - “The fuse has been burning for decades, and now the climate change bomb has gone off,” Inslee said.
https://truthout.org/articles/washington-governor-heat-wave-is-earth-screaming-at-us-to-end-fossil-fuel-use/
LOOKING BACK:  Even as he prepares to leave office, Jay Inslee is pushing for climate action - The longtime Washington governor said he will continue to focus on the issue in the future. ‘When you have the kind of passion that I do, it’s not going to be dimmed just because I’m out of public office.’
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/05/04/jay-inslee-governor-washington-climate-change/
LOOKING BACK:  Jay Inslee’s Lesson in Bowing Out Gracefully - After making his mark on climate change policy throughout the country, the Washington governor has announced that he won’t seek reelection.
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/jay-inslee-retirement/
LOOKING BACK:  Washington Gov. Jay Inslee: Time to 'Seize the Moment' on Climate Change, Clean Energy
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/articles/2021-04-22/washington-gov-jay-inslee-time-to-seize-the-moment-on-climate-change-clean-energy
LOOKING BACK:  Governor Inslee is leading the race against climate change. Other governors should keep up.
https://blogs.edf.org/climate411/2021/05/18/governor-inslee-is-leading-the-race-against-climate-change-other-governors-should-keep-up/
LOOKING BACK:  Can Jay Inslee Make Climate Change More Than a Campaign Talking Point? - “You can’t just talk about climate—you’ve got to mean it.”
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/04/climate-change-inslee-2020-elections/
LOOKING BACK:  Gov. Jay Inslee on the Climate Crisis: ‘We Cannot Give in to Defeat and Pessimism’ - The Washington state governor writes about the wildfires that have ravaged the West Coast, the importance of this election, and why we have no more time to lose
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/jay-inslee-wildfires-washington-climate-crisis-1065359/
LOOKING BACK:  How Big Oil Blocked Gov. Jay Inslee on Climate Change
https://features.weather.com/collateral/big-oil-blocked-gov-jay-inslee-climate-change/
LOOKING BACK:  JAY INSLEE JUST DROPPED THE MOST AMBITIOUS CLIMATE PLAN - FROM A PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE. HERE’S WHO IT TARGETS. - “There’s a complicity in continuing to invest. That’s a different type of responsibility.”
https://theintercept.com/2019/06/24/jay-inslee-climate-change-pollution/
New law pushes Washington cities and counties to plan for climate change - They’ll have to incorporate strategies to cut emissions and better withstand natural disasters and severe weather into their long-term plans.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/07/24/new-law-pushes-washington-cities-and-counties-to-plan-for-climate-change/
Cleaner jet fuel, made in Washington, is set to take off
https://medium.com/wagovernor/cleaner-jet-fuel-made-in-washington-is-set-to-take-off-7b8c2e13d19
1 in 6 Washington cars are electric. The state aims for more
https://www.kuow.org/stories/1-in-6-washington-cars-are-evs-the-state-aims-for-more
Millions in wildfire funding coming to the West, projects already underway
https://kuow.org/stories/millions-in-wildfire-funding-coming-to-the-west-projects-already-underway
WA site once dedicated to powering nuclear weapons may soon generate clean energy
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/hanford/article277636583.html
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'The Earth is screaming at us': Gov. Inslee calls for climate action amid record heat - VIDEO
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/earth-screaming-us-gov-inslee-calls-climate-action/story?id=101581760
Seattle is quickly tallying up 80 and 90 degree days this year - The Emerald City normally experiences 27 days of 80 degrees or warmer each year but we've already recorded 25 days and there's two months of summer left.
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/seattle-weather-80-90-degree-days-2023/281-c6eea22c-2647-4024-8a4c-039c57474735
Washington governor: Climate change ‘pounding on the door’
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4114433-washington-governor-climate-change-pounding-on-the-door/
Washington’s governor on climate: ‘The Earth is screaming at us’ - Gov. Jay Inslee said that the consequences of climate change have hit sooner than expected.
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/07/23/inslee-climate-change-earth-screaming-00107724
'The Climate Change Bomb Has Gone Off,' Says Jay Inslee Amid Extreme Heat - “What the scientific community is telling us now, is that the Earth is screaming at us," said the Washington governor. "We need to stop using fossil fuels. That is the only solution to this massive assault on humanity."
https://www.commondreams.org/news/inslee-climate-extreme-heat
Inslee, lawmakers turn up heat on oil companies as WA gas prices top nation
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/inslee-lawmakers-turn-up-heat-on-oil-companies-as-wa-gas-prices-top-nation/
Inslee and legislators say it’s time for “radical transparency” as Big Oil rakes in excessive profits
https://medium.com/wagovernor/inslee-and-legislators-say-its-time-for-radical-transparency-as-big-oil-rakes-in-excessive-9a3ab71f894a
Oil companies' lies are costing us dearly
https://www.climatesolutions.org/article/2023-07/oil-companies-lies-are-costing-us-dearly
Washington scientist says climate change is creating ‘a world with fewer seabirds’
https://www.opb.org/article/2023/07/23/seabirds-climate-change-die-off/
Issaquah Receives LEED Gold Certification
https://www.425business.com/content/tncms/live/
Road trip! Kicking the tires on electric travel in the Northwest
https://www.kuow.org/stories/road-trip-kicking-the-tires-on-electric-travel-in-the-northwest
CityLine, zero emissions rapid bus transit, launches in Spokane
https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2023-07-18/cityline-zero-emissions-rapid-bus-transit-launches-in-spokane?fbclid=IwAR2pzkqTYN26ez4DfTsryEfxw6c1t2gZaSmUbvon2JwHkM9r1Z_zZmyn_0w
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READING RECOMMENDATION: Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World (2023)
https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Weather-Story-Hotter-World/dp/1399720201/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1689430058&sr=1-2
Western Washington grapples with higher-than-normal temperatures, yet records indicate it could be hotter
https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-weather-heat-heatwave-record-temperature-national-weather-service-nws-hot-dome-seattle-degrees-sweltering-hottest-day#
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State legislator: Big Oil, not cap and trade, is gouging your wallet - Consumers should know the whole story
https://www.cascadiadaily.com/news/2023/jul/11/state-legislator-big-oil-not-cap-and-trade-is-gouging-your-wallet/?fbclid=IwAR0BMlOYOCezoIja4DwgJBqMHyQ7srYr6Yca3riqULTU42ZjACyckbhY3AA
Drought advisory issued for Washington state as summer temps rise
https://www.kuow.org/stories/drought-advisory-issued-for-washington-state
How to Survive a Blackout in a Heat Wave - No matter where you live, you should be prepared to live without power during extreme heat.
https://heatmap.news/climate/heat-wave-blackout-power-outage
NW drinking water concerns could get worse as the climate changes
https://www.kuow.org/stories/nw-drinking-water-concerns-could-get-worse-as-the-climate-changes
WA wildfire information: What’s the difference between a controlled and a contained fire?
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/state/washington/article277041618.html
Can Washington utilities turn off your electricity in a heat wave? New law says they can’t
https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/jul/06/can-washington-utilities-turn-off-your-electricity-in-a-heat-wave-new-law-says-they-cant/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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Planet records unofficial new hottest day on record, climate scientists say - The global record is still preliminary, but it is an indication that climate change is reaching into uncharted territory.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/global-hottest-day-on-record/507-c08a39e4-b7f7-4668-b739-3dadcbd3f2dd
Marissa Aho named as King County Climate Director
https://www.shorelineareanews.com/2023/06/marissa-aho-named-as-king-county.html
Climate change making wildfires, smoke worse, Scientists call it the ‘new abnormal’
https://mynorthwest.com/3904845/climate-change-keeps-making-wildfires-and-smoke-worse-scientists-call-it-the-new-abnormal/
New heat protections for outdoor workers go in effect starting July 17
https://komonews.com/news/local/new-heat-protections-outdoor-workers-washington-state-department-of-labor-industries-july-17-cool-down-period-illness-climate-rules-emergency-summer-hot-water-mandatory-empoloyer-employees#
Canada Offers Lesson in the Economic Toll of Climate Change
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/03/business/economy/canada-wildfires-economy.html
**JUNE 2023
Washington Gov. Inslee Talks APEC, China, And Why He Sees Economic Growth In Fight Against Climate Change (VIDEO)
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brittanylewis/2023/06/28/washington-gov-inslee-talks-apec-china-and-why-he-sees-economic-growth-in-fight-against-climate-change/?fbclid=IwAR2Tk2DDvYZHDX2y8rAMNTBeitxvubpTiSFOKvJFaJacOG5-WkxNhHNab4Y&sh=2937d6fb1398
WA Gov. Jay Inslee responds to state’s high gas prices (VIDEO)
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/wa-gov-jay-inslee-responds-states-high-gas-prices/LHHP35QIARDFRKPYYLXKNNQTKA/
Here's why Washington state has the most expensive gas in the U.S. - According to AAA, a gallon of unleaded gasoline costs $4.98 in Washington state, up from $4.61 one month ago.
https://www.king5.com/article/traffic/gas-prices/washington-state-highest-gas-prices-united-states/281-81820d35-df88-4f58-acb3-7fcff1ff8da4
Rising gas prices in Washington fuel debate over who pays to combat climate change
https://www.opb.org/article/2023/06/28/rising-gas-prices-in-wa-fuel-debate-over-who-pays-to-combat-climate-change/
Roads, bridges, trails, ports: White House awards $2.2B in transportation grants - Nine Washington projects will together receive upwards of $100 million.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/06/28/roads-bridges-trails-ports-white-house-awards-2-2b-in-transportation-grants/?emci=d859de05-4b15-ee11-a9bb-00224832eb73&emdi=60fef088-c015-ee11-a9bb-00224832eb73&ceid=32640
A lot more electric buses are coming to Western Washington roads
https://kuow.org/stories/a-lot-more-electric-buses-are-coming-to-western-washington-roads
What can be learned from the Pacific Northwest’s 2021 heat wave - A new analysis suggests strategies to better prepare for extreme heat and prevent attributed deaths across Washington.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/06/what-can-be-learned-pacific-northwests-2021-heat-wave
Can Seattle take the heat? Officials say area is better prepared this summer
https://www.kuow.org/stories/officials-say-seattle-is-better-prepared-now-for-extreme-temps-than-in-2021
In Washington, people keep building houses where they might burn - Researchers found as more Americans move into fire-risk areas, they increase the likelihood and impact of wildfires.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/06/washington-people-keep-building-houses-where-they-might-burn
Billions are being spent to turn the tide on the US West's wildfires. It won't be enough
https://komonews.com/news/local/billions-are-being-spent-to-turn-the-tide-on-the-us-wests-wildfires-it-wont-be-enough#
Body of whale washes up in Ocean Shores raising concerns for overall health of the ocean
https://mynorthwest.com/3904012/body-of-whale-washes-up-in-ocean-shores-raising-concerns-for-overall-health-of-the-ocean/
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Washington State could soon be key player in sustainable jet fuel industry
https://news.yahoo.com/washington-state-could-soon-key-015213636.html
Environmentalists and industry weigh in on how to decarbonize aviation
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/as-aviation-scrambles-and-climate-pressure-grows-wa-takes-center-stage/
El Niño has arrived, and here’s what it means for Washington’s summer heat, winter snow
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington/article276665266.html#storylink=cpy
The Pacific Northwest’s deadly 2021 heat wave fuels a new lawsuit against Big Oil - Multnomah County’s suit is one of the first to seek damages related to a specific weather event.
https://grist.org/accountability/multnomah-county-lawsuit-exxon-deadly-2021-heat-wave/
Summer has arrived in the Northwest. The weather ahead and what to expect for wildfire season
https://www.kuow.org/stories/summer-has-arrived-in-the-northwest-the-weather-ahead-and-what-to-expect-for-wildfire-season
'Very well prepared' | State DNR commissioner speaks on upcoming fire season
https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/very-well-prepared-state-dnr-commissioner-speaks-on-upcoming-fire-season/article_58fa508c-0ee0-11ee-8c63-5b94a9d80583.html?block_id=774208
WA wins e-fuel and hydrogen power pledges at Paris Air Show
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/washington-state-announces-e-fuel-and-hydrogen-power-wins-at-paris-air-show/?fbclid=IwAR0RgSbW9GdZzic_rRfmZ1Lv2TMah6OgjwhGSC2EA7QcXsCG5BAjKDja8bU
Verdict in Oregon wildfires case highlights risks utilities face amid climate change
https://apnews.com/article/oregon-pacificorp-wildfires-lawsuit-5ecdfe35de0bfc18df670eac2e2c38a5
Half the nation’s wetlands just lost federal protection. Their fate is up to states. - A Supreme Court ruling leaves large swaths with widely varying oversight.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/06/19/us-supreme-court-ruling-leaves-wetland-protections-to-states/
With water cuts a reality, Yakima Basin farmers find new ways to stretch a precious resource
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/with-water-cuts-a-reality-yakima-basin-farmers-find-new-ways-to-stretch-a-precious/article_a5280fe0-070f-11ee-8cc4-672c6f7dc8b4.html
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About Governor Jay Inslee
https://governor.wa.gov/about-jay
3 more glaciers gone from Mount Rainier, scientist reports
https://www.kuow.org/stories/3-more-glaciers-gone-from-mount-rainier
Are smoke-free summers a thing of the past in Washington state?
https://www.kuow.org/stories/are-smoke-free-summers-a-thing-of-the-past-in-washington-state
Washington employers push back on new worker heat-protection rules - Business owners and advocates have voiced concerns about who would bear responsibility for monitoring safety conditions.
https://crosscut.com/investigations/2023/06/washington-employers-push-back-new-worker-heat-protection-rules
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Washington at ‘epicenter’ of wildfire threat - Federal fire forecast shows Western Washington has one of the most dire outlooks in the U.S.
https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/washington-at-epicenter-of-wildfire-threat/
El Nino advisory predicts warmer, drier fall and winter in the PNW - The weather pattern is a weak one for now. The system is expected to bring more impacts beginning in November.
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/el-nino-advisory-noaa-pacific-northwest/281-4cdc3462-4805-4782-9916-33074d253422
As historic smoke blankets the East Coast, Northwest leaders hope Congress will wake up to the wildfire threat
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/jun/08/as-historic-smoke-blankets-the-east-coast-northwes/
Washington Smoke Information
https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/
Early fire conditions mark start of ‘a very long’ season - Washington’s heightened fire risk west of the Cascades is unusual this early in the year and is worrying officials.
https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2023/06/06/early-fire-conditions-mark-start-of-a-very-long-season/
Experts say smoky fire seasons will be more common as temperatures trend warmer - University of Washington Professor Daniel Jaffe says the most important message for fire season is to be prepared.
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/smoke-filled-fire-seasons-more-common-temperatures-trend-warmer/281-b9f89b61-05ab-49b7-b752-599a374f9ad5
Which mask is best for wildfire smoke?
https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/4039364-which-mask-is-best-for-wildfire-smoke/
Tensions, gas prices rise as Washington state auctions carbon
https://www.eenews.net/articles/tensions-gas-prices-rise-as-washington-state-auctions-carbon/
Climate and Average Weather Year Round in Issaquah
https://weatherspark.com/y/856/Average-Weather-in-Issaquah-Washington-United-States-Year-Round
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2020 State of the State Address: The Best of Who We Are - Gov. Jay Inslee delivered his 2020 State of the State address on Jan. 14, 2020, reminding legislators that the state sees the best of Washington when the people embrace big ideas and see them through together.
https://governor.wa.gov/news/speeches/2020-state-state-address-best-who-we-are
Gov. Jay Inslee to lead 100-member delegation representing $70-billion aerospace and aviation sector in Washington state – “Where the Next Big Thing Begins”
https://www.commerce.wa.gov/news/sustainable-aviation-space-flight-and-air-mobility-among-innovations-showcased-by-washington-state-companies-at-paris-air-show/
Seattle sees 6-inch rain deficit for the year after a dry, warm May - The warm temperatures in May led to the month ending as the second-warmest May on record.
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/seattle-six-inch-rain-deficit-after-dry-warm-may/281-e486d9b0-b376-4aa1-bc7e-284b91df22ca
Dry spring has climatologists looking at drought possibilities for summer
https://komonews.com/news/local/national-weather-service-precipitation-rain-washington-state-climatologist-says-dry-spring-no-drought-yet-summer-seattle-water-supply-may-june-sea-tac-airport-snowpack-rapid-melt-measurable#
Spokane breaks another monthly weather record with scorching May
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/may/31/spokane-breaks-another-monthly-weather-record-with/
Washington Grain Commission in 'strong position,' approves $8.6 million budget
https://www.capitalpress.com/ag_sectors/grains/washington-grain-commission-in-strong-position-approves-8-6-million-budget/article_c98c67dc-ff1c-11ed-99e6-977ec9f37f80.html
Climate hazards are the Duwamish Valley's top concern, survey finds - The Duwamish Valley Climate Resilience Survey found environmental impacts outweigh issues like crime and housing for residents. How can people prepare?
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/06/climate-hazards-are-duwamish-valleys-top-concern-survey-finds
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Inslee talks clean energy jobs, Malden rebuild and battling climate change
https://www.nwpb.org/2023/05/25/inslee-talks-clean-energy-jobs-malden-rebuild-and-battling-climate-change/
Amazon workers walkout Wednesday over return-to-office, climate frustrations
https://komonews.com/news/local/amazon-employees-plan-leave-work-climate-frustrations-ceo-tech-andy-jassy-pandemic-covid-19-web-services-meta-microsoft-seattle-washington-layoffs-culture-shareholder-meeting-redmond-bellevue#
Lewis County’s Centralia bets on clean energy as coal economy fades
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/lewis-countys-centralia-bets-on-clean-energy-as-coal-economy-fades/
‘Don’t be the spark:’ Early predictions point to a manageable fire season, but you should still remain cautious
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/may/26/dont-be-the-spark-early-predictions-point-to-a-man/
Who likes a hotter climate? Northwest mosquitoes
https://www.kuow.org/stories/who-likes-a-warming-climate-northwest-mosquitoes
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MAY 2023
‘This is the most consequential time for humans on the planet’: Governor Jay Inslee on climate change
https://www.fastcompany.com/90899903/governor-jay-inslee-climate-change?partner=rss&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss
Washington among US states sending firefighting resources to Canada amid wildfires - Nearly 100 wildfires are burning in western Canada, bringing some smoke down into western Washington.
https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/washington/washington-firefighting-resources-canada-wildfires/281-8f59aee2-758e-4f29-930d-27b731252c6b
Comment: Sorry, Northwest, you won’t be a climate ‘winner’ - Three heat waves in three years refute the hope the Northwest will ecape the worst of climate change.
https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/comment-sorry-northwest-you-wont-be-a-climate-winner/
‘What do we want? Zero emission!’: Students protest the speed of Amazon’s Climate Pledge
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/what-do-we-want-zero-emission-students-protest-speed-amazons-climate-pledge/NIKOA7GP2JGPNBQDMAFKP54ROM/
State taking input on new rules for working outdoors in wildfire smoke
https://www.yakimaherald.com/content/tncms/live/
Supreme Court weakens EPA power to enforce Clean Water Act - Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr., writing for the majority in the 5-4 opinion, said the EPA’s interpretation of its powers went too far
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/25/supreme-court-clean-water-act/
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Gov. Jay Inslee on the Climate Crisis: ‘We Cannot Give in to Defeat and Pessimism’
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/jay-inslee-wildfires-washington-climate-crisis-1065359/?fbclid=IwAR3oMoYH-otnuFMxX6uYbs2QF4hLi1wmENQFNMjav0jntJFi7PbApMNH6iQ
'We're the Last Generation': Jay Inslee Explains Why Climate Change Should Be Defining Topic of 2020 Election
https://www.newsweek.com/jay-inslee-2020-democrats-climate-change-1339722
Sixth Installment of Jay Inslee's Climate Plan Champions Regenerative Farming and Massive Investment in Rural America
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2019/08/21/sixth-installment-jay-inslees-climate-plan-champions-regenerative-farming-and
Seattle weather forecast: Record heat continues
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/seattle-weather-forecast-record-heat-continues/
Washington slates $50M for trees to shade salmon streams - Gov. Jay Inslee and a bipartisan group of legislators are using a low-tech approach to combat deadly warming waters.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/05/washington-slates-50m-trees-shade-salmon-streams
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Early-season heat wave to bring prolonged hot, record temperatures - Highs will climb into the 80s & 90s possibly breaking several records, could be the longest stretch of 80s for the month of May on record.
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/early-season-heat-wave-record-temperatures/281-7e182201-7479-4def-9027-05887e7ec5be
Incoming Northwest heatwave 5x more likely due to climate change
https://www.kuow.org/stories/incoming-northwest-heatwave-5x-more-likely-due-to-climate-change
The early heat wave gripping the Northwest is rare — and worrying
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/05/13/west-coast-early-heat/
Ready for wildfire season? Here's how bad this year's season could be across the west
https://komonews.com/news/local/how-bad-will-2023-western-united-states-wildfire-be-fire-season-risk-drought-climate-environment-rain-snowpack-meteorology-smoky-skies-air-quality-forests-firefighters-smoke-jumpers-washington-oregon-idaho-utah-nevada-montana-california#
Washington passes climate goals for crypto and data centers
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/may/05/washington-passes-climate-goals-for-crypto-and-dat/
Why Are Heat Waves Getting Worse?
https://www.wunderground.com/article/news/climate/news/2023-05-09-climate-change-and-heat-waves
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OFF TOPIC:  A Disaster the Size of Multiple Katrinas Is Building Off Washington’s Coast - The Coast Guard is the first line of defense against a massive tsunami. Will it also be an early victim?
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/05/07/coast-guard-tsunami-00058594
Outgoing Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on his climate record
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/04/outgoing-washington-gov-jay-inslee-his-climate-record/
WA Gov. Inslee Not Seeking a Fourth Term in Office: A Look Back on his Legacy
https://thewatchdogonline.com/wa-gov-inslee-not-seeking-a-fourth-term-in-office-a-look-back-on-his-legacy-35242
Even as he prepares to leave office, Jay Inslee is pushing for climate action
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/05/04/jay-inslee-governor-washington-climate-change/
‘Clean energy revolution.’ WA Gov. Jay Inslee signs 7 energy bills into law in Tri-Cities
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/politics-government/article275025501.html
New suite of climate laws continue path to 100% clean energy future
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/new-suite-climate-laws-continue-path-100-clean-energy-future
Seattle’s about 5 inches behind normal rainfall this year
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/seattle-dry-weather-no-rain/281-b86cc8c2-2595-42c4-b161-675d51080dbe
Western fires could be delayed after months of rain and snow, but risk remains
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/05/03/fire-outlook-west-risk/
Fire and floods across western Canada force evacuations
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/fire-flood-record-spring-heat-forces-evacuations-across-western-canada-2023-05-05/
Ready for the heat? Sunday could be Seattle's earliest 90-degree day ever
https://komonews.com/news/local/hot-weather-heat-wave-spring-summer-pacific-northwest-earliest-90-degree-day-seattle-western-washington
WA Passes Climate Goals For Crypto And Data Centers While OR’s Effort Fails
https://www.invw.org/2023/05/03/wa-passes-climate-goals-for-crypto-and-data-centers-while-ors-effort-fails/
Spring push: Long cool spring, then record warmth sends Northwest farmers scrambling
https://www.kuow.org/stories/spring-push-long-cool-spring-then-record-warmth-sends-northwest-farmers-scrambling
Northwest waters buck global heating trend (for now)
https://www.kuow.org/stories/northwest-waters-buck-global-heating-trend-for-now
This local school has a garden, a worm bin, cafeteria compost, and national recognition
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/gateway/g-news/article274932551.html
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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee says he won't run for a fourth term - First elected in 2012, Inslee is only the second person to serve three consecutive terms as the state's governor.
https://crosscut.com/politics/2023/05/washington-gov-jay-inslee-says-he-wont-run-fourth-term
Inslee statement: “We’ve made Washington a beacon for progress for the nation. I’m ready to pass the torch.”
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-“we’ve-made-washington-beacon-progress-nation-i’m-ready-pass-torch”
Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington, Climate Champion, Won’t Seek Re-Election - Mr. Inslee, 72, a former presidential candidate and a leading Democratic proponent of policies to slow climate change, said he would not seek a fourth term.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/us/politics/jay-inslee-washington-governor.html
What will Jay Inslee's legacy be after 12 years as governor?
https://www.kuow.org/stories/what-will-jay-inslee-s-legacy-be-after-12-years-as-governor
Jay Inslee Sees Greener Pastures Ahead - After nearly 30 years in elected office, Washington’s governor plans to shift his focus to climate solutions and clean energy, underscoring the need for “a sense of optimism and confidence.”
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/us/politics/jay-inslee-climate.html
Sea-Tac airport hits 81 degrees breaking April record
https://komonews.com/news/local/sea-tac-international-airport-warm-weather-spring-summer-heat-seattle-northwest-avalanche-center-national-weather-service-washington-climate-pledge-arena-record-temperatures-puget-sound#
Where air pollution is improving — and where it's worsening
https://www.axios.com/2023/04/27/air-pollution-rates-map
Climate change is changing public health - In Washington, a new team of epidemiologists is preparing for a hotter, smokier future.
https://www.hcn.org/issues/55.5/north-public-health-climate-change-is-changing-public-health/
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APRIL 2023
Gov. Inslee: What Earth Day means in Washington
https://news.yahoo.com/gov-inslee-earth-day-means-170817772.html
Gov. Inslee visits Perry Tech students, announces solar projects coming to Yakima County
https://www.yaktrinews.com/news/gov-inslee-visits-perry-tech-students-announces-solar-projects-coming-to-yakima-county/article_5cc57bde-dd4d-11ed-a852-d7cd2ab083f3.html?&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
New count of WA’s past heat wave deaths gives a ‘warning to the PNW’
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/new-count-of-states-past-heat-wave-deaths-give-a-warning-to-the-pnw/?fbclid=IwAR3a1DwB32atPoaeHHllJMDp8R4dcCMDLPllFZC7ix4evc5pqdzRxwJI5U0
Lawmakers vote to bar utilities from cutting power in extreme heat
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/lawmakers-vote-to-bar-utilities-from-cutting-power-in-extreme-heat/
Pacific Northwest is in a snow drought: what that means and a look at the numbers
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/pacific-northwest-snow-drought/281-9bfa3f88-c7be-4598-827a-c473265d1ed1
How melting Arctic ice could be fueling extreme wildfires in the Western U.S.
https://www.npr.org/2023/04/20/1170884097/how-melting-arctic-ice-could-be-fueling-extreme-wildfires-in-the-western-u-s
Electric vehicle adoption doubles in Seattle
https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/04/20/electric-vehicles-seattle-registrations
"The sky is the limit for solar energy in the Yakima Valley," Gov. Inslee says
https://kimatv.com/news/local/inslee-the-sky-is-the-limit-for-solar-energy-in-the-yakima-valley
In Our View: Confronting climate change can boost economy
https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/apr/16/in-our-view-confronting-climate-change-can-boost-economy/
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How is Washington's snowpack looking this spring?
https://www.kuow.org/stories/how-is-washington-s-snowpack-looking-this-spring
Lake Tapps facing delayed start to opening day due to low water levels
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/lake-tapps-facing-delayed-start-opening-day-due-low-water-levels/F6YPKOKFTBHQREOZNTOHU5RH5Q/
No time to lose on transitioning to clean energy | Guest column
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/opinion/no-time-to-lose-on-transitioning-to-clean-energy-guest-column/
NW scientists study the promises – and challenges – of offshore wind
https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2023-04-10/nw-scientists-study-the-promises-and-challenges-of-offshore-wind
Tacoma ship fire worse for climate than burning a million gallons of gasoline
https://www.kuow.org/stories/tacoma-ship-fire-worse-for-climate-than-burning-a-million-gallons-of-gasoline
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Why We Need Stories of Climate Optimism
https://www.newamerica.org/the-thread/climate-optimism-stories/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
How Washington plans to spend money from the new carbon-cap law - Lawmakers are looking to invest revenue from the Climate Commitment Act in electric buses, ferries and more clean-energy projects around the state.
https://crosscut.com/politics/2023/04/how-washington-plans-spend-money-new-carbon-cap-law
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Northwest’s hottest summer in 1,000 years revealed by tree rings
https://www.kuow.org/stories/new-report-pnw-2021-summer-was-the-hottest-in-at-least-1000-years
Pass WA sustainable aviation fuels bill to combat climate crisis
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/pass-wa-sustainable-aviation-fuels-bill-to-combat-climate-crisis/
Washington cities could soon be required to plan for climate change as they manage growth
https://www.inlander.com/spokane/washington-cities-could-soon-be-required-to-plan-for-climate-change-as-they-manage-growth/Content?oid=25694705
Prescribed burns planned in parts of Washington this spring to reduce wildfire risk
https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-state-department-of-natural-resources-wildfire-wildfire-risk-forest-health-season-spring-prescribed-burns-hilary-franz-soil-nutrients-forest-health-eastern-central-washington-klickitat-okanogan-spokane-county-us-forest-service#
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MARCH 2023
After another harsh winter, Whatcom County continues flood repair
https://www.kuow.org/stories/after-another-harsh-winter-whatcom-county-continues-flood-repair
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Cut emissions quickly to save lives, scientists warn in a new U.N. report
https://www.knkx.org/2023-03-20/cut-emissions-quickly-to-save-lives-scientists-warn-in-a-new-u-n-report
Both L.A. and San Diego have recorded more rain in 2023 than Seattle - Los Angeles has seen more than double the rain that Seattle has seen so far this year.
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/la-san-diego-recorded-more-rain-2023-seattle/281-b1cdb87f-6cd9-4944-b971-7b280754e0c8
Spring begins Monday. Here's what weather to expect this season - The spring season begins Monday, March 20 and the spring outlooks favor drier conditions with equal chances for warmer or cooler temperatures.
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/spring-begins-monday-weather-outlook/281-9aaf8033-5f35-4020-9716-b367e16bcb42
Supporters tout bill adding climate change to Washington's growth plan as way to reduce emissions
https://www.thecentersquare.com/content/tncms/live/
Outdoor Workers in Washington State Would Gain Increased Protection from Heat Exposure Under Proposed Rule Update
https://www.bigcountrynewsconnection.com/content/tncms/live/
More than $23 million in federal grants will pay for Washington wildfire mitigation projects
https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/regional-news/2023-03-22/more-than-23-million-in-federal-grants-will-pay-for-washington-wildfire-mitigation-projects
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Our winters are warming, despite this year's cold spell
https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/03/13/seattle-warming-winters-climate
Pacific Northwest forests are heating up and drying out - Extreme heat and drought present foresters and tree farmers with distinct challenges that require unique solutions.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/03/pacific-northwest-forests-are-heating-and-drying-out
Washington’s first carbon auction sold pollution for $300 million - Under the Climate Commitment Act, the money will go toward funding climate solutions and investing in communities that face environmental injustice.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/03/washingtons-first-carbon-auction-sold-pollution-300-million
Washington's cap-and-invest program is the nation's second market aimed at decreasing greenhouse gas emissions
https://www.inlander.com/spokane/washingtons-cap-and-invest-program-is-the-nations-second-market-aimed-at-decreasing-greenhouse-gas-emissions/Content?oid=25620490
Washington bill could help ease renewable energy development tensions
https://www.nwnewsnetwork.org/government-and-politics/2023-03-15/washington-bill-could-help-ease-renewable-energy-development-tensions
Oregon eyes mandate for climate change lessons in schools
https://apnews.com/article/climate-change-education-school-oregon-united-states-376bed4c1b916bcf038ca9e89302401e
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Failing to plan for climate change is planning to fail
https://medium.com/wagovernor/failing-to-plan-for-climate-change-is-planning-to-fail-d681c0b46d86
Inslee statement on White House's Industrial Decarbonization Grants and Federal-State Buy Clean Partnership
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-white-houses-industrial-decarbonization-grants-and-federal-state-buy
Inslee urges federal regulators to reject GTN pipeline expansion
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-urges-federal-regulators-reject-gtn-pipeline-expansion
How Washington raised $300 million for climate action from polluters  - The state's first "cap-and-invest" auction nearly doubled the price of carbon recently sold in California.
https://grist.org/economics/how-washington-raised-300-million-for-climate-action-from-polluters/
The Urbanist Podcast: Governor Jay Inslee Shares Optimism for Housing and Climate Action
https://www.theurbanist.org/2023/03/04/the-urbanist-podcast-governor-jay-inslee-shares-optimism-for-housing-and-climate-action/
Housing solutions are climate solutions
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/housing-solutions-are-climate-solutions/
State eyes $300M haul from first-ever carbon emission auction - More than 6 million pollution allowances were snapped up in a three-hour bidding window.
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/state-eyes-300m-haul-from-first-ever-carbon-emission-auction/
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.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/03/author-heidi-roop-shares-how-you-can-act-climate-change
World’s 1st carbon-free fertilizer plant to be built in Richland, WA. Price tag is $1B
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/business/article272894035.html#storylink=mainstage_card2
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Washington state is moving to cap carbon emissions
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/02/28/washington-state-is-moving-cap-carbon-emissions/?&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Listen: Tacoma pioneer of politics put environmental justice on the map in Washington state
https://www.knkx.org/environment/2023-02-28/listen-tacoma-pioneer-of-politics-put-environmental-justice-on-the-map-in-washington-state
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FEBRUARY 2023
Inslee's new way to greenlight energy projects moving in House
https://www.capitalpress.com/ag_sectors/rurallife/inslees-new-way-to-greenlight-energy-projects-moving-in-house/article_4dc62f88-b2e2-11ed-8464-73b2e04a15e5.html
'We can’t find people to work': The newest threat to Biden's climate policies — (Governor Inslee)
https://www.politico.com/news/2023/02/27/biden-climate-jobs-00080207
Washington's salmon population struggling against climate change - Washington’s salmon populations have been declining for decades.
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/washingtons-salmon-population-struggling/281-3778ab52-95c2-4c63-b544-0d65a7f4ac55
Low-temperature record set at Sea-Tac Airport
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/western-washington-cold-lowland-snow-weather-forecast/281-d7cc50db-3aaf-4656-91fc-29bc1bb681b2
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Washington state's push to reduce emissions
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/15/1157274284/washington-states-push-to-reduce-emissions
The climate change real estate bubble risks billions
https://www.axios.com/2023/02/17/climate-change-real-estate-bubble
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Invasive species awareness week
https://www.nbcrightnow.com/content/tncms/live/
Washington Bill Aims to Boost AC for Vulnerable Residents in Wake of 2021's Extreme Heat Wave
https://www.chronline.com/stories/washington-bill-aims-to-boost-ac-for-vulnerable-residents-in-wake-of-2021s-extreme-heat-wave,313540
How extreme heat scorched Pacific Northwest’s evergreen trees
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/how-extreme-heat-scorched-pacific-northwests-evergreen-trees/
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Chemicals 'of concern' flowing into Puget Sound, affecting marine life, scientists say
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/chemicals-concern-puget-sound-affecting-marine-life/281-5908c3a7-424f-4d38-bb7c-d1bb33c49c82?ref=exit-recirc
Agriculture economist forecasts Washington’s crop outlook
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/feb/08/agriculture-economist-forecasts-washingtons-crop-o/
EarthGen helps WA teachers address environmental injustice
https://www.knkx.org/education/2023-02-09/earthgen-helps-washington-teachers-address-environmental-injustice
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Inslee issues emergency proclamation for extreme winter weather and flooding
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-issues-emergency-proclamation-extreme-winter-weather-and-flooding
Climate change could turn Seattle into an umbrella city
https://www.axios.com/local/seattle/2023/01/31/umbrella-seattle-climate-change-rain
Podcast | On WA’s coast, the threat of a flood is its own disaster - Reporter Hannah Weinberger tells us how a monumental levee project could ease economic turbulence in two Grays Harbor County cities.
https://crosscut.com/podcast/crosscut-reports/1/9/podcast-was-coast-threat-flood-its-own-disaster
King tides offer clues about effects of rising sea levels - Washington Department of Ecology experts studied king tides to forecast what to expect with sea level rise and decide how to adapt to it.
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/king-tides-offer-clues-of-rising-sea-levels/283-10cfbe96-b496-4474-823e-b677787b270d
How the Supreme Court could finally force Big Oil to face trial - Dozens of cities and states sued oil giants for deceiving the public. The Supreme Court could soon break these cases out of limbo.
https://grist.org/accountability/supreme-court-state-climate-lawsuits-oil-exxon/
Scientists try to keep up with chemical blizzard entering Puget Sound - Wastewater treatment plants are sending hundreds of unregulated chemicals into Puget Sound.
https://www.kuow.org/stories/scientists-try-to-keep-up-with-chemical-blizzard-entering-puget-sound
Report: Harmful PFAS Chemicals are Pervasive in Building Materials
https://greensciencepolicy.org/news-events/press-releases/report-harmful-pfas-chemicals-are-pervasive-in-building-materials
A Good Week for Northwest Wilderness and Old Growth Forests
https://www.postalley.org/2023/01/30/a-good-week-for-northwest-wilderness-and-old-growth-forests/?fbclid=IwAR3Oa6rwZZGZSiLQzTmC_rrzgdmlWiOhiJDzg0NnJCq3PF2iNMmUhobUgik
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JANUARY 2023
Executive Constantine announces $52 million for 36 projects that will protect greenspace, restore habitat, conserve tree canopy, increase access to homegrown food
https://kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2023/January/25-Conservation-Projects.aspx
States Reimagine Power Grids for Wind and Solar Future
https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/blogs/stateline/2023/01/25/states-reimagine-power-grids-for-wind-and-solar-future
A resilience hub might be coming to your Seattle neighborhood - These community centers, powered by green energy, provide resources during extreme weather and double as gathering spaces during calmer times.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/01/resilience-hub-might-be-coming-your-seattle-neighborhood
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King tides are coming to Western WA. Here’s what to know
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/king-tides-are-coming-to-western-wa-heres-what-to-know/
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Battered by destructive floods, Grays Harbor bets on a $182M levee - A 'once-in-a-generation' project could help Washington's coastal cities of Hoquiam and Aberdeen hold off economically devastating climate disasters.
https://crosscut.com/news/2023/01/battered-destructive-floods-grays-harbor-bets-182m-levee
Parasites are vanishing from WA waters. That should concern you
https://crosscut.com/environment/2023/01/parasites-are-vanishing-wa-waters-should-concern-you
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First 10 days of 2023 in California filled with weather warnings
https://komonews.com/news/local/first-10-days-of-2023-in-california#
Washington state just started capping carbon emissions. Here’s how it works.
https://grist.org/economics/washington-state-cap-and-invest-california-lessonsit-works/
Inslee proposes speeding up green-energy projects
https://www.capitalpress.com/content/tncms/live/
In Washington, Students Learn About Climate Change Like Nowhere Else - Food justice classes and mock G7 summits are on the curriculum in the first US state to fund “climate change education” in public schools.
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/washington-first-state-fund-climate-change-public-school/
Eastside Climate Challenge making an impact on cities
https://www.mi-reporter.com/news/eastside-climate-challenge-making-an-impact-on-cities/
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Washington state starts 2023 with ambitious new climate efforts
https://kuow.org/stories/washington-state-starts-2023-with-ambitious-new-climate-efforts
Tech plays key role as Washington state launches ambitious programs to curb carbon emissions
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/tech-plays-key-role-as-washington-state-launches-ambitious-programs-to-curb-carbon-emissions/ar-AA15Z0rI?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Here’s what the WA Legislature expects to tackle on climate and environment in 2023
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/heres-what-the-wa-legislature-expects-to-tackle-on-climate-and-environment-in-2023/
Higher gas prices or a path toward a better future? Here’s what you need to know about 2 Inslee-backed climate laws effective today
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/jan/01/higher-gas-prices-or-a-path-toward-a-better-future/
Washington farmers hope for USDA investment aimed at fighting climate change
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/washington-farmers-usda-investment-climate-change/281-9b0e8da6-c0d7-4dc0-affb-0447ff2aa816
Voters sent clear message to WA leaders for 2023 Legislative session
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/voters-sent-clear-message-to-wa-leaders-for-2023-legislative-session/
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2022 in Review - Governor Inslee
https://medium.com/wagovernor/2022-in-review-f384b93e9f29
Dry summer, smoky fall and an icy winter: A look at 2022's weather events
https://komonews.com/weather/seattle-weather-history/seattle-tacoma-winter-weather-snow-ice-rain-wind-heat-wave-summer-autumn-spring-fall-wildfire-smoke-pacific-northwest-washington-state-year-end-review-volcano-mount-rainier-clouds-flooding#
Atmospheric rivers sweeping West Coast trigger flooding and power outages
https://www.axios.com/2022/12/28/west-coast-flooding-atmospheric-rivers-power-outages
Storm impacts: Homes, businesses flooded across western Washington
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/timeline-severe-winds-flooding-western-washington/281-f0d623ad-3e3c-4b57-8567-c35b9a779969
Olympia businesses deal with aftermath of historic flooding event
https://komonews.com/news/local/olympia-washington-flooding-tidal-king-tide-tides-coastal-floods-weather-capitol-lake-heritage-park-storm#
Electricity demand, low hydropower led to increased emissions in 2019
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/washington-emissions-climate-change-report/281-97fad2d4-2b7e-43d3-92ac-ee19adfac97c
‘Climate change before our eyes’: Sounding the alarm as Mt. Rainier glaciers quickly fade
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/climate-change-before-our-eyes-sounding-alarm-mt-rainier-glaciers-quickly-fade/WXG7NSXACBD7LCETLQTNJGP4IU/
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DECEMBER 2022
Frigid temperatures in Pacific Northwest amid cold front
https://apnews.com/article/portland-storms-weather-accidents-winter-18aa7e2c775c97c078b104cbc962f46b
Thousands without power as ice storm hits western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/puget-sound-power-outages-ice-storm-winter-weather-freezing-rain-winter-storm-warning-western-washington
Worst ice in a decade leaves Seattle area shut down, immobile
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/worst-ice-in-a-decade-leaves-seattle-area-shut-down-immobile/
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‘Firmageddon’: Oregon conifers suffer record die-off as climate crisis hits hard
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/dec/15/oregon-dead-fir-trees-conifers-climate-crisis
WA farmers search for silver linings after a tough year for crops
https://crosscut.com/news/2022/12/wa-farmers-search-silver-linings-after-tough-year-crops
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Inslee issues emergency proclamation for a series of severe autumn storms
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-issues-emergency-proclamation-series-severe-autumn-storms
Inslee pushes for funding to make WSU Tri-Cities clean energy hub in Washington
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2022/dec/12/inslee-pushes-for-funding-to-make-wsu-tri-cities-c/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Inslee to propose 'new ways' to site energy projects
https://www.capitalpress.com/ag_sectors/rurallife/inslee-to-propose-new-ways-to-site-energy-projects/article_703489e0-7a78-11ed-8ab6-131d0ac39615.html
Climate change could make WA streams too hot for fish, report shows
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/climate-change-could-make-wa-streams-too-hot-for-fish-report-shows/
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Rules set to cut carbon emissions by 20% over next 12 years in Washington state
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article269418107.html
Climate Change Is Pushing Pacific Northwest Farmers to Protect Crops from Extreme Heat
https://civileats.com/2022/12/05/climate-change-is-pushing-pacific-northwest-farmers-to-protect-crops-from-extreme-heat/
Adopted Regional Transportation Plan Isn’t Aligned With 2030 Climate Goals
https://www.theurbanist.org/2022/12/05/adopted-regional-transportation-plan-isnt-aligned-with-2030-climate-goals/?fbclid=IwAR3HO0ViIqjsfbPTCZJHDksj3U-hiJnIRQkEHy7QT_ZcfNHvLFZgtcTS5z8
A Town in Washington Takes a Step Toward Recognizing the Rights of Southern Resident Orcas
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/06122022/rights-of-nature-southern-resident-orca/
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Massive die-off hits fir trees across Pacific Northwest
https://columbiainsight.org/massive-die-off-hits-fir-trees-across-pacific-northwest/
Clean Fuel Standard and Climate Commitment Act set to launch Jan. 1
https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/clean-fuel-standard-and-climate-commitment-act-set-to-launch-jan-1/
Forest management only way to reduce wildfires
https://www.bainbridgereview.com/opinion/forest-management-only-way-to-reduce-wildfires/
U. S. awards millions to move tribes, including Quinaults, threatened by climate change
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/u-s-awards-millions-to-move-tribes-including-quinaults-threatened-by-climate-change/
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NOVEMBER 2022
The 2021 Pacific Northwest heat wave was a climate change warning
https://www.axios.com/2022/11/28/climate-change-heat-wave-northwest-warning-sign
To better combat climate threats, some states are building their own hyperlocal weather stations
https://www.fastcompany.com/90814283/climate-threats-states-hyperlocal-weather-stations-mesonets
Researchers to study climate change impact on Dungeness crab
https://www.capitalpress.com/state/california/researchers-to-study-climate-change-impact-on-dungeness-crab/article_9ce6088a-6ab3-11ed-94f9-2fada2a6719c.html
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Inslee joins 'Beyond Oil and Gas' group
https://www.capitalpress.com/climate_changed/inslee-joins-beyond-oil-and-gas-group/article_ab0941d6-65f7-11ed-bb81-2b9daba12173.html
Record setting dry conditions in Seattle
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/record-setting-dry-conditions-seattle/281-227de8a6-9dac-4ed1-901f-5d68a5381709
Western states ponder regional grid as renewables grow
https://www.eenews.net/articles/western-states-ponder-regional-grid-as-renewables-grow/
IT'S NOT A MATTER OF IF, BUT WHEN. - At some point, you will face a significant emergency or disaster situation. - Will you be ready to make it through and eventually return to some sense of normal?
https://makeitthrough.org/?fbclid=IwAR3TH-DKEeKCozkPo99lYVDRdcDcIAdFuHlckzmPzuNcrj0JS6jO3e2kMj8
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Inslee to attend COP27, will highlight continued urgency and importance of subnational leadership in climate action
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-attend-cop27-will-highlight-continued-urgency-and-importance-subnational
King County Council passes $16 billion budget, with investments in housing, environment
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/king-county-council-passes-16-billion-budget-with-investments-in-housing-environment/?fbclid=IwAR190sQGIIj5qnojCghEgO8u0doI5up2PQZPt2o_7KIvmH1lcCSa87FEjR0
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October brought heat, smoke, and sudden cooling rain to the Pacific Northwest
https://komonews.com/news/local/october-summary-of-heat-smoke-and-sudden-cooling-rain#
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Dire outlook in new climate change reports from OSU, United Nations
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/climate-change-reports-osu-united-nations-sobering-picture/283-b69bb281-f27f-4902-ac8a-f1efcd0c109c
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October 2022
WA sets 10-year record for average number of poor air quality days
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/prolonged-poor-air-quality-in-wa-hits-highest-mark-in-past-decade/
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Historic October heat shatters records in the Pacific Northwest
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/10/17/pacific-northwest-record-heat-smoke/
At 88 degrees, Seattle breaks heat record as wildfires and smoke spread
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/after-seattles-hot-and-smoky-sunday-some-relief-on-the-way/
North Bend residents being asked to further conserve water following extended dry spell
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/north-bend-residents-being-asked-to-further-conserve-water-following-extended-dry-spell/ar-AA137e0f
Seattle, Portland have world's worst air quality again Thursday. When is rain expected?
https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-portland-have-worlds-worst-air-quality-again-thursday-when-is-rain-expected-weather-bolt-creek-fire-vancouver-bc
Seattle to see more rain this weekend than past four months combined
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/first-fall-storm-more-rain-seattle-than-citys-four-months/281-92b8901b-2d66-47e2-8afd-9c1b77f434ba
Severe drought torments British Columbia, a year after devastating floods
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/19/british-columbia-drought-floods-climate-crisis
NOAA Climate Prediction Center
https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/
AG Ferguson, Sen. Nguyen propose legislation to protect Washingtonians from utility shutoffs during extreme heat
https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-ferguson-sen-nguyen-propose-legislation-protect-washingtonians-utility?fbclid=IwAR0n0y59He-TcOiCxY36FsHhQw8ccurpR70KK8MzfTCYBMosAYsljjX79Ig
The West’s biggest source of renewable energy depends on water. Will it survive the drought?
https://grist.org/drought/will-western-hydropower-survive-drought/
WA’s Secretary Of State Race Is A Special Election — In More Ways Than One
Brace for high fire danger, smoke, unhealthy air in Seattle area this weekend as October heat drags on
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/brace-for-high-fire-danger-smoke-unhealthy-air-in-seattle-area-this-weekend-as-october-heat-drags-on/
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Collective action needed to avoid worst impacts of climate change
https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/collective-action-needed-to-avoid-worst-impacts-of-climate-change/
More Smoke, Little Rain As Summer Overtime Stretches On In Puget Sound
https://patch.com/washington/seattle/more-smoke-little-rain-summer-overtime-stretches-puget-sound
Even in Washington’s ‘mildest’ regions, heat is deadly
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/10/even-washingtons-mildest-regions-heat-deadly
Shutting an agency managing sprawl might have put more people in Hurricane Ian's way
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/08/1127302954/shutting-an-agency-managing-sprawl-might-have-put-more-people-in-hurricane-ians-
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Seattle to stay smoky amid record heat, low rainfall
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/seattle-to-stay-smoky-amid-record-heat-low-rainfall/
This year's wildfire season most mild for Washington state in a decade, officials say
https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-state-end-of-season-presser#
Department of Ecology finalizes cap-and-invest plan to cut carbon pollution
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/department-of-ecology-finalizes-cap-and-invest-plan-to-cut-carbon-pollution/
King County taking input on new flood management plan - King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks says the plan aims to "prepare communities for more frequent, severe floods occurring due to climate change.”
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/king-county-flood-management-plan/281-18b8bca1-ff87-4733-8d95-0f6a339284a2
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September 2022
Summer 2022 was Seattle's driest summer on record
https://komonews.com/news/local/summer-2022-was-seattles-driest-summer-on-record
Several record high temperatures beat on Monday, weather expected to cool down Tuesday
https://komonews.com/news/local/several-record-high-temperatures-beat-on-monday-weather-expected-to-cool-down-tuesday-olympia-seattle-seatac-bellingham-summer-fall
The flooding of Everson, Washington - America’s towns are not ready for climate catastrophes. Here’s how one is hanging on.
https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/the-flooding-of-everson-washington/index.html
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Bolt Creek fire highlights changing climate, increased wildfire risk in Western WA
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/bolt-creek-fire-highlights-changing-climate-increased-wildfire-risk-in-western-wa/
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Seattle breaks record for most 90-degree days in a year
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-90-degree-day-record-most-in-a-year/281-f472a02d-003c-46a0-8b05-093f4dc09398
Seattle's air quality is among the worst in the world
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/seattle-air-quality-worst-major-cities-in-world/281-1c57e55e-5abc-42cf-a745-fb18522b0075
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Despite Biden's promises, logging poses major threat to PNW forests
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/09/despite-bidens-promises-logging-poses-major-threat-pnw-forests
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Environmental Justice Day highlights human cost of pollution and climate change
https://medium.com/wagovernor/environmental-justice-day-highlights-human-cost-of-pollution-and-climate-change-d3110f3496b0
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“The climate crisis isn't a distant threat. It's a reality, and we are seeing it firsthand in Pakistan. We need more immediate climate action plans — the more we delay, the worse it will get. We must all do our part.” —  King County Councilmember Sarah Perry — FACEBOOK - 9/1/22
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New high temp record set Tuesday as Seattle ties another record for hot weather this year
https://komonews.com/news/local/weather-warn-daily-high-temperature-records-in-jeopardy-across-western-washington
Central WA farmworkers weigh in on heat protection efforts
https://crosscut.com/equity/2022/08/central-wa-farmworkers-weigh-heat-protection-efforts
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August 2022
AG Ferguson seeks to halt expansion of methane gas pipeline by company behind Keystone XL pipeline
https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-ferguson-seeks-halt-expansion-methane-gas-pipeline-company-behind-keystone-xl?fbclid=IwAR0JMRl4DNagKxHYV2ywsPcko3mCHOx1S3x3w9C2bOQFOZKYxGSga2s9fnI
Washington state to follow California and ban the sale of new gasoline cars
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/washington-california-ban-sale-new-gasoline-car/281-5abf10c8-14b6-4a48-8450-5791667bb85a
WA ecosystems are changing. Conservation efforts are, too
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/08/wa-ecosystems-are-changing-conservation-efforts-are-too
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Biden’s Former ‘Climate Candidate’ Rival On Historic Spending Law: ‘It’s Only The First Step’
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/inslee-climate-inflation-reduction-act_n_62fc0b4ce4b06389482e2725
LOOKING BACK:  Climate Candidate Jay Inslee Spars With Joe Biden: ‘Middle Ground’ Plans Won’t Save Us
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/jay-inslee-climate-change-debate-joe-biden_n_5d42683ae4b0ca604e2cb283
Analysis: State climate action could be supercharged by the Inflation Reduction Act
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/08/17/state-climate-action-could-be-supercharged-by-inflation-reduction-act/
Opinion | The Green Transition Is Happening Fast. The Climate Bill Will Only Speed It Up.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/17/opinion/environment/inflation-reduction-act-climate-change.html
Seattle ties record for 2nd most 90-degree days in a year
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/seattle-90-degree-day-record/281-8767a4f9-2c9c-4de1-b930-c430093a6fa2
Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) - Providing funds from a federal block grant program to help low-income households in Washington maintain affordable, dependable utility services and avoid disconnection.
https://www.commerce.wa.gov/growing-the-economy/energy/low-income-home-energy-assistance/?fbclid=IwAR3OOGllqPafABuKGqa8X8yv0IhXiVtO6FX5YgN7NZJ0YzuZcgFsn6-S84c
The Groups Supporting the SEC’s Proposed Climate Change Regulation
https://capitalresearch.org/article/the-groups-supporting-the-secs-proposed-climate-change-regulation/
Activists Arrested at Seattle Protest Pushing Murray to Reject 'Dirty' Manchin Deal
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2022/08/20/activists-arrested-seattle-protest-pushing-murray-reject-dirty-manchin-deal
King County releases first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/king-county-releases-first-ever-wildfire-risk-reduction-strategy/
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These areas of WA are likely to get hotter — but people keep moving there
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/these-areas-of-wa-are-likely-to-get-hotter-but-people-keep-moving-there/
Rainier's largest glacier is melting. Here's what that means downstream
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/08/rainiers-largest-glacier-melting-heres-what-means-downstream
High tide flood warnings throughout WA state predict dangerous sea levels in these cities
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/state/washington/article264328191.html
Displaced WA Flood Survivors ‘In Limbo’ While Awaiting Federal Aid
https://www.invw.org/2022/08/09/displaced-wa-flood-survivors-in-limbo-while-awaiting-federal-aid/
WA’s Nooksack River Has Been Sounding The Alarm, And People Are Finally Listening
https://www.invw.org/2022/08/15/was-nooksack-river-has-been-sounding-the-alarm-and-people-are-finally-listening/
Flooding brings financial struggles to rural parts of the state
https://www.alaskasnewssource.com/2022/08/12/flooding-brings-financial-struggles-rural-parts-state/
These Washington Areas May See More Severe Flooding
https://jackseattle.iheart.com/content/2022-08-11-these-washington-cities-may-see-more-severe-flooding/
How Inflation Reduction Act could fuel thousands of jobs a year in Washington
https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/inflation-reduction-acts-impact-washington-state-jobs/281-e6bbecdd-fb52-4742-9c19-ac5b520e0a8f
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Inslee statement on Inflation Reduction Act's historic climate investments
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-inflation-reduction-acts-historic-climate-investments
What do climate provisions in the U.S. Senate bill mean for Washington state?
https://www.seattletimes.com/subscribe/signup-offers/?pw=redirect&subsource=paywall&return=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/what-do-climate-provisions-of-the-u-s-senate-bill-mean-for-washington-state/
Gov. Inslee visits flood hazard reduction projects in Montesano
https://www.thevidette.com/news/gov-inslee-visits-flood-hazard-reduction-projects-in-montesano/
Expansion of electric vehicle grid hits roadblocks in rural WA
https://crosscut.com/news/2022/08/expansion-electric-vehicle-grid-hits-roadblocks-rural-wa
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How the Democrats’ New Climate Bill Could Change the World —- Governor Jay Inslee 
https://www.theringer.com/2022/8/1/23284462/how-the-democrats-new-climate-bill-could-change-the-world
State agencies reach major benchmark in Washington’s transition to clean energy
https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/584039164/state-agencies-reach-major-benchmark-in-washington-s-transition-to-clean-energy
Admit it: We weren't built for this heat - A reporter covering climate adaptation reflects on heat vulnerability in Western Washington.
https://crosscut.com/inside-crosscut/2022/08/admit-it-we-werent-built-heat
Seattle sets 2 new hot weather records as temps rise above 90 for sixth day in a row
https://komonews.com/weather/seattle-sets-new-heat-record-as-temps-rose-above-90-for-sixth-day-in-a-row
Heat wave serves WA a lesson in climate adaptation, mitigation
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/heat-wave-serves-wa-a-lesson-in-climate-adaptation-mitigation/
Fire leaders share do's and don'ts during fire season
https://komonews.com/news/local/fire-leaders-share-dos-and-donts-during-fire-season
Washington farmers say extreme heat, heavy rainfall present challenges for crops
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/washington-weather-highs-lows-present-challenges-famers/281-2eb5778a-7b8f-481a-8cfa-ab0de2505ded
What to do after extreme heat wrecks your garden
https://www.salon.com/2022/07/31/what-to-do-after-extreme-heat-wrecks-your-garden-_partner/
JULY 2022
WA Poll: 49% of Washington voters disapprove of Inslee, 53% disapprove of Biden
https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/inslee-biden-approval-rating-poll-washington-voters/281-01485ed5-7aff-4275-b212-57d7ff500790
Governors, Lawmakers Infuriated Over Manchin’s Reluctance to Include Climate Funds in Senate Proposal
https://www.route-fifty.com/infrastructure/2022/07/governors-advocates-angry-over-manchins-reluctance-include-billions-climate-funds-build-back-better-plan/374553/
Inslee promotes marine blue economy during this visit to Bellingham
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article263469038.html
LOOKING BACK - ‘Climate warrior’ jolts 2020 presidential field
https://www.politico.com/story/2019/03/01/jay-inslee-2020-climate-change-1196891
LOOKING BACK - Permanent Emergency: Gov. Jay Inslee on Fighting Climate Change
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLjTcgEMz10
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LOOKING BACK - “ARE WE SCREWED?”: JAY INSLEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE STICKER SHOCK AND WHY TRUMP’S PLAN WILL BANKRUPT AMERICA
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/09/jay-inslee-climate-change
“…The United Nations said we have less than 12 years to prevent catastrophic damage from climate change. If Donald Trump is elected for another four-year term, are we screwed?
I have said, and I believe, I think this next administration is the last chance for us to have American leadership to prevent what we just have to consider is catastrophic reduction of what we enjoy in the United States. Everything in our lives is going to be diminished in a real sense, if we don’t have action in the next administration. I don’t think you can overstate the consequences of allowing a climate denier to allow us to go over the cliff. We’re approaching the cliff here, we’re about ready to go over it. So, we need a president to save us from that…”
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How King County is preparing for extreme heat this summer
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/07/how-king-county-preparing-extreme-heat-summer
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Preparing for extreme weather is a community concern. Here’s how to be ready.
https://www.vox.com/even-better/23196757/summer-disaster-weather-preparation-community-hurricane-wildfire-drought-heatwave-flood
Why disasters are getting more severe but killing fewer people
https://www.vox.com/23150467/natural-disaster-climate-change-early-warning-hurricane-wildfire
That Weird Smell in Your House Might Be Mold. Here's How to Check
https://www.wired.com/story/mold-assessment-tips/
As WA heats up, here's how to keep cool without air conditioning
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/07/wa-heats-heres-how-keep-cool-without-air-conditioning
Major earthquake could produce tsunami waves that could swamp Seattle in minutes
https://komonews.com/news/local/report-major-earthquake-could-produce-tsunami-waves-that-would-hit-seattle-in-minutes
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Inslee and U.S. Climate Alliance respond to U.S. Supreme Court decision in West Virginia v. EPA
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-and-us-climate-alliance-respond-us-supreme-court-decision-west-virginia-v-epa
INSLEE SLAMS SUPREME COURT DECISION ON POWER PLANT EMISSIONS
https://kpq.com/inslee-slams-supreme-court-decision-on-power-plant-emissions/
'We don’t have to pretend anymore': Greens ready to bail on D.C. — Gov. Jay Inslee
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/06/30/greens-readying-to-bail-on-d-c-00043591
The Biden Administration Needs to Act Like a Blue State
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/abortion-access-california/
Extreme heat puts workers in danger. A new report calls for action.
https://grist.org/extreme-weather/extreme-heat-puts-workers-in-danger-a-new-report-calls-for-action/
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JUNE 2022
Washington ranks 10th most green state, but these measures still need improvement
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington/article262856033.html
King County to unveil first-ever extreme heat mitigation plan
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/king-county-first-ever-extreme-heat-mitigation-plan/281-017de94f-71c4-4ed1-8794-eb8b3776a907
Heatwave expected to hit King County
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/heatwave-expected-to-hit-king-county/
Why was last year’s record Northwest heat wave so bad? —- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee
https://www.accuweather.com/en/severe-weather/why-was-last-years-record-northwest-heat-wave-so-bad/1206444
BC’s Climate Refugees: ‘Where Are We Supposed to Go?’
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2022/06/27/BC-Climate-Refugees/
After one of the mildest early summers on record, first heat wave of 2022 scorches Seattle
https://www.seattletimes.com/subscribe/signup-offers/?pw=redirect&subsource=paywall&return=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/after-one-of-the-mildest-early-summers-on-record-first-heat-wave-of-2022-scorches-seattle/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_weather
What WA’s cold, wet spring means for summer wildfires
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/06/what-was-cold-wet-spring-means-summer-wildfires
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LOOKING BACK - Global Warming Cauldron Boils Over in the Northwest in One of the Most Intense Heat Waves on Record Worldwide - As residents prepare for even more temperature records to fall in the heat dome forecast to persist for days, scientists see a heavy climate change fingerprint.
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/29062021/pacific-northwest-heat-wave-climate-change/
LOOKING BACK - Issaquah Highlands reach scorching 116 degrees, knocks out power for thousands
https://komonews.com/news/local/issaquah-highlands-reach-scorching-116-degrees-knocks-out-power-for-thousands
LOOKING BACK - Gov. Inslee: Heat wave is beginning of permanent climate emergency
https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/gov-inslee-heat-wave-is-beginning-of-permanent-climate-emergency-115635781914
It's not your imagination; June really has been rainy
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/june-rainfall-record/281-67334b20-7686-4da7-8636-a280caaade88
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Exceptional June rain soaks Pacific Northwest due to atmospheric river
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/06/10/pacific-northwest-atmospheric-river-seattle/
Heavy rain season leaves Washington farmers with significant challenges
https://www.king5.com/article/life/food/washington-farmers-face-challenges-rainfall/281-4eae9a63-256d-4050-a147-e94f2ca97437
What this year’s unusually wet, cold Seattle weather means for gardens 
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/garden/what-this-years-unusually-wet-cold-seattle-weather-means-for-gardens/
Climate change, extreme weather events hurting mental health of Oregon's youth, report says
https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2022/06/14/climate-change-extreme-weather-events-mental-health-oregon-youth/65360534007/
Climate change, extreme weather events hurting mental health of Oregon's youth, report says
https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2022/06/14/climate-change-extreme-weather-events-mental-health-oregon-youth/65360534007/
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Climate change takes a toll on Seattleites' mental health
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/06/climate-change-takes-toll-seattleites-mental-health
Growing sprawl in WA woods comes with high wildfire risk
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/06/growing-sprawl-wa-woods-comes-high-wildfire-risk
Daily rainfall records broken for parts of western Washington Thursday
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/new-rainfall-records-possible-atmospheric-river-over-washington/281-cda6c909-1631-440d-ab1c-fce16361ea13
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WA hired a climate epidemiologist — and not a moment too soon
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/06/wa-hired-climate-epidemiologist-and-not-moment-too-soon
Above-average snow lingering in the Cascade Mountains, rangers say
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/mountain-snow-cascade-mountains-snowpack/281-02acc402-f5fe-463c-a6f7-f7c000e37f69
What’s in store for Eastern WA as water becomes more scarce throughout the West? 
https://www.seattletimes.com/subscribe/signup-offers/?pw=redirect&subsource=paywall&return=https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/whats-in-store-for-eastern-wa-as-water-becomes-more-scarce-throughout-the-west/
When the heat is unbearable but there’s nowhere to go
https://www.hcn.org/issues/54.6/climate-change-when-the-heat-is-unbearable-but-theres-nowhere-to-go
MAY 2022
Spring rains ‘not nearly enough’ to overcome Northwest drought, wildfire risk, experts say
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/april-rains-not-nearly-enough-to-overcome-northwest-drought-wildfire-risk-experts-say/
Extreme heat, weather may lead to blackouts for millions this summer
https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/extreme-heat-weather-may-lead-to-blackouts-for-millions-this-summer-north-american-electric-reliability-corporation-power-outages-pgande-mark-olson-drought-megadrought-western-us-texas-california-arizona-illinois-midwest-nevada-utah-climate-change
Planning to buy a house in Washington? You may want to check the wildfire risk
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/planning-to-buy-a-house-in-washington-you-may-want-to-check-the-wildfire-risk/
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'It's a good thing': Climate scientists rejoice at western Washington's chilly, snowy spring
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/snowpack-helped-by-cold-snowy-spring-weather/281-34c2f713-203f-4d96-b8ff-188909306d68
Air quality impacts of PNW wildfires reach as far as New York
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/05/air-quality-impacts-pnw-wildfires-reach-far-new-york
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How Climate Change Stresses Sewer Systems In King County
https://www.invw.org/2022/05/10/how-climate-change-stresses-sewer-systems-in-king-county/
Scorched Earth: The repercussions of Lake Mead's water shortage
https://www.king5.com/article/news/regional/scorched-earth/scorched-earth-what-the-first-ever-level-1-water-shortage-for-lake-mead-means-for-arizona/75-3ca56e67-6fac-48ae-a397-339e1cea44ee
How climate scientists keep hope alive as damage worsens
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/how-climate-scientists-keep-hope-alive-as-damage-worsens-climate-change/507-bd588edc-d90d-432e-80c9-7e1b9127ecfd
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Glaciers on Olympic Peninsula projected to largely disappear by 2070
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/glaciers-on-olympic-peninsula-projected-to-largely-disappear-by-2070/
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APRIL 2022
Gov. Inslee to visit local colleges to observe environmental sustainability efforts
https://www.kxly.com/gov-inslee-to-visit-local-colleges-to-observe-environmental-sustainability-efforts/
Western Wildfires Reverse U.S. Clean Air Gains
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/western-wildfires-reverse-u-s-clean-air-gains/
Water conservation, storage & climate change in the Yakima River Basin
https://ecology.wa.gov/Blog/Posts/April-2022/Water-conservation-storage-climate-adaptation/?fbclid=IwAR3Ll7xk_poQpkdXaNJs6f8HyqiVVmkzmk_bVV-HbM9jZeZUZgG9E7vYzgg
How tribes are harnessing renewable resources for energy — and jobs
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/04/how-tribes-are-harnessing-renewable-resources-energy-and-jobs
Facing global crisis, we must use our collective imagination
https://theraven.substack.com/p/facing-global-crisis-we-must-use?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo3NzYxNzk3OCwicG9zdF9pZCI6NTMxMTg1MjAsIl8iOiJGM2JWaSIsImlhdCI6MTY1MTI2MzI3NSwiZXhwIjoxNjUxMjY2ODc1LCJpc3MiOiJwdWItNzIyNDUiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.Pt9Y6-dbw70Z3RgssUtnzQB9Pca7z29SCzcYOGCHeSI&s=r
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Eastside Cities Launch Climate Challenge for Earth Day
https://www.425magazine.com/culture/eastside-cities-launch-climate-challenge-for-earth-day/article_29c260e2-c0e0-11ec-b551-c3aefc443e53.html
The changing public opinion around climate change — and where King County ranks
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/the-changing-public-opinion-around-climate-change-and-where-king-county-ranks/
Climate Anxiety and High School: How Young People Are Coping
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/climate-anxiety-high-school
WA Attorney General- Environmental Justice Initiative
https://www.atg.wa.gov/environmental-justice-initiative?fbclid=IwAR25Sax-cBsKFtfNMSxrfrKWd1ISQz2UUgxBBhcx70cNRD2EKhJVgxVmPaU
Ahead of Earth Day visit to Seattle, Biden faces 'headwinds' on climate agenda
https://komonews.com/news/local/ahead-of-earth-day-visit-to-seattle-biden-faces-headwinds-on-climate-agenda
Biden’s urgent moves on gas prices collide with lofty climate goals
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/04/20/biden-climate-gas-prices/
Climate Change is Spreading a Debilitating Fungal Disease Throughout the West
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/22042022/valley-fever-climate-change/
Wildfire smoke in Pacific north-west erasing reductions in emissions – study
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/apr/18/wildfire-smoke-emissions-study-pacific-north-west?CMP=share_btn_fb&fbclid=IwAR2va-p45h5PwVsrNOE1CXXnXGiraeLiDYoOB-FOrU-jnbAFpRJYfJSQjQE
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April flurries boost WA snowpack, but cold weather deals blow to some crops east of Cascades
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/april-snows-boost-snowpack-for-farmers-east-of-cascades-but-chill-weather-has-dealt-a-blow-to-some-crops/
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Taking It to the States - Governors are at the forefront of the battle to address climate change.
https://progressive.org/magazine/taking-it-to-states-johnson/
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How Have Wildfires Worsened in Western States?
https://auburnexaminer.com/how-have-wildfires-worsened-in-western-states/
In a time of breakdown, return to the region
https://theraven.substack.com/p/in-a-time-of-breakdown-return-to?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo3NzYxNzk3OCwicG9zdF9pZCI6NTE0MjgyNTAsIl8iOiI3NDdZMyIsImlhdCI6MTY0ODgyNzQ4MiwiZXhwIjoxNjQ4ODMxMDgyLCJpc3MiOiJwdWItNzIyNDUiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.8lCpzUN28xkh71Z_v34_5ZbymEJgwJUcc_nOxsT0RY4&s=r
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MARCH 2022
Years in the making, one climate bill is allowing legislators to boldly reinvent transportation in Washington. Here’s how.
https://medium.com/wagovernor/years-in-the-making-one-climate-bill-is-allowing-legislators-to-boldly-reinvent-transportation-in-18e075b82ed8
Deadly ‘Smoke Waves’ From Wildfires Set to Soar
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/28032022/smoke-waves-wildfires/
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Both of the planet's poles experience extreme heat, and Antarctica breaks records
https://www.kuow.org/stories/both-of-the-planet-s-poles-experience-extreme-heat-and-antarctica-breaks-records
Snatam Kaur - Earth Prayer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYolzWpE1Z4
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British Columbia and Washington state aim to develop transboundary Nooksack flooding prevention and response initiative
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/british-columbia-and-washington-state-aim-develop-transboundary-nooksack-flooding
A testy final night of legislating brought 2 big surprises
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/a-testy-final-night-of-legislating-brought-2-big-surprises/
What is Antarctic ice telling us? This UW scientist can translate
https://www.kuow.org/stories/this-scientist-uses-ice-that-is-hundreds-sometimes-millions-of-years-old-to-learn-about-climate-change-7512
Inslee statement on new EPA actions on clean transportation
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-new-epa-actions-clean-transportation
Transformational investments in transportation, housing and climate lead as Legislature adjourns for 2022
https://medium.com/wagovernor/transformational-investments-in-transportation-housing-and-climate-lead-as-legislature-adjourns-a48a8657d4cf
Local officials and organizations looking to reinstate greenhouse gas emission reduction targets
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/local-officials-and-organizations-looking-to-reinstate-greenhouse-gas-emission-reduction-targets/
More than 50% of Washington experiencing moderate to exceptional drought
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/washington-drought-rainfall-climate-change/281-faf3f3c9-50c3-4710-a824-05804ecf1c7b
U.S. Drought Monitor Map released: March 3, 2022
https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/
After relatively dry start to March, mild atmospheric river heads to Seattle area
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/after-relatively-dry-start-to-march-mild-atmospheric-river-heads-to-seattle-area/
WA Legislature stalls on efforts to preserve salmon habitat
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-legislature-stalls-on-efforts-to-preserve-salmon-habitat/
Local officials and organizations looking to reinstate greenhouse gas emission reduction targets
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/local-officials-and-organizations-looking-to-reinstate-greenhouse-gas-emission-reduction-targets/
As gas prices soar amid ban on Russian oil, will more drivers move to electric vehicles?
https://www.geekwire.com/2022/as-gas-prices-soar-amid-ban-on-russian-oil-will-more-drivers-move-to-electric-vehicles/
Living in a time of catastrophe
https://theraven.substack.com/p/living-in-a-time-of-catastrophe?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo3NzYxNzk3OCwicG9zdF9pZCI6NTAxNjA2MjQsIl8iOiJxM2dEZyIsImlhdCI6MTY0NzAyMDk4MCwiZXhwIjoxNjQ3MDI0NTgwLCJpc3MiOiJwdWItNzIyNDUiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.1ZFPp_jXtx78CVrUJoUyVzBv1kJU6Q0MMDL1uP3Sqj0&s=r
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Q&A: Gov. Jay Inslee’s Thoughts on Countering Climate Change in the State of Washington and Beyond
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/04032022/qa-gov-jay-inslees-thoughts-on-countering-climate-change-in-the-state-of-washington-and-beyond/
Council approves new green building standards that improve flexibility, enhance requirements for County buildings
https://kingcounty.gov/council/news/2022/March/3-4-RDem-green-bldg.aspx
Soaking rain through Puget Sound region brings Flood Watch, avalanche danger
https://komonews.com/news/local/soaking-rain-through-puget-sound-region-brings-flood-watch-avalanche-danger
Here's what an atmospheric river is and how they form
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/atmospheric-river-explanation/281-08a4c484-7320-4d69-94a6-df0990cca209
Snow season in popular northern Washington region disappearing amid climate change, wildfires
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/methow-valley-wildfires-climate-change/281-3f5b94c2-dbbe-48bf-96ba-4c87867d74b2
What new projections of sea level rise mean for Puget Sound and the WA coast
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/what-new-projections-of-sea-level-rise-mean-for-puget-sound-and-the-wa-coast/
Mysterious bubbles in Puget Sound: Researchers track hundreds of seeping gas plumes
https://www.adn.com/nation-world/2022/02/17/mysterious-bubbles-in-puget-sound-researchers-track-hundreds-of-seeping-gas-plumes/
How will the U.S. be remembered? - Living in the nation that shaped the world
https://theraven.substack.com/p/how-will-the-us-be-remembered-87d?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo3NzYxNzk3OCwicG9zdF9pZCI6NDk3NDU4MjIsIl8iOiI0SVI1dyIsImlhdCI6MTY0NjQxNjU4MiwiZXhwIjoxNjQ2NDIwMTgyLCJpc3MiOiJwdWItNzIyNDUiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.snVKoR6oT4qF4-2osNQn3U6BbtRflon-_OmwWE6FEac&s=r
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FEBRUARY 2022
Averting climate catastrophe: Can we get here from there?
https://theraven.substack.com/p/averting-climate-catastrophe-can?token=eyJ1c2VyX2lkIjo3NzYxNzk3OCwicG9zdF9pZCI6NDg0ODI1NzYsIl8iOiJFVWN3ZSIsImlhdCI6MTY0NTIwNzQ1MywiZXhwIjoxNjQ1MjExMDUzLCJpc3MiOiJwdWItNzIyNDUiLCJzdWIiOiJwb3N0LXJlYWN0aW9uIn0.X8l3eQECwkimNuTqQmR71yqWVqYy9e7GnG3ZJpur9bA&utm_source=url
Climate Action: Back to States and Cities
https://www.counterpunch.org/2022/02/15/climate-action-back-to-states-and-cities/
Yakima Council to keep talking about new climate change board
https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/local/yakima-council-to-keep-talking-about-new-climate-change-board/article_a71f06e0-586a-5f75-8719-65a4b3e2a438.html
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‘False spring’ arrives in Seattle area, with dry, sunny and warm weather
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/false-spring-arrives-in-seattle-area-with-dry-sunny-and-warm-weather/
How WA farmworkers push for climate justice amid heat and wildfire
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/02/how-wa-farmworkers-push-climate-justice-amid-heat-and-wildfire
Unnatural disasters plague Canada's forests, leaving at least half of our tree species at risk of disappearing
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2022/02/07/news/unnatural-disasters-plague-canadas-forests-tree-species-risk
Op-Ed: Climate change is upon us: It’s time for modern solutions
https://washingtonstatewire.com/op-ed-climate-change-is-upon-us-its-time-for-modern-solutions/
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‘We have to adapt’: US Pacific north-west weighs plans to cope with extreme weather
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/03/pacific-north-west-extreme-weather-plans
Whatcom County, in recovery, braces for more floods
https://www.kuow.org/stories/whatcom-county-in-recovery-braces-for-more-floods
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JANUARY 2022
Gov. Inslee readies $600M stepped up plan to address climate change
https://komonews.com/news/politics/gov-inslee-readies-stepped-up-plan-to-address-climate-change
Inslee, Washington Democrats push election bills, as they weigh threats to democracy
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslee-washington-democrats-push-election-bills-as-they-weigh-threats-to-democracy/
Governors turn to budgets to guard against climate change
https://www.ksat.com/news/politics/2022/01/15/governors-turn-to-budgets-to-guard-against-climate-change/
The inescapable power of water on a landslide-prone street in Seattle
https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-inescapable-power-of-water-on-a-landslide-prone-street
DNR map shows if your home is in an area susceptible to landslides
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/disaster/washington-landslide-risk-map-dnr/281-5f3afa90-7ac1-43d1-a5d4-0331c1a76d76
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Inslee statement on start of 2022 legislative session
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-start-2022-legislative-session
Permanent Emergency: Gov. Jay Inslee on Fighting Climate Change (VIDEO)—— Nov 4, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLjTcgEMz10
Gov. Inslee calls on lawmakers for 'bold' action during State of the State speech
https://komonews.com/news/local/gov-inslee-to-host-state-of-the-state-speech-at-noon
WA legislators prepare for long list of climate change bills
https://crosscut.com/politics/2022/01/wa-legislators-prepare-long-list-climate-change-bills
Southwest Washington saw its worst flooding in a decade with recent storms
https://komonews.com/newsletters-deprecated/news-brief-newsletter-deprecated/southwest-washington-saw-its-worst-flooding-in-a-decade-with-recent-storms
Another atmospheric river on the way to Seattle area, but a dry weekend likely around the corner
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/another-atmospheric-river-on-the-way-to-seattle-area-but-a-dry-weekend-likely-around-the-corner/
Sea level on steroids: Record tides flood Washington coastlines
https://www.kuow.org/stories/record-setting-tides-flood-washington-coastlines
Reopening of mountain passes means stores may be able to restock depleted shelves
https://komonews.com/news/local/reopening-of-mountain-passes-means-stores-may-be-able-to-restock-depleted-shelves
Issaquah landslide shuts down Newport Way NW
https://komonews.com/news/local/issaquah-landslide-shuts-down-newport-way-nw
Wildfires, heat in West make breathing dangerous
https://www.upi.com/Health_News/2022/01/13/wildfires-heat-West-difficulty-breathing/3351642017198/
10 job opportunities in a zero-emission future
https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/01/10-job-opportunities-zero-emission-future
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Inslee issues emergency weather proclamation
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-issues-emergency-weather-proclamation
Record snow, serious flooding left Seattle area cut off from Washington state, country
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/record-snow-serious-flooding-left-seattle-area-cut-off-from-washington-state-country/
Torrential rain breaks records across Western Washington; here’s when it will dry out
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/torrential-rain-breaks-records-across-western-washington-heres-when-it-will-dry-out/
Heavy rains raise flooding threat in Issaquah as residents rush to protect homes, property
https://komonews.com/news/local/homeowners-concerned-about-significant-flooding-as-water-levels-rise-on-issaquah-creek
Winter fatigue sets in across Whatcom County following months of rain, snow
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/winter-fatigue-sets-across-whatcom-county/281-5cb044ae-e672-47e2-9439-b7146a6d7e49
Passes reach highest snow total in 20 years, more incoming
https://komonews.com/news/local/passes-reach-highest-snow-total-in-20-years-more-incoming
Empty grocery stores shelves spotted across Puget Sound
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/empty-grocery-stores-shelves-spotted-across-puget-sound/RL5F5B632JAUXKBI7D4CBIWLHM/
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Wind chill to bring some areas below zero, more snow coming Thursday
https://komonews.com/news/local/wind-chill-to-bring-some-areas-below-zero-more-snow-coming-thursday
Snowpocalypse by the numbers: Western Washington’s biggest snow events
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/biggest-snow-events-in-western-washington/281-8de396ac-0b48-4897-a03a-3a0fb76c0f04
For the Northwest, climate change was hard to ignore in 2021
https://www.kuow.org/stories/climate-change-was-hard-to-ignore-for-the-northwest-in-2021
DECEMBER 2021
We the People: Almost 9 years after first elected, Inslee reflects on his focus for third term, the COVID pandemic
https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2021/dec/26/we-the-people-almost-9-years-after-first-elected-i/
How melting sea ice increases wildfire risk in the Northwest
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/12/19/climate-change-west-coast-melting-sea-ice-wildfire-risk-pacific-northwest/
'A rare event:' Seattle preps for dangerously cold weather set to move into the region
https://komonews.com/weather/seattle-preps-for-dangerously-cold-weather-due-to-move-into-western-washington
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Inslee’s 2022 budget highlights poverty, climate, salmon recovery and transportation investments
https://medium.com/wagovernor/inslees-2022-budget-highlights-poverty-climate-salmon-recovery-and-transportation-investments-6db848cdd10d
Lessons from a year of reporting on climate solutions in the PNW
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/12/lessons-year-reporting-climate-solutions-pnw
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A Future With Little to No Snow? What That Means for the West
https://therevelator.org/west-snow-study/
PNW scientists find ruin and resilience after summer heat wave
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/12/pnw-scientists-find-ruin-and-resilience-after-summer-heat-wave
The West Sizzled in a November Heat Wave and Snow Drought
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/10122021/drought-heat-western-united-states-colorado/
25 Climate actions Cascadia could take in 2022
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/12/25-climate-actions-cascadia-could-take-2022
Seattle ended decade with faster growth than suburbs, reversing a 100-year trend
Draft Regional Transportation Plan Could Fall Far Short on Climate Goals
https://www.theurbanist.org/2021/12/06/draft-regional-transportation-plan-could-fall-far-short-on-climate-goals/
With roads destroyed, volunteers take to the skies to feed isolated B.C. communities
https://www.nationalobserver.com/2021/12/06/news/roads-destroyed-volunteers-feed-isolated-bc-communities
How Cascadia can fight climate change in 2022 — and get back on track
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/12/how-cascadia-can-fight-climate-change-2022-and-get-back-track
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Washington needs to ‘defeat climate change at its source,’ says Gov. Inslee
https://mynorthwest.com/3263247/washington-flooding-climate-change-inslee/
Wettest November in history to end with one last day of steady rain
https://komonews.com/news/local/wettest-november-in-history-to-end-with-one-last-day-of-steady-rain
Winter heatwave breaks records in four US states
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/03/us-winter-heatwave-december-records-montana-wyoming-washington-north-dakota
How December weather is shaping up in the Seattle area after that warm, wet November
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/how-december-weather-is-shaping-up-in-the-seattle-area-after-that-warm-wet-november/
Ruined homes. Polluted water. What B.C.’s massive cleanup will look like
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/12/01/for-now-the-atmospheric-rivers-have-passed-heres-what-bcs-daunting-cleanup-will-look-like.html
Wildfires are erasing Western forests. Climate change is making it permanent.
https://grist.org/climate/climate-change-forest-loss/
KING COUNTY SETS THE STANDARD FOR CLEAN ENERGY FINANCING
https://www.sightline.org/2021/11/30/king-county-sets-the-standard-for-clean-energy-financing/?fbclid=IwAR0d-iRLUWYMzVA-ojyxVuGyTOFYOzkfhFFUBnkoxweqTtwNud6np0tQJFg
NOVEMBER 2021
Series of storms headed to Western Washington after last week's devastating floods
https://komonews.com/weather/series-of-storms-headed-to-western-washington-after-last-weeks-devastating-floods
1 WA county’s flood losses could hit $50M; more rain coming
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/1-wa-countys-flood-losses-could-hit-50m-more-rain-coming/I5GVRSXMSZHM3DZ4UEGIIOYFFA/
‘Unimaginable:’ Mount Vernon dairy farmers reeling from flood devastation
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/unimaginable-mount-vernon-dairy-farmers-still-reeling-from-flood-devastation/
Whatcom County races to repair flood damage as new storm with more rain approaches
https://komonews.com/weather/whatcom-county-racing-to-repair-flood-damage-ahead-of-next-storms
More Climate Legislation Possible in January
https://www.kpq.com/more-climate-legislation-possible-in-january/
Can younger generations spur corporations to divest from fossil fuels?
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/11/can-younger-generations-spur-corporations-divest-fossil-fuels
Salmon, orca, and the soul of Seattle
https://crosscut.com/opinion/2021/11/salmon-orca-and-soul-seattle
'We Are in a Climate Emergency': Historic Floods in BC, Washington Follow Scientists' Warnings - “It definitely matches what the climate models show for the future around here—hotter, dryer summers and wetter winters... Our infrastructure isn't designed for that.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/11/16/we-are-climate-emergency-historic-floods-bc-washington-follow-scientists-warnings
‘Weather whiplash’ in the Pacific Northwest is a sign of what climate change has in store - Governor Inslee
https://grist.org/extreme-weather/weather-whiplash-pacific-northwest-climate-change-atmospheric-river/
Record rainfall prompts evacuations along the Pacific north-west
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/15/canada-floods-evacuation-wildfires-rain
How bad is the Pacific north-west flooding and what caused it?
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/17/pacific-north-west-flooding-british-columbia-washington-state-canada
The year of extremes: Why 2021 has broken the mold for one region
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/the-year-of-extremes-why-2021-has-broken-the-mold-for-one-region/1048743
Inslee issues severe weather emergency proclamation
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-issues-severe-weather-emergency-proclamation
Bellingham businesses hit hard by flooding, employees return to survey damage
https://komonews.com/news/local/bellingham-businesses-hit-hard-by-flooding-employees-return-to-survey-damage
Gov. Inslee promises help for Whatcom flood recovery and fight against climate change
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/weather-news/article255907921.html
King County C-PACER Program - A financing tool for more efficient, resilient commercial and multi-family properties
https://kingcounty.gov/services/environment/stewardship/sustainable-building/pace.aspx
LOOKING BACK - Executive Constantine announces innovative loan program to boost commercial building sustainability and efficiency; new pilot for residential heat pump retrofits
https://kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2021/August/26-C-PACER-Loan-Program.aspx
Tracks - Exploring King County’s work with partners to protect what we love about this place and restore what has been lost.
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/e53b9625e16a47d6a10a437d1dd01b18
One bad storm might not be climate change. One bad year — like B.C.’s in 2021? Climate experts saw that coming
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2021/11/17/one-bad-storm-might-not-be-climate-change-one-bad-year-like-bcs-in-2021-climate-experts-saw-that-coming.html?li_source=LI&li_medium=thestar_recommended_for_you
Many Americans are already preparing their homes for the impacts of climate change
https://www.turnto23.com/news/climate-change/many-americans-are-already-preparing-their-homes-for-the-impacts-of-climate-change
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee Pledges Zero-Emission Public Fleets, Cites 'Extreme Weather’
https://www.newsweek.com/washington-gov-jay-inslee-pledges-zero-emission-public-fleets-cites-extreme-weather-1646766
Weather creates havoc throughout Western Washington with downed trees, power lines
https://komonews.com/news/local/weather-creates-havoc-throughout-western-washington-with-downed-trees-power-lines
Atmospheric river to bring drenching rain, possible flooding
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/atmospheric-river-bring-drenching-rain-possible-flooding/R23NNRXMDVE6BCGWW6FZUOGRGA/
More rain is heading to the Seattle area, thanks to the ‘Pineapple Express’
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/its-business-as-usual-this-november-in-the-seattle-area-more-rain-is-on-the-way/
Strong winds, heavy rain brings on river, urban flooding throughout Western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/strong-winds-heavy-rain-brings-on-river-urban-flooding-throughout-western-washington
Heavy rains, rising water renews concerns about flooding in Issaquah Creek
https://komonews.com/news/local/heavy-rains-rising-water-renews-concerns-about-flooding-in-issaquah-creek
Inslee joins other Pacific Coast leaders in Glasgow to launch Low Carbon Construction Task Force
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-joins-other-pacific-coast-leaders-glasgow-launch-low-carbon-construction-task
Calling for honesty in dams fight as Biden, Inslee urge climate action in Glasgow
https://www.union-bulletin.com/opinion/opinion_columns/calling-for-honesty-in-dams-fight-as-biden-inslee-urge-climate-action-in-glasgow/article_386f8fbe-4342-11ec-a9e4-470c5b0f168a.html
In new climate order, Inslee says Washington state vehicles to transition to electric
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/11/08/washington-state-vehicles-electric/
Climate and quality-of-life activists find common ground at Boeing Field
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/11/climate-and-quality-life-activists-find-common-ground-boeing-field
Cascadia’s Climate Champions Learn They Can Win At The Local Level
https://www.invw.org/2021/11/10/cascadias-climate-champions-learn-they-can-win-at-the-local-level-2/
COP26 is underway. Here's what to know. - Gov. Inslee
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/11/01/cop26-is-underway-here-what-know/
Inslee joins other Pacific Coast leaders in Glasgow to launch Low Carbon Construction Task Force
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-joins-other-pacific-coast-leaders-glasgow-launch-low-carbon-construction-task
Durkan's executive order aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions
https://komonews.com/news/local/durkans-executive-order-aims-to-cut-greenhouse-gas-emissions
WA’s frontline communities face the brunt of climate change
https://crosscut.com/opinion/2021/11/was-frontline-communities-face-brunt-climate-change
Sea-Tac records record 1.99 inches of rain, sun to come out soon
https://komonews.com/news/local/sea-tac-records-record-199-inches-of-rain-sun-to-come-out-soon
‘Atmospheric river’ to produce heavy rainfall
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/atmospheric-river-produce-heavy-rainfall/AMJCAA3FP5E4TJAEC57OJ4WFNI/
Northwest is in for a cold, stormy winter, NOAA predicts
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/noaa-calls-for-cold-stormy-winter-in-northwest-rockies-and-upper-midwest-mild-dry-weather-elsewhere-probably/
Keeping King County Green
https://kingcountygreen.com/2021/10/28/climate-actions/?fbclid=IwAR3OQ38kyT_J-MUOxnXIy3-i2e_L1jZaCq3PU7T0xjHjBFD2EOF23l8r3Y4
SEPTEMBER  2021
Was Mount Rainier's snowmelt worse this year than normal? - One of the highest snowpacks in recorded history abruptly melted down to nothing as the Pacific Northwest dealt with unusually high temperatures this summer.
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/mount-rainier-extreme-summer-snowmelt/281-065d9bdb-28be-4b44-a2a7-16f1daf8c408?fbclid=IwAR0V3bEDopIraMrmm0Ckn-epsQyGBCWHR6XNK2m1m3hzgVhCtXoAqoe9sR0
Drought hit Washington hard and fast. Here’s what it has meant for farmers, wildfires
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/drought-hit-washington-hard-and-fast-heres-what-it-has-meant-for-farmers-wildfires/
King County braces for more wildfires in rural areas - Firefighters have already responded to a number of large fires.
https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/king-county-braces-for-more-wildfires-in-rural-areas/
June heatwave, COVID overwhelm regional hospitals
https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/june-heatwave-covid-overwhelm-regional-hospitals/
AUGUST  2021
Seattle's long dry streak finally ends after 51 days
https://komonews.com/news/local/seattles-long-dry-streak-finally-ends-after-51-days 
Central Oregon glaciers, snowpack feeling the heat of climate chang - The skyline above Bend shifts as snow-capped peaks become bare 
https://www.bendbulletin.com/localstate/central-oregon-glaciers-snowpack-feeling-the-heat-of-climate-change/article_def477fc-ef3a-11eb-abcf-efd55d8d0837.html
Seattle meteorologist Cliff Mass sparks controversy by diving into heat wave climate science
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-meteorologist-cliff-mass-sparks-controversy-by-diving-into-heat-wave-climate-science/
White House Wildfire Meeting - VIDEO
https://www.facebook.com/WaStateGov/videos/588149908855045/?__so__=channel_tab&__rv__=all_videos_card
Whatcom photos show these changes in Mount 
https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/weather-news/article253145653.html
When is the last time it rained in Seattle? - A 'trace' of rain isn't enough to break our dry spell. Here's how much longer it could last.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/when-is-the-last-time-it-rained-in-seattle/281-e2e40b37-d3e9-4cc6-8b83-002b01691f46
JULY 2021
7/1/21 ——— Unprecedented, unbelievable, unsettling: what the heatwave feels like in Seattle
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jul/01/unprecedented-unbelievable-unsettling-what-the-heatwave-feels-like-in-seattle
7/1/21 ——— Dozens of deaths may be tied to historic Northwest heat wave
https://komonews.com/news/local/dozens-of-deaths-may-be-tied-to-historic-northwest-heat-wave
7/1/21 ——— King County reports 11 more deaths from historic Puget Sound heat wave
https://komonews.com/weather/king-county-reports-11-additional-heat-related-deaths-from-recent-heatwave
7/1/21 ——— Temperatures begin to drop, but experts warn, heat impacts remain
https://komonews.com/news/local/temperatures-begin-to-drop-but-experts-warn-heat-impacts-remain
7/1/21 ——— LOOKING BACK:  Soaring Temps in Pacific Northwest Shattered Records
https://www.climatecentral.org/news/record-temps-pacific-northwest-19179
7/1/21 ——— LOOKING BACK:  Southwest, Northwest could face catastrophic wildfires
https://www.mlive.com/news/2015/06/southwest_northwest_could_face.html
7/1/21 ——— LOOKING BACK:  The "New Normal" in Washington State - After Two Record-Breaking Wildfires, Residents in One of Washington's Poorest Counties Consider What a Climate-Changed Future Holds
https://www.thestranger.com/news/feature/2015/09/02/22795813/the-new-normal-in-washington-state
7/3/21 ——— ‘We thought it wouldn’t affect us’: heatwave forces climate reckoning in Pacific north-west
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/03/pacific-northwest-heat-dome-climate-change
7/3/21 ——— Scientists Call Northwest Heatwave the 'Most Extreme in World Weather Records’ - “Never in the century-plus history of world weather observation have so many all-time heat records fallen by such a large margin.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/02/scientists-call-northwest-heatwave-most-extreme-world-weather-records
7/3/21 ——— Is climate change amping up the Pacific Northwest heat wave? Yes — and it’s time to stop asking. - Scientists say the burden of proof has shifted for connecting heat waves and global warming
https://www.salon.com/2021/07/02/is-climate-change-amping-up-the-pacific-northwest-heat-wave-yes--and-its-time-to-stop-asking_partner/
LOOKING BACK:  Top 10 Warmest Years on Record
https://www.climatecentral.org/gallery/graphics/top-10-warmest-years-on-record
LOOKING BACK:  2020 Tied for Warmest Year on Record, NASA Analysis Shows
https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/2020-tied-for-warmest-year-on-record-nasa-analysis-shows
LOOKING BACK:  U.S. Exits Paris Climate Accord after Trump Stalls Global Warming Action for Four 7/4/21 ——— Years - State-level efforts and a growing renewables market have mitigated federal emissions policy rollbacks—but Trump’s climate impact could be long-lasting
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/u-s-exits-paris-climate-accord-after-trump-stalls-global-warming-action-for-four-years/
7/4/21 ——— Antarctica hit record high temperature in 2020, scientists confirm
https://thehill.com/policy/equilibrium-sustainability/561463-antarctica-hit-record-high-temperature-in-2020-scientists
7/4/21 ——--'This Is Our Future' Without Climate Action, Advocates Warn After Pipeline Causes Fire in Gulf of Mexico - “Having to put out a fire in the middle of the Gulf of Mexico feels just too difficult to believe. And yet…"
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/03/our-future-without-climate-action-advocates-warn-after-pipeline-causes-fire-gulf
7/4/21 ——— The US power grid isn’t ready for climate change - In recent weeks, you’ve either had power problems or you’ve heard about them. 
https://www.vox.com/recode/2021/7/3/22560691/power-grid-climate-change-heat-wave
7/4/21 ——— Seasonal Allergies Are Getting Worse Due to the Climate Crisis
https://truthout.org/articles/seasonal-allergies-are-getting-worse-due-to-the-climate-crisis/
7/4/21 ——— What I’m Teaching My Daughter About Living in Extreme Heat - I learned how to tolerate the heat in Arizona. I just never thought I’d have to put those lessons to use in Portland.
https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/07/what-im-teaching-my-daughter-about-living-in-extreme-heat/619359/
7/5/21 ——— Oregon's governor worries heat wave a 'harbinger of things to come’
https://www.politico.com/news/2021/07/04/oregon-governor-heat-wave-harbinger-498047
LOOKING BACK:  A record 15 heat warnings were issued by the National Weather Service for the Seattle area
https://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/Emergency/PlansOEM/SHIVA/SHIVAv7.0-Heat.pdf
LOOKING BACK:  The thawing of Alaska 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/211927.stm
LOOKING BACK:  King County adopts one of the boldest climate action plans in the nation
http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/News/release/2015/November/16-climate-action-plan.aspx
7/7/21 ——— Gov. Inslee declares state of emergency for wildfires, announces limited burn ban
https://komonews.com/news/local/gov-inslee-declares-state-of-emergency-for-wildfires-announces-limited-burn-ban
7/7/21 ——— Washington's wildfire season could be as damaging as worst in state history, analyst says
https://komonews.com/news/local/washingtons-wildfire-season-could-be-as-damaging-as-worst-in-state-history-analyst-says
7/7/21 ——— Heat wave evokes fears of another massive salmon die-off in PNW - Unprecedented temperatures recall a 2015 heat wave that killed 99% of salmon returning to one stretch of the Snake River.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/07/heat-wave-evokes-fears-another-massive-salmon-die-pnw
7/7/21 ——— Study: Northwest heat wave impossible without climate change
https://komonews.com/news-brief-newsletter/study-northwest-heat-wave-impossible-without-climate-change
7/7/21 ——— Washington state forests nearing all-time record for dryness
https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-state-forests-nearing-all-time-record-for-dryness
7/7/21 ——— Podcast | Why now is the time to embrace climate migration - Journalists Sonia Shah and Abrahm Lustgarten discuss what happens when people must flee from drought, fire and floods.
https://crosscut.com/podcast/crosscut-talks/3/21/podcast-why-now-time-embrace-climate-migration
7/8/21 ——— Marine life, local shellfish farmers assess damage after extreme heat wave
https://komonews.com/news/local/marine-life-local-shellfish-farmers-assess-damage-after-extreme-heat-wave
7/8/21 ——— Washington state to release emergency heat rules for farmworkers as advocates demand added protections
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/agriculture/washington-state-to-release-emergency-heat-rules-for-farmworkers-as-advocates-demand-added-protections/
7/10/21 ——— A Green New Deal for Pacific Northwest Forests, Workers, and Communities - Even as we grapple with the increasingly dire impacts of the climate crisis, opportunities to create a better future abound.
https://www.commondreams.org/views/2021/07/09/green-new-deal-pacific-northwest-forests-workers-and-communities
7/11/21 ——— 30% of Mt Rainier's snowpack melted off during historic heatwave
https://komonews.com/newsletters-deprecated/news-brief-newsletter-deprecated/30-of-mt-rainiers-snowpack-melted-off-during-historic-heatwave
7/14/21 ——— Fighting wildfires in western WA requires different approaches - Wildfires don’t affect only the drier, eastern part of the state. The densely populated west side is also vulnerable to burns.
https://crosscut.com/opinion/2021/07/fighting-wildfires-western-wa-requires-different-approaches
7/14/21 ——--'Looking pretty grim:' Wildfires torch over 94,000 acres in Wash. state so far
https://komonews.com/news/local/looking-pretty-grim-nearly-50000-acres-have-been-scorched-during-this-wildfire-season
7/14/21 ——— Wildfires spur concern about worsening air quality in Western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/wildfires-spur-concern-about-worsening-air-quality-in-western-washington
7/14/21 ——— Coleman Glacier on Mount Baker rapidly shrinking during summer
https://komonews.com/news/local/coleman-glacier-on-mount-baker-rapidly-shrinking-during-summer
7/15/21 ——— Gov. Inslee issues statewide drought emergency declaration
https://komonews.com/news/local/gov-inslee-issues-statewide-drought-emergency-declaration
7/15/21 ——— Weather conditions impact how fire crews battle Pacific Northwest fires
https://komonews.com/news/local/weather-conditions-impact-how-fire-crews-battle-pacific-northwest-fires
7/15/21 ——— Firefighters on frontlines of Bootleg Fire: 'We've never seen anything like this’
https://komonews.com/news/local/firefighters-on-frontlines-of-bootleg-fire-weve-never-seen-anything-like-this
7/16/21 ——— Washington governor calls it the ‘summer of climate change’ as West Coast to be hit with another heatwave from Saturday - ‘This is not political hyperbole. It is a scientific consensus that is jarring the life of every Washingtonian in some way,’ says Governor Inslee
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/news/washington-heatwave-inslee-drought-emergency-b1884596.html
7/16/21 ——— The Government Cut Off Water to Farmers in the Klamath Basin. It Reignited a Decades-Old War Over Water and Fish - Drought has long fueled tensions between growers, who depend on the water for irrigation, and the Klamath Tribes, who hold two protected fish species as sacred.
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/16072021/drought-klamath-basin-oregon-california-agriculture-tribes-fish/
7/17/21 ——— Oregon wildfire causes miles-high ‘fire clouds’ as flames grow - Pyrocumulus clouds viewable from 100 miles away as Bootleg fire grows beyond size of New York City
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/16/bootleg-fire-oregon-fire-clouds-pyrocumulus
7/17/21 ——— What’s in wildfire smoke? A toxicologist explains the health risks
https://theconversation.com/whats-in-wildfire-smoke-a-toxicologist-explains-the-health-risks-164597
7/17/21 ——— Oregon Workers Feared For Their Lives During Heat Wave, OSHA Complaints Show - Around the state, workers said they lacked air conditioning and sufficient breaks as the Pacific Northwest shattered temperature records.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/oregon-workers-heat-wave-osha_n_60f148b6e4b0a771e802f616
7/19/21 ——— Inslee issues, amends proclamations relating to wildfires and recent extreme temperatures
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-issues-amends-proclamations-relating-wildfires-and-recent-extreme-temperatures
7/20/21 ——--Threat for wildfires in Washington increasing as long drought persists
https://komonews.com/news/local/threat-for-wildfires-in-washington-increasing-as-long-drought-persists
7/20/21 ——— Officials say surge in shellfish illnesses linked to heat wave
https://komonews.com/news/local/officials-say-surge-in-shellfish-illnesses-linked-to-heat-wave
7/21/21 ——— Bootleg Fire merges with another wildfire, grows to more than 380K acres
https://komonews.com/news/local/bootleg-fire-merges-with-log-fire-grows-to-more-than-380k-acres
7/22/21 ——— Over 90% of Oregon facing Severe Drought conditions - or worse
https://komonews.com/news/local/over-90-of-oregon-facing-severe-drought-conditions-or-worse
7/22/21 ——— ‘Nowhere is safe’: heat shatters vision of Pacific north-west as climate refuge
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/21/pacific-northwest-heatwave-dome-climate-change
7/23/21 ——— War with 3 fronts: Gov. Inslee talks wildfires, climate change & vaccine misinformation while in Nespelem
https://www.khq.com/news/war-with-3-fronts-gov-inslee-talks-wildfires-climate-change-vaccine-misinformation-while-in-nespelem/article_e58d8a28-ea75-11eb-857f-8f9e01274444.html
7/23/21 ——— Lessons from Indigenous firefighters on the front lines of Western wildfires - First Nations bring generations of knowledge to the fight against climate-fueled blazes.
https://www.vox.com/22586851/indigenous-native-firefighters-western-wildfires-climate-change
7/23/21 ——— A Stronger Electricity Grid Is Crucial To Cutting Carbon. Does That Make It Green?
https://www.invw.org/2021/07/21/a-stronger-electricity-grid-is-crucial-to-cutting-carbon-does-that-make-it-green/
7/25/21 ——— Climate crisis ‘a hammer hitting us in the head’, says Oregon governor as wildfires rage - California’s biggest fire destroys multiple homes while other blazes batter the American west
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/25/wildfires-california-oregon-west
7/29/21 ——— Colvilles meet governor at 'epicenter of climate change’
https://www.grandcoulee.com/story/2021/07/28/news/colvilles-meet-governor-at-epicenter-of-climate-change/14394.html
7/29/21 ——— Washington County's New Rules Against Fossil Fuel Expansion Celebrated as 'Blueprint' for Nation - “This is a landmark victory for the local communities who have stood up and held firm for over a decade to protect the climate, the Salish Sea, and their own health and safety.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/07/28/washington-countys-new-rules-against-fossil-fuel-expansion-celebrated-blueprint
7/29/21 ——— ‘Trying to survive’: Wells dry up amid Oregon water woes
https://www.seattletimes.com/business/trying-to-survive-wells-dry-up-amid-oregon-water-woes/
7/29/21 ——— The key to living with wildfire smoke? Preparation - Some parts of Washington have so far avoided smoky air. But that could change. Here’s what you can do to be ready.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/07/key-living-wildfire-smoke-preparation
JUNE 2021
6/1/21 ———- June kicks off with two-day heat wave in Western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/june-kicks-off-with-two-day-heat-wave-in-western-washington
6/1/21 ———- 'It could be pretty bad:' Fire danger rises in Washington this week
https://komonews.com/weather/it-could-be-pretty-bad-fire-danger-rises-in-washington-this-week
6/2/21 ———- Western States Sizzle Under Triple-Digit Temperatures - Temperatures in parts of California could reach well above 100 on Wednesday, and areas across Nevada and Washington State will continue to see sweltering conditions.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/01/us/excessive-heat-warning.html
6/3/21 ———- Puget Sound Energy turns to Montana wind power in push to reduce carbon emissions
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/puget-sound-energy-turns-to-montana-wind-power-in-push-to-reduce-carbon-emissions/
6/3/21 ———- At The Duwamish Longhouse, A Law Is Signed Requiring Environmental Justice From State Agencies
6/4/21 ——— Looking to escape wildfire smoke in WA this year? A new tool could help - Smoke forecasting is notoriously hard to do, but a new tool from the state Department of Ecology may help us anticipate hazardous air five days in the future.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/06/looking-escape-wildfire-smoke-wa-year-new-tool-could-help
6/7/21 ——— The West Can End the Water Wars Now - Far-right radicals in Southern Oregon are threatening to bust open an irrigation canal. Instead, the region could be a model for managing watersheds in a warmer world.
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/06/oregon-water-drought-conflict/619109/
6/7/21 ——— Oregon fall firestorms cautionary tale in worsening drought
https://apnews.com/article/nv-state-wire-oregon-fires-climate-change-nm-state-wire-0fcfcde1ab4a5a9b05877e2c40547855
6/8/21 ——— Amid mega-drought, rightwing militia stokes water rebellion in US west - Demonstrations have sparked fears of a confrontation between law enforcement and rightwing anti-government activists
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/08/klamath-falls-oregon-protests-ammon-bundy
6/8/21 ——— ‘Truly an emergency’: how drought returned to California – and what lies ahead
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/07/california-drought-oregon-west-climate-change
6/9/21 ——— Carbon in Earth's atmosphere reaches highest mark in modern history, scientists say
https://komonews.com/weather/carbon-in-earths-atmosphere-reaches-highest-mark-in-modern-history-scientists-say
6/9/21 ——— Facing climate concerns, will King County stop Boeing Field expansion? - Not long ago, halting an airport expansion over climate issues and environmental justice concerns might have seemed far-fetched. But times are changing.
https://crosscut.com/opinion/2021/06/facing-climate-concerns-will-king-county-stop-boeing-field-expansion
6/10/21 ——— Inslee Statement on Record Global Carbon Levels
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-record-global-carbon-levels
6/10/21 ——— The Salish Sea: An imperiled wonder of the Northwest
https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-salish-sea-an-imperiled-wonder-of-the-northwest
6/10/21 ——— Podcast | Can conservative America embrace climate policy? - Sen. Jon Tester discusses the challenges facing Democrats as they try to convince red state voters to go green.
https://crosscut.com/podcast/crosscut-talks/3/15/podcast-can-conservative-america-embrace-climate-policy
6/11/21 ——— 50+ Groups Across US Northwest Unveil Green New Deal Vision for Region's Vital Forests - “The forests of the Pacific Northwest are a world-class natural climate solution. It is time that we started treating them as such.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/06/09/50-groups-across-us-northwest-unveil-green-new-deal-vision-regions-vital-forests
6/11/21 ——— Approaching 'weird' weather system could break June rainfall records this weekend
https://komonews.com/news/local/approaching-weird-weather-system-could-break-june-rainfall-records-this-weekend
6/13/21 ——— Western U.S. may be entering its most severe drought in modern history
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/drought-western-united-states-modern-history/
6/13/21 ——— Washington can expect a warmer, drier summer – and more wildfires
6/20/21 ——— Severe heat and drought are the hallmarks of a changing West
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/severe-heat-and-drought-are-the-hallmarks-of-a-changing-west/
6/21/21 ——— ‘Heat dome’ may push Western Washington temperatures into record-breaking territory
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/heat-dome-may-push-western-washington-temperatures-into-record-breaking-territory/
6/21/21 ——— Wildfire smoke: A burning health issue is getting worse - As the hazardous haze increases during fire seasons, it’s time to get serious and prepare, experts say.
6/22/21 ——— How hot was it? Hot enough to tie a record that had stood for 29 years
https://komonews.com/newsletters-deprecated/news-brief-newsletter-deprecated/summer-off-to-toasty-start-next-weekend-could-be-even-hotter
6/23/21 ——— New maps of King County, Seattle show how some communities are harder hit by heat waves
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/new-maps-of-king-county-seattle-show-how-some-communities-are-harder-hit-by-heat-waves/
6/23/21 ——— Home preps can help against upcoming historic heat wave
https://komonews.com/news/local/home-preps-can-help-against-upcoming-historic-heat-wage
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6/24/21 ——— ‘Jaw-dropping’ forecast is warning sign of climate change’s future impact in Washington, scientists say
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/jaw-dropping-forecast-is-warning-sign-of-climate-changes-future-impact-in-washington-scientists-say/
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6/24/21 ——— 104 degrees in Seattle? Looming heat wave could smash records, last for days
https://komonews.com/news/local/forecast-record-shattering-western-wash-heat-wave-could-last-days
6/24/21 ——— Seattle preps, braces for coming heat wave that is likely to break records
https://komonews.com/weather/seattle-preps-braces-for-coming-heatwave-that-is-likely-to-break-records
6/24/21 ——— Record heat could lead to heat-related illnesses, reminders for staying safe
https://komonews.com/news/local/record-heat-could-lead-to-heat-related-illnesses-reminders-for-staying-safe
6/24/21 ——— Historic heat wave, low humidity create high risk of brush and wildfires
https://komonews.com/news/local/historic-heat-wave-low-humidity-create-high-risk-of-brush-and-wildfires
6/24/21 ——— Firefighters brace for busy weekend ahead as extreme heat rolls into region
https://komonews.com/news/local/firefighters-brace-for-busy-weekend-ahead-as-extreme-heat-rolls-into-region
6/24/21 ——— 111 degrees forecast in Portland as 'life-threatening' heat looms
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-forecasts/dangerous-heat-wave-to-roast-portland-seattle-pacific-northwest/968046
6/24/21 ——— All-time record triple digit heat forecast for many people that don't have A/C
https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/24/weather/heat-wave-oregon-washington-idaho/index.html
6/25/21 ——— Inslee increases capacity for publicly owned or operated, and non-profit cooling centers
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-increases-capacity-publicly-owned-or-operated-and-non-profit-cooling-centers
6/25/21 ——— How climate change worsens our current weather pattern
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/how-climate-change-worsens-our-current-weather-pattern/72A4WXKC2JDFBOCQJJAHLUKQ6Q/
6/25/21 ——— Heat Grips Pacific Northwest Today To Monday
https://earthsky.org/earth/heat-grips-pacific-northwest-late-june-2021/?utm_source=EarthSky+News&utm_campaign=cdcf5e0eaf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_02_02_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c643945d79-cdcf5e0eaf-395109277
6/25/21 ——— City of Seattle amps up resources to help residents beat the heat
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/city-seattle-amps-up-resources-help-residents-beat-heat/GEWAPNNQPRDXLMFURBKA4OIIZE/
6/25/21 ——— Dueling heat waves are baking the East and West Coasts. One is going to be worse than the other
https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/26/weather/heat-wave-forecast-west-east-coast/index.html
6/25/21 ——— Heat forecast leaves Washington farmers worried about crop damage
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/heat-forecast-leaves-washington-farmers-worried-about-crop-damage/
6/25/21 ——— Energy companies monitoring power grid amid extreme heat
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/energy-companies-monitoring-power-grid-amid-extreme-heat/SVNTKBP4DFA2PM52O2OWKB3KOA/
6/26/21 ——— Seattle hits 101 degrees, shattering record for hottest June day
https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-hits-101-degrees-shattering-record-for-hottest-june-day
6/26/21 ——— How the heat affects Washington's drought
https://komonews.com/news/local/how-the-heat-effects-washingtons-drought
6/26/21 ——— Extreme heat will be more frequent in the Pacific Northwest. Experts say region is not prepared
https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/26/weather/pacific-northwest-heat-climate-adaptation/index.html
6/26/21 ——— Heat waves can be life-threatening — for more reasons than one - How heat and air pollution make a dangerous public health duo
https://www.salon.com/2021/06/27/heat-waves-can-be-life-threatening--for-more-reasons-than-one_partner/
6/26/21 ——— High temperatures in the mountains this weekend creates risks from rapid snowmelt
https://komonews.com/news/local/high-temperatures-in-the-mountains-this-weekend-creates-risks-from-rapid-snowmelt
6/26/21 ——— Keeping your pet safe during the heat wave
https://komonews.com/news/local/keeping-your-pet-safe-during-the-heat-wave
6/26/21 ——— Inslee increases capacity for publicly owned or operated, and non-profit cooling centers
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-increases-capacity-publicly-owned-or-operated-and-non-profit-cooling-centers
6/26/21 ——— How climate change worsens our current weather pattern
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/how-climate-change-worsens-our-current-weather-pattern/72A4WXKC2JDFBOCQJJAHLUKQ6Q/
6/26/21 ——— Heat Grips Pacific Northwest Today To Monday
https://earthsky.org/earth/heat-grips-pacific-northwest-late-june-2021/?utm_source=EarthSky+News&utm_campaign=cdcf5e0eaf-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_02_02_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c643945d79-cdcf5e0eaf-395109277
6/26/21 ——— City of Seattle amps up resources to help residents beat the heat
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/city-seattle-amps-up-resources-help-residents-beat-heat/GEWAPNNQPRDXLMFURBKA4OIIZE/
6/26/21 ——— Dueling heat waves are baking the East and West Coasts. One is going to be worse than the other
https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/26/weather/heat-wave-forecast-west-east-coast/index.html
6/26/21 ——— Heat forecast leaves Washington farmers worried about crop damage
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/heat-forecast-leaves-washington-farmers-worried-about-crop-damage/
6/27/21 ——— Heat wave timeline: Monday expected to be hottest day of Washington's heat wave
Here’s what to expect as western Washington experiences a historic heat wave with highs in some areas forecast in the triple digits.
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/western-washington-heat-wave/281-be3b655c-77fb-4bcb-9fc1-d2378dd45d3f
6/27/21 ——— It's unlikely Washington will have another extreme heat wave this summer - KING 5 Meteorologist Adam Claibon says this weekend is likely the hottest airmass western Washington will experience this summer.
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/heat-wave-western-washington-another-one-not-likely/281-8d705ace-e4a4-492a-aa0c-559ad7682d70
6/27/21 ——— Thousands without power during historic heatwave
https://komonews.com/news/local/thousands-without-power-during-historic-heatwave
6/27/21 ——— Why the Northwest’s “Heat Dome” Is So Dangerous
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2021/06/heat-dome-seattle-portland-northwest-drought-climate-change-hot/
6/27/21 ——— Crews battle wildfire in 106 degree conditions
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/crews-battle-wildfire-106-degree-conditions/SJCPWTY7PBBBFBXHECZIC6Y3BI/
6/28/21 ——— New temperature record: SeaTac Airport hits 108 degrees
https://komonews.com/news/local/temperatures-expected-to-hit-100-across-western-washington
6/28/21 ——— Issaquah Highlands reach scorching 116 degrees, knocks out power for thousands
https://komonews.com/news/local/issaquah-highlands-reach-scorching-116-degrees-knocks-out-power-for-thousands
6/28/21 ——— Heatwaves and the danger of the Arctic Ocean heating up
https://arctic-news.blogspot.com/2021/06/heatwaves-and-the-danger-of-the-arctic-ocean-heating-up.html
6/28/21 ——— Global Warming Cauldron Boils Over in the Northwest in One of the Most Intense Heat Waves on Record Worldwide - As residents prepare for even more temperature records to fall in the heat dome forecast to persist for days, scientists see a heavy climate change fingerprint.
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/29062021/pacific-northwest-heat-wave-climate-change/
6/28/21 ——— Historic heat creates havoc on Western Washington roadways
https://komonews.com/news/local/historic-heat-creates-havoc-on-western-washington-roadways
6/28/21 ——— Road temperatures top 121 degrees in Western Washington
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/road-temperatures-top-121-degrees-western-washington/FIUMU3WATNCQVDVFGIXUKLCRNU/
6/28/21 ——— Pacific Northwest Heat Wave Is Buckling Roads And Melting Power Cables - Temperature records are shattering across a region that rarely deals with intense heat.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/pacific-northwest-heat-wave-roads_n_60da357ce4b085480fe39872
6/28/21 ——— Heat wave alters brush fire behavior, adding challenges for firefighters
https://komonews.com/news/local/heat-wave-alters-brush-fire-behavior-adding-challenges-for-firefighters
6/28/21 ——— Farmworkers push through hottest temperatures on record in Washington
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/farmworkers-push-through-hottest-temperatures-on-record-in-washington/
6/28/21 ——— Ferocious heat wave especially hard on outdoor workers, restaurants
https://komonews.com/news/local/ferocious-heat-wave-especially-hard-on-outdoor-workers-restaurant-cooks
6/28/21 ——— Know the signs of heat illness and take steps to prevent dehydration as it heats up in Washington - Dizziness, nausea, headaches and muscle cramps are all signs of heat illness.
https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/washington-heat-wave-tips-avoid-illness-dehydration/281-589e19b1-78ff-442b-a5fe-2a613d823d4d
6/28/21 ——— Veterinarian sees surge in dogs suffering from heat stroke during Puget Sound heat wave
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/pets-and-animals/dogs-heat-stroke-washington-state-heat-wave/281-0882de22-c27d-477e-9c18-e156e8bac217
6/28/21 ——— Air-Conditioning Was Once Taboo in Seattle. Not Anymore. - An intense heat wave is set to torment the Pacific Northwest. Many who have always done without air-conditioners are scrambling to get them now.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/25/us/western-heat-wave.html
6/28/21 ——— Extreme heat's impact on Northwest infrastructure gives a taste of climate change - Trains were slowed, and roads buckled in extreme heat, prompting experts to discuss climate resilience.
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/extreme-heat-northwest-infrastructure-climate-change/281-3f66ada0-412f-488e-8890-10ba9670986b
6/28/21 ——— Heat wave timeline: Cooler air arrives Tuesday in western Washington - Here’s what to expect as western Washington starts to cool down from a historic heat wave that recorded temperatures well into the triple digits.
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/western-washington-heat-wave/281-be3b655c-77fb-4bcb-9fc1-d2378dd45d3f
6/29/21 ——— Gov. Inslee: Heat wave is beginning of permanent climate emergency - VIDEO
https://www.msnbc.com/all-in/watch/gov-inslee-heat-wave-is-beginning-of-permanent-climate-emergency-115635781914?fbclid=IwAR1qquJpoK65e9Kkj6PQsha_wd7cAQWBTr4m-VlMvervQP8ZrUwkfRsy0jk
6/29/21 ——— LOOKING BACK:   Everett City Council Declares Climate Crisis
https://myeverettnews.com/2020/01/30/everett-city-council-declares-climate-crisis/
6/29/21 ——— LOOKING BACK:   Cliff Mass: No need for Everett to declare climate emergency
https://mynorthwest.com/1695386/dori-climate-emergency/?
6/29/21 ——— Op-ed: Let’s keep up the heat on urgent action in climate crisis
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/op-ed-let’s-keep-heat-urgent-action-climate-crisis
6/29/21 ——— First Thing: officials warn historic heatwave in North American west is just the beginning - Extreme weather is the start of a ‘permanent emergency’ caused by climate breakdown, Americans have been told. Plus, the man who made a $1bn business from celebrity shoutouts
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jun/30/first-thing-officials-warn-historic-heatwave-in-north-american-west-is-just-the-beginning
6/29/21 ——— Nowhere Is Ready for This Heat - The Pacific Northwest is melting now, but all across America the infrastructure we have was built for the wrong century.
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/06/portland-seattle-heatwave-warning/619313/
6/29/21 ——— Many worried about severe wildfires in Washington after historic heat wave
https://komonews.com/news/local/many-worried-about-severe-wildfires-in-washington-after-historic-heat-wave
6/29/21 ——— Biden Unveils Plan To Combat Threat Of Western Wildfires Amid Extreme Drought - The president is meeting with Western state governors as concerns grow over the risk of a historic fire season.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/biden-western-state-governors-wildfires_n_60dbba54e4b0a3e21b3318fd
6/29/21 ——— As wildfires rage, Biden will raise federal firefighter pay
https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/as-wildfires-rage-biden-will-raise-federal-firefighter-pay
6/29/21 ——— 2 dead from heat exposure during Monday’s record temperatures in King County
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/2-dead-from-heat-exposure-during-record-temperatures-monday-in-king-county/
6/29/21 ——--'This Is the Climate Emergency': Dozens of Sudden Deaths Reported as Canada Heat Hits Record 121°F - “This is not the new normal. Normal is going to keep changing until we stop emitting greenhouse gas emissions.”
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/06/30/climate-emergency-dozens-sudden-deaths-reported-canada-heat-hits-record-121degf
6/29/21 ——— Trees are dying of thirst in the Western drought – here’s what’s going on inside their veins
https://theconversation.com/trees-are-dying-of-thirst-in-the-western-drought-heres-whats-going-on-inside-their-veins-162385
6/29/21 ——— Mass bird death event in Seattle attributed to record heat Monday - State wildlife officials say it appears dozens of juvenile terns fled the heat by jumping from an industrial roof, injuring and killing many.
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/mass-bird-death-event-in-seattle-attributed-to-western-washington-heat-wave/281-672d0f7d-d182-4704-9a1d-990616e0f372
6/29/21 ——— Historic drought in the West is forcing ranchers to take painful measures
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/historic-drought-in-west-forcing-ranchers-to-take-painful-measures
6/29/21 ——— Explosive Growth of Toxic Algae Threatens Water Supplies Across US
https://truthout.org/articles/explosive-growth-of-toxic-algae-threatens-water-supplies-across-us/
6/29/21 ——— 2.9 feet of snow melts from Mount Rainier during heat wave, measurement shows
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/29-feet-snow-melts-mount-rainier-during-heat-wave-measurement-shows/G3POBBDKIBAQJKZUT7S5UEDEIY/
6/29/21 ——— I Moved to Portland Because It Seemed Like a Safe Bet in the Face of Climate Change. I Was Naive
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/portland-heat-wave-2021-1190804/
6/29/21 ——— Cool-down begins as Pacific marine air arrives in Western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/cool-down-begins-as-pacific-marine-air-arrives-in-western-washington


MAY 2021
5/1/21 —- State lawmakers approve key climate and environmental legislation - Bills target clean fuel standards and carbon emissions.
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/state-lawmakers-approve-key-climate-and-environmental-legislation/
5/2/21 —- At the Washington Legislature, big and surprising wins on climate, policing and tax proposals
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/__trashed-11/
5/3/21 —- Washington Legislature charts ‘new beginning’ in climate change fight - As the dust settles in Olympia, the state has finally embraced cap and trade, electric cars and environmental justice.
https://crosscut.com/politics/2021/05/washington-legislature-charts-new-beginning-climate-change-fight
5/3/21 —- Washington state’s carbon pricing bill could be most far-reaching in nation. How will it work?
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/washington-states-carbon-pricing-bill-could-be-most-far-reaching-in-nation-so-how-will-it-work/
5/4/21 —- Grab bag of weather this week in the Seattle area: heat, rain, wind and thunder
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/grab-bag-of-weather-this-week-in-the-seattle-area-heat-rain-wind-and-thunder/
5/13/21 —- Warming seas could wipe out Snake River chinook by 2060, scientists predict
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/warming-seas-could-wipe-out-snake-river-chinook-by-2060-scientists-predict/
5/14/21 —-'Worst day': Water crisis deepens on California-Oregon line - Federal regulators shut off irrigation water to farmers from a critical reservoir and said they wouldn't send extra water to dying salmon or to wildlife refuges.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/worst-day-water-crisis-deepens-california-oregon-line-n1267479
5/17/21 —-'Inslee signs climate change legislative package
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-signs-climate-change-legislative-package
5/17/21 —-'Washington State Tells Businesses to Eliminate Emissions by 2050 - Washington Gov. Jay Inslee is set to sign a law today mandating that a broad swath of industries essentially eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. The new standards, the most aggressive in the nation, will go into effect in 2023.
https://www.kmjnow.com/news/washington-state-tells-businesses-to-eliminate-emissions-by-2050/
5/17/21 —-'Inslee signs ambitious environmental protection laws for Washington state - Gov. Jay Inslee says Washington state intends to cut climate pollution by over 50% in the next nine years.
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/inslee-signs-ambitious-environmental-protection-laws-for-washington-state/281-9821f3db-75e6-4bd1-8de2-4c5ca04f8e65
5/20/21 —-Warm summer expected as Washington state endures 4th-driest spring on record
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/warm-summer-expected-as-washington-state-endures-fourth-driest-spring-on-record/
APRIL 2021
4/1/21 ——— With oil refineries in the background, Gov. Inslee urges action on these climate change bills
https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/state/washington/article250311814.html
4/1/21 ——— Inslee statement on Biden's "American Jobs Plan”
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-bidens-american-jobs-plan
4/1/21 ——— Strong environmental justice mandates stripped out of HEAL Act - The environmental proposal in the state Legislature was designed to protect communities of color, but will it make a difference?
https://crosscut.com/politics/2021/04/strong-environmental-justice-mandates-stripped-out-heal-act
4/2/21 ——— Study finds drastic increase in WA properties deemed at-risk of flooding
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/northwest/study-finds-drastic-increase-in-wa-properties-deemed-at-risk-of-flooding/
4/5/21 ——— Inslee letter to Congressional delegation on infrastructure priorities
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-letter-congressional-delegation-infrastructure-priorities
4/7/21 ——— Inslee to Biden: Brag more about climate action
https://www.eenews.net/stories/1063729353
4/10/21 ——— Washington state Senate OKs carbon-cap legislation
https://komonews.com/news/local/washington-state-senate-oks-carbon-cap-legislation
4/12/21 ——— Record low temperatures followed by 7 days of sunshine and warm weather, Spring is here!
https://komonews.com/news/local/record-low-temperature-recorded-in-sea-tac-followed-by-7-days-of-sunshine-and-warm-weather
4/15/21 ——— From defeat to the White House for young climate advisers
https://www.eenews.net/stories/1063729907
4/15/21 ——— It Was an Old Apple Orchard. Now It Could Be the Future of Clean Hydrogen Energy in Washington State
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/15042021/green-hydrogen-washington-state/
4/16/21 ——— A first for Washington, locals advise lawmakers on climate change - Everyday people gathered for the first Washington Climate Assembly to learn about and decide which solutions to prioritize. Now, it’s lawmakers’ move.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/04/first-washington-locals-advise-lawmakers-climate-change
4/16/21 ——— Washington State plans to phase out new gas cars by 2030
https://www.fastcompany.com/90625844/washington-state-plans-to-phase-out-new-gas-cars-by-2030
4/16/21 ——— Inside Washington’s $328M push to prevent disastrous wildfires - The state Legislature is considering a massive investment to step up firefighting, improve forests and secure communities near the fire lines.
https://crosscut.com/politics/2021/04/inside-washingtons-328m-push-prevent-disastrous-wildfires
4/16/21 ——— The future of WA transportation hinges on carbon pricing debate - Top legislators want to put a price on carbon to raise money for transportation projects. But with time running out, they can’t agree on the details.
https://crosscut.com/politics/2021/04/future-wa-transportation-hinges-carbon-pricing-debate
4/17/21 ——— Seattle could soar to 80 degrees this weekend in warmest stretch yet of 2021
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/warmest-temperatures-of-the-year-western-washington/281-cc04b50e-df91-4ed2-bcfe-e7087b670c67
4/17/21 ——— Officials warn of early start to wildfire season after devastating 2020
https://komonews.com/news/local/officials-warn-of-early-start-to-wildfire-season-after-devastating-2020
4/18/21 ——— Seattle area hits 80 degrees for the first time this year, but spring weather on the way back
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/seattle-area-hits-80-degrees-for-the-first-time-this-year-but-spring-weather-on-the-way-back/
4/19/21 ——— As States Thwart Climate Progress, Progressives Pitch A Lifeline To Green Cities - Reps. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) are pitching a Green New Deal for local governments.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/green-new-deal-cities_n_607d8f3ce4b051555027d81a
4/19/21 ——— Level 2 evacuations in effect for homes near Auburn-area wildfire
https://komonews.com/news/local/level-2-evacuations-in-effect-for-homes-near-green-valley-wildfire
4/22/21 ——— Bill to prevent and fight wildfires approved by Legislature
https://komonews.com/news/local/bill-to-prevent-and-fight-wildfires-approved-by-legislature


4/24/21 ——— Washington Legislature passes carbon pricing bill, giving big win to Inslee, environmentalists
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/washington-legislature-passes-carbon-pricing-bill-giving-big-win-to-inslee-environmentalists/
4/24/21 ——— Rainy weather returns to western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/rainy-weather-returns-to-western-washington
4/25/21 ——— Inslee statement on 2021 legislative session
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-2021-legislative-session
4/26/21 ——— 2021 legislative session ends with historic wins for climate, COVID relief
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/2021-legislative-session-ends-historic-wins-climate-covid-relief
4/29/21 ——— Despite snow and rain, Pacific Northwest faces drought
https://komonews.com/news/local/despite-snow-and-rain-pacific-northwest-faces-drought
4/29/21 ——— Drought conditions arise for Pacific Northwest, may spell trouble for summer
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/drought-conditions-arise-for-pacific-northwest-may-spell-trouble-for-summer/
4/30/21 ——— Cascadia needs cleaner fuels to trim carbon emissions by 2030
Decarbonizing heavy vehicles and industry could take decades. That makes biofuel development crucial now.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/04/cascadia-needs-cleaner-fuels-trim-carbon-emissions-2030
MARCH 2021 
3/1/21 ———  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.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/03/digital-maps-show-how-climate-changes-impact-wa-isnt-equal
3/3/21 ———  Forecasters project more dreary, damp spring than usual in Western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/forecasters-project-more-dreary-damp-spring-than-usual-in-western-washington
3/9/21 ———  Forecasters project more dreary, damp spring than usual in Western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/forecasters-project-more-dreary-damp-spring-than-usual-in-western-washington
3/10/21 ———  We Are Local Leaders Uniting to Hold Climate Polluters Accountable - We wouldn't be forced to tackle these unprecedented challenges were it not for the oil and gas industry that has spent decades polluting our climate and lying about it in order to protect their profits. 
https://www.commondreams.org/views/2021/03/09/we-are-local-leaders-uniting-hold-climate-polluters-accountable
3/10/21 ———  People of color across Cascadia speak up against climate change - From country towns to South Seattle, activists say the government must listen to long-marginalized communities that feel climate change’s biggest impacts.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/03/people-color-across-cascadia-speak-against-climate-change
3/10/21 ———  Amazon tells Gov. Inslee it supports clean fuel standard in WA = The tech giant says it fully supports the contentious measure. Could this tip the scales in the Legislature?
https://crosscut.com/politics/2021/03/amazon-tells-gov-inslee-it-supports-clean-fuel-standard-wa
3/19/21 ———  Clean fuel legislation could be blocked again by one WA Democrat
https://crosscut.com/politics/2021/03/clean-fuel-legislation-could-be-blocked-again-one-wa-democrat
3/20/21 ———  Amid climate crisis, a proposal to save Washington state forests for carbon storage, not logging
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/amid-climate-crisis-a-proposal-to-save-washington-state-forests-for-carbon-storage-not-logging/
3/21/21 ———  The bills we’re tracking in the 2021 Washington state Legislature - Pandemic relief, climate change, police accountability, taxes and more — here’s what we’re watching halfway into the session.
https://crosscut.com/politics/2021/03/bills-were-tracking-2021-washington-state-legislature
3/21/21 ———  The HEAL Act gives WA a path to environmental justice - The measure before the Legislature aims to address the long history of environmental harm in the state.
https://crosscut.com/opinion/2021/03/heal-act-gives-wa-path-environmental-justice
3/23/21 ———  WA desperately needs more aerial wildfire resources, converted Boeing 747 could help
https://komonews.com/news/local/wa-desperately-needs-more-aerial-wildfire-resources-converted-boeing-747-could-help
February 2021
2/8/21 ————- Foothill snow expected Sunday evening ahead of week-long cold snap
https://komonews.com/news/local/foothill-snow-expected-sunday-evening-ahead-of-week-long-cold-snap
2/11/21 ————- How does incoming weather pattern compare to snowy storm that set records in 2019?
https://komonews.com/news/local/how-does-incoming-weather-pattern-compare-to-snowy-storm-that-set-records-in-2019
2/13/21 ————- Third winter storm looms with threat of more snow, freezing rain
https://komonews.com/news/local/third-winter-storm-looms-with-threat-of-more-snow-freezing-rain
2/15/21 ————- Focus shifts to rain as blankets of snow melts in Puget Sound
https://komonews.com/news/local/focus-shifts-to-rain-as-blankets-of-snow-melts-in-puget-sound
2/15/21 ————- Study: Warmer weather will increase flooding in the Columbia River Basin this century
https://www.opb.org/article/2021/02/15/climate-change-columbia-river-basin-flooding-increase-warmer-weather/
2/17/21 ————- Surging snowpack can have positive impact on salmon, slow start to wildfire season
https://komonews.com/news/local/surging-snowpack-can-have-positive-impact-on-salmon-slow-start-to-wildfire-season
2/17/21 ————- Warming seas could wipe out Snake River chinook by 2060, scientists predict
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/warming-seas-could-wipe-out-snake-river-chinook-by-2060-scientists-predict/
2/18/21 ————- Here comes the rain again: Atmospheric River to snap Seattle back to winter reality
https://komonews.com/news/local/here-comes-the-rain-again-atmospheric-river-to-snap-seattle-back-to-winter-reality
2/18/21 ————- WA lawmakers look to fix climate while solving the housing crisis - Efforts to expand the state’s green building rules would, among other things, phase out gas heat and appliances in most homes and businesses.
https://crosscut.com/politics/2021/02/wa-lawmakers-look-fix-climate-while-solving-housing-crisis
2/18/21 ————- Experts weigh in on if Washington's power grid could collapse like Texas’
https://komonews.com/news/local/experts-weigh-in-on-if-washingtons-power-grid-could-collapse-like-texas
2/23/21 ————- Cascades mountain passes reporting near historic levels of snow this winter
https://komonews.com/news/local/cascades-mountain-passes-reporting-near-historic-levels-of-snow-this-winter
2/24/21 ————- Mapping Climate Vulnerability
https://www.invw.org/2021/02/24/mapping-climate-vulnerability/
JANUARY — 2021
1/1/21 ——————— Lake Washington sockeye hit record low, another signature Seattle fish at brink of extinction
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/lake-washington-sockeye-hit-record-low-another-signature-seattle-fish-at-brink-of-extinction/
1/3/21 ——————— A legislative session like no other we’ve seen
https://www.seattleweekly.com/opinion/a-legislative-session-like-no-other-weve-seen-roegner/
1/3/21 ——————— Centralia coal-burning plant shutters unit nine years after Washington law passes to cut emissions
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/centralia-coal-burning-power-plant-shuts-down-closure-transalta-gregoire/281-f8e410db-c912-4c6c-99f8-9cd4a6687c0b
1/3/21 ——————— Heavy rain increasing chance of landslides in Puget Sound lowlands, avalanches in the mountains
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/heavy-rainfall-could-lead-to-flooding-landslides-western-washington/281-1746086b-6499-46fc-8f68-a9b3db6f5cbc
1/11/21 ——————— How Cascadia has faltered in addressing climate change - Washington, Oregon and British Columbia all pledged to slash greenhouse gas emissions, and all fell short. Why?
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/01/how-cascadia-has-faltered-addressing-climate-change
1/11/21 ——————— Oregon lawmakers reluctantly make $17 million downpayment on wildfire preparedness
https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2021/01/oregon-lawmakers-reluctantly-make-17-million-downpayment-on-wildfire-preparedness.html
1/11/21 ——————— 1-2 punch of soggy storms to bring heavy rains, potential flooding
https://komonews.com/news/local/1-2-punch-of-soggy-storms-to-bring-heavy-rains-potential-flooding
1/12/21 ——————— Over 500,000 without power as windstorm slams rain-soaked region
https://komonews.com/news/local/over-500000-without-power-as-windstorm-slams-rain-soaked-region
1/17/21 ——————— How Cascadia’s climate activists fought off fossil fuels and succeeded - During a decade when the region’s governments flouted their carbon emissions goals, activists who came together to stop exports surpassed their wildest expectations.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/01/how-cascadias-climate-activists-fought-fossil-fuels-and-succeeded
1/17/21 ——————— Cooling trend may prompt a little lowland snow next week
https://komonews.com/news/local/cooling-trend-may-bring-a-little-lowland-snow-next-week
1/20/21 ——————— Report: Salmon in WA are ‘teetering on the brink of extinction’ - The Northwest’s iconic fish are in crisis due to warming waters and habitat degradation, the recent report shows.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/01/report-salmon-wa-are-teetering-brink-extinction
1/21/21 ——————— Washington scientist hopeful after President Biden's first executive orders address climate change
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/bidens-first-executive-orders-address-climate-change-environmental-issues/281-fc306f30-af24-4d00-9acd-4affd72661b3
1/21/21 ——————— Gray whale population drops by quarter off U.S. West Coast
https://komonews.com/news/local/gray-whale-population-drops-by-quarter-off-us-west-coast
1/25/21 ——————— A renewed plan for climate protection emerges in Washington state - Redoubled climate goals and a fresh blueprint revive hopes to cut emissions. But ongoing fossil fuel development in B.C. could undercut progress in Cascadia. 
https://crosscut.com/environment/2021/01/renewed-plan-climate-protection-emerges-washington-state


1/28/21 ——————— Inslee statement on Biden climate plan
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-biden-climate-plan
DECEMBER 2020 
What happens if WA Gov. Jay Inslee takes a job in Biden’s cabinet - A federal appointment for Inslee would set off a cascade of political moves here in his home state.
https://crosscut.com/politics/2020/11/what-happens-if-wa-gov-jay-inslee-takes-job-bidens-cabinet
12/1/20 ————— Scientists say WA wildfire management must go beyond forests - Better management of dry rangelands east of the Cascades is key to slowing catastrophic fires.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2020/12/scientists-say-wa-wildfire-management-must-go-beyond-forests
12/1/20 ————— What will a Biden presidency mean for environmental protections and public lands — in Washington and beyond?
https://www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/what-will-a-biden-presidency-mean-for-environmental-protections-and-public-lands-in-washington-and-beyond/
12/2/20 ————— The year the West was burning: How the 2020 wildfire season got so extreme
https://theconversation.com/the-year-the-west-was-burning-how-the-2020-wildfire-season-got-so-extreme-148804
12/2/20 ————— U.S. Drought Monitor: November 25, 2020
https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/Friends of the Earth vs. Shell: 'Historic Moment' as Climate Movement Takes on Big Oil at The Hague
12/4/20 ————— Biden narrows list for top climate adviser ——— Inslee
https://www.eenews.net/stories/1063719759
12/6/20 ————— From Alaska to California, the climate is off-kilter in the West
https://grist.org/climate/from-alaska-to-california-the-climate-is-off-kilter-in-the-west/?platform=hootsuite
12/9/20 ————— Global warming leads to modulating nighttime climate in Seattle
http://www.dailyuw.com/news/scinews/article_5c9e3a44-3924-11eb-a320-13030563ea98.html
12/10/20 ————— Less snow is the new normal.  That’s trouble for farmers
https://www.eastoregonian.com/news/local/less-snow-is-the-new-norm-that-s-trouble-for-farmers/article_9910311c-3a32-11eb-a276-3bad0878f807.html
12/11/20 ————— A blueprint for regional resiliency
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/a-blueprint-for-regional-resiliency/
12/15/20 ————— Climate change fuels new toxic algal blooms along Pacific Coast
https://www.upi.com/Science_News/2020/12/14/Climate-change-fuels-new-toxic-algal-blooms-along-Pacific-Coast/2131607952944/
12/16/20 ————— Governor Jay Inslee holds a press conference at the State Capitol to announce his climate policy proposals as part of his 2021-2023 budget proposal. - VIDEO
https://www.tvw.org/watch/?clientID=9375922947&eventID=2020121107&fbclid=IwAR3oAua6r1fpUkYvBIv-Hu5BaJqr1eZyNETPevDkWT9IUrudKhvDg5LDRVo
12/16/20 ————— Inslee proposes his latest climate-change package as part of Washington budget
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslee-proposes-his-latest-climate-change-package-as-part-of-washington-budget-proposal/
12/16/20 ————— Inslee announces bold climate package for 2021–2023 biennium
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-announces-bold-climate-package-2021–2023-biennium
12/17/20 ————— Trio of storms bring potential for widespread river flooding, gusty winds
https://komonews.com/news/local/trio-of-storms-bring-potential-for-widespread-river-flooding-gusty-winds


12/17/20 ————— What you should know about WA Gov. Jay Inslee’s 2021 budget plan - The Democratic governor is proposing new taxes to help pay for coronavirus relief, plus an ambitious plan to cap carbon emissions in Washington state.
https://crosscut.com/politics/2020/12/what-you-should-know-about-wa-gov-jay-inslees-2021-budget-plan
12/28/20 ————— Dual storms to bring 4-5 feet of snow to Cascades by Sunday
https://komonews.com/news/local/dual-storms-to-bring-4-5-feet-of-snow-to-cascades-by-sunday
12/29/20 ————— Inslee proposes his latest climate-change package as part of Washington budget - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/jayinslee/posts/10158983678813466
12/29/20 ————— Inslee proposes his latest climate-change package as part of Washington budget
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslee-proposes-his-latest-climate-change-package-as-part-of-washington-budget-proposal/
12/29/20 ————— Passes to be pummeled with snow as 5 storms roll through over the next week
https://komonews.com/news/local/5-storms-in-a-week-2021-begins-as-2020-will-end-wet-and-blustery
12/31/20 ————— Record-breaking 7.5 inches of snow marks 13th-snowiest December day recorded in Spokane
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/record-breaking-7-5-inches-of-snow-marks-13th-snowiest-december-day-recorded-in-spokane/
NOVEMBER 2020 
Seattle versus Portland's weather rivalry, by the numbers…
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/how-often-does-seattle-beat-portland-in-heat
11/1/20 ————— Climate change rises as central topic while 2020 Election Day draws near (VIDEO)
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/climate-change-comes-front-of-mind-as-election-day-draws-near/281-9c8d1d42-930c-4638-afa9-2018ac09275f
11/4/20 ————— US formally exits Paris pact aiming to curb climate change
https://komonews.com/news/nation-world/us-formally-exits-paris-pact-aiming-to-curb-climate-change-11-04-2020
11/6/20 ————— The U.S. Officially Withdraws from the Paris Climate Agreement - Gov. Jay Inslee (VIDEO)
https://www.facebook.com/156188051194984/videos/364435611479211/
11/6/20 ————— Changing Pacific Conditions Raise Sea Level Along U.S. West Coast (VIDEO)
https://www.nasa.gov/feature/esnt/2020/for-us-west-coast-changing-pacific-conditions-raise-sea-level-rise-stakes
11/6/20 ————— What 13,000 wildfires teach us about Washington forests
https://crosscut.com/environment/2020/11/what-13000-wildfires-teach-us-about-washington-forests
11/7/20 ————— Too young to vote: Why these Seattle kids are so invested in the presidential election
https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/elections/too-young-to-vote-why-these-seattle-kids-are-so-invested-in-the-presidential-election/281-ed5a517f-b30b-44cd-b2c5-4114f98c76af
11/12/20 ————— Gov. Inslee touted as possible energy secretary, EPA head under Biden
https://komonews.com/news/local/gov-inslee-touted-as-possible-choice-for-energy-secretary-under-biden
11/12/20 ————— Inslee dismisses talk of a Biden Cabinet seat, but the speculation continues
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/inslee-mentioned-for-possible-biden-cabinet-posts/
11/13/20 ————— Chances for a La Niña winter in Pacific Northwest a 'sure bet,' meteorologists say
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/chances-for-a-la-nina-winter-in-pacific-northwest-high-washington-state/281-3c3c3db5-69c0-4541-9cfc-5df0d682e729
11/16/20 ————— Seattle could become the next 15-minute city - By making sure essential services are just a short walk or ride away, the city could recover from the pandemic and fight climate change at the same time.
https://crosscut.com/focus/2020/11/seattle-could-become-next-15-minute-city
11/16/20 ————— Western Washington wildfire is different — and it’s coming - Wildfires like the ones that struck Portland's suburbs are inching closer to Seattle. Here's how we can prepare.
https://crosscut.com/focus/2020/11/western-washington-wildfire-different-and-its-coming
11/23/20 ————— 13 straight rainy days in Seattle: Ho-hum here but would break records elsewhere
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/a-fortnight-straight-of-rain-in-seattle-ho-hum-here-but-would-break-records-elsewhere
11/27/20 ————— Washington releases new forest plan
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/washington-releases-new-forest-plan/
OCTOBER 2020 
Editorial: Let’s clear the air on wildfires, climate change:  Agreement and commitment is needed to address the causes of wildfires and climate change.
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/opinion/editorial-lets-clear-the-air-on-wildfires-climate-change/
10/02/20 —————- New toolkit will help King County cities develop customized climate strategies
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/northwest/new-toolkit-will-help-king-county-cities-develop-customized-climate-strategies/
10/01/20 —————- New Climate Action Toolkit will help King County cities develop customized climate strategies, mobilizing the region’s efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions
https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2020/September/30-climate-action-toolkit.aspx
10/02/20 —————- Winter is coming; here's the winter weather forecast for around the country
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/accuweather/us-america-winter-weather-forecast-2020-2021/507-daa66df8-2be4-411a-9c64-d9c383664abf
10/07/20 —————- Biden Considering New White House Office on Climate Change - Governor Inslee
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-07/biden-considering-new-white-house-office-on-climate-change
10/08/20 —————- Washington Gov. Jay Inslee On How To Stay Optimistic On Fighting Climate Change
https://www.npr.org/2020/10/04/920164724/washington-gov-jay-inslee-on-how-to-stay-optimistic-on-fighting-climate-change?fbclid=IwAR2GVWB8WdTk8fWI7s7ShybXCQk1zZcjD_wPVluvNYgLcsMYaZ78gWgXW1M
10/08/20 —————- Inslee, Ferguson issue joint statement regarding today’s oral argument on Trump’s Clean Power Plan rollbacks
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-ferguson-issue-joint-statement-regarding-today’s-oral-argument-trump’s-clean-power
10/09/20 —————- Kickoff to stormy season features rain, wind, lightning, and mountain snow
https://komonews.com/news/local/kickoff-to-stormy-season-features-rain-wind-lightning-and-mountain-snow
10/11/20 —————- Oct. 12, 1962: Columbus Day Windstorm still ranks as greatest in the Northwest
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/55-years-later-columbus-day-windstorm-still-ranks-as-greatest-in-the-northwest
10/14/20 —————- Wicked winds: Blustery weather linked to man's death, downed trees, power lines
https://komonews.com/news/local/windy-day-on-tap-as-autumn-storm-rolls-into-western-washington
10/14/20 —————- Tuesday rainstorm a reminder that flood season not that far off
https://komonews.com/news/local/tuesday-rainstorm-a-reminder-that-flood-season-not-that-far-off
10/17/20 —————- Winter in Seattle area expected to be colder, wetter than usual — does that mean more snow?
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/winter-in-seattle-area-expected-to-be-colder-wetter-than-usual-says-new-report/
10/20/20 —————- Climate change policy a stark divide as Biden and Trump battle for the White House
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/climate-change-policy-a-stark-divide-as-biden-and-trump-battle-for-the-white-house/
10/20/20 —————- WITH NEARLY 1 MILLION HOMES AT RISK, WASHINGTON IS LOSING THE WILDFIRE FIGHT
https://www.invw.org/2020/10/19/with-nearly-1-million-homes-at-risk-washington-is-losing-the-wildfire-fight/
10/21/20 —————- Winter is coming...early? First cold snap of season arriving later this week
https://komonews.com/news/local/winter-is-comingearly-first-cold-snap-of-season-arriving-later-this-week
10/22/20 —————- Snow Stats
https://www.seattleweatherblog.com/snow-stats/
10/25/20 —————- Second-snowiest October day on record for Spokane area
https://komonews.com/weather/second-snowiest-october-day-on-record-for-spokane-area
10/30/20 —————- If Biden Wins, Which Local Politicians Might Join His Administration?
https://www.seattlemet.com/news-and-city-life/2020/10/if-biden-wins-which-seattle-washington-politicians-might-join-his-administration
SEPTEMBER 2020 
9/1/20 ——————— ‘Fierce urgency’ on climate needed, county exec says
https://www.kuow.org/stories/fierce-urgency-on-climate-needed-county-exec-says
9/1/20 ——————— Raining champions: 4 PNW weather bloggers you should read
https://crosscut.com/environment/2020/09/raining-champions-4-pnw-weather-bloggers-you-should-read
9/3/20 ——————— Smoky skies to return to Seattle, then comes the heat again
https://komonews.com/news/local/smoky-skies-return-to-seattle-then-comes-the-heat-again
9/3/20 ——————— Inslee backs progressive over moderate Democrat in state Senate race
https://komonews.com/news/local/inslee-backs-progressive-over-moderate-democrat-in-state-senate-race
9/3/20 ——————— Who’s advising Joe Biden on climate? His former rivals. (Inslee)
https://grist.org/politics/whos-advising-joe-biden-on-climate-his-former-rivals/
9/6/20 ——————— Critical wildfire conditions brew for Pacific Northwest as rare heat, wind event combine
https://komonews.com/news/local/critical-wildfire-conditions-brew-for-pacific-northwest-as-rare-heat-wind-event-combine
9/7/20 ——————— Town of Malden, Wash. decimated by wildfire in Whitman County; Crews return Tuesday searching for possible victims
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wildfire/town-of-malden-destroyed-wildfire/293-508a1a33-fffb-4e33-bdb2-54f375c1a3d5
9/7/20 ——————— Fire leaps from one Eastside home to another, fed by hot, dry winds
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/fire-leaps-one-eastside-home-another-fed-by-hot-dry-winds/T5UA7ZOXSNA4NIONT3SI2ECV3I/
9/7/20 ——————— Wildfire smoke billows into Seattle area with flurry of 911 calls
https://kuow.org/stories/wildfire-smoke-billows-into-seattle-area-with-flurry-of-911-calls-d03e
9/8/20 ——————— Washington Smoke Information
https://wasmoke.blogspot.com/
9/8/20 ——————— Gov. Inslee, state officials give update on wildfire response (VIDEO)
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wildfire/keep-windows-closed-as-wildfire-smoke-lingers/281-5fe67c40-11f6-4c85-9a48-2e9636c7a0f6
9/8/20 ——————— Gov. Inslee : State ready to help counties grappling with wildfires
https://komonews.com/news/local/gov-inslee-state-read-to-help-counties-hard-hit-by-wildfires
9/9/20 ——————— Puget Sound Clean Air Agency
https://www.pscleanair.gov/
9/9/20 ——————— Gov. Inslee declares statewide emergency due to Washington wildfires
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wildfire/live-updates-fires-spread-across-puget-sound-including-washington-seattle-sumner-puyallup-graham/281-33fcb72f-4223-4cf4-bc9f-fba6e2a31d1c
9/9/20 ——————— AG FERGUSON LEADS LAWSUIT TO PROTECT AMERICA’S ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE FROM OIL AND GAS DRILLING
https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-ferguson-leads-lawsuit-protect-america-s-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-oil
9/9/20 ——————— With 'Irreparable Damage' Looming, 15 State AGs File Suit to Block Trump From Fossil Fuel Assault on Arctic Refuge
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/09/09/irreparable-damage-looming-15-state-ags-file-suit-block-trump-fossil-fuel-assault
9/10/20 ——————— Inslee statement on first wildfire fatality
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-statement-first-wildfire-fatality?fbclid=IwAR2uEQ-B62IpC4R_pF_cYX5WPBDIDrg6xRzeV22Ndrf_WDrxhZZldHNklkQ
9/10/20 ——————— Inslee issues proclamation providing assistance to families impacted by wildfires
https://www.governor.wa.gov/news-media/inslee-issues-proclamation-providing-assistance-families-impacted-wildfires
9/10/20 ——————— With their homes in ashes, and injured animals roaming, victims of Washington state wildfires wonder what’s next
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/with-their-homes-in-ashes-and-injured-animals-roaming-victims-of-washington-state-wildfires-wonder-whats-next/
9/10/20 ——————— A sight for sore (and dry) eyes: Forecasters officially declare La Niña is here!
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/a-sight-for-sore-and-dry-eyes-forecasters-officially-declare-la-nina-is-here
9/11/20 ——————— Washington state’s wildfires have now destroyed more than 626,000 acres, 181 homes
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/washington-states-wildfires-have-now-destroyed-more-than-626000-acres181-homes/
9/11/20 ——————— Weather shifts, helping firefighting but bringing smoke and hazardous air to Washington state
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather-shifts-helping-firefighting-but-bringing-more-smoke/
9/11/20 ——————— Oregon fires burn as officials fear 'mass fatality incident’
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/sep/12/oregon-fires-wildfires-california-washington
9/11/20 ——————— From Stayton to Mill City to Detroit, see what fire damage looks like in Oregon
https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2020/09/10/santiam-valley-fire-detroit-oregon-wildfires-mill-city-stayton/5765318002/
9/11/20 ——————— In Oregon, a New Climate Menace: Fires Raging Where They Don’t Usually Burn
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/12/climate/oregon-wildfires.html
9/11/20 ——————— Wildfires are striking closer and closer to cities. We know how this will end
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/sep/12/wildfires-are-striking-closer-and-closer-to-cities-we-know-how-this-will-end
9/11/20 ——————— Oregon Police Beg Public to Stop Calling In False Reports Blaming Antifa for Wildfires
https://theintercept.com/2020/09/10/oregon-police-beg-public-stop-calling-false-reports-blaming-antifa-wildfires/
9/11/20 ——————— As Wildfires Rage, Portland’s Air Quality Is Currently The Worst In The World
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/portland-seattle-air-quality-worst-in-world_n_5f5bc14bc5b6b485080034ad
LOOKING BACK - Oregon GOP Lawmakers' Disappearance Will Block Climate Change Bill
https://www.npr.org/2020/02/26/809530217/oregon-gop-lawmakers-flee-to-block-climate-change-measure
9/11/20 ——————— The future has arrived. These explosive fires are our climate change wakeup call
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/sep/11/the-future-has-arrived-these-explosive-fires-are-our-climate-change-wakeup-call
9/12/20 ——————— Jay Inslee Press Conference On Washington Wildfires - These are not just wildfires. These are climate fires. (VIDEO)
https://www.facebook.com/jayinslee/videos/1427138040814111/
9/12/20 ——————— Washington grappling with 'climate fires' not wildfires, says Gov. Inslee (VIDEO)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgM4ksNHJ6A
9/12/20 ——————— Climate change front of mind as cloud of smoke chokes Washington again
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/climate-change-front-of-mind-as-super-massive-cloud-of-smoke-chokes-washington-again/281-63e710f4-6da5-4b1f-9763-395767c72463
9/12/20 ——————— “Unprecedented”: What’s behind the California, Oregon, and Washington wildfires
https://www.vox.com/21431313/california-oregon-washington-wildfires-2020-weather-climate-covid
9/12/20 ——————— Air experts: There’s dangerous ‘tar’ in the smoke you’re breathing
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/air-experts-theres-dangerous-tar-smoke-youre-breathing/ZLY4ZPJBUFCADCCMBOWN2BIBIM/
9/12/20 ——————— Forest fires cause high emissions in Oregon
https://arctic-news.blogspot.com/2020/09/forest-fires-cause-high-emissions-in-oregon.html
9/13/20 ——————— Washington Gov. Inslee says state looks ‘apocalyptic’ from fires
https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/13/inslee-wildfires-climate-change-413593
9/13/20 ——————— Jay Inslee on This Week With George Stephanopoulos
https://www.facebook.com/jayinslee/videos/1300665580279433/
9/13/20 ——————— Governor seeks federal wildfire assistance, warns to avoid smoke
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/governor-seeks-federal-wildfire-assistance-warns-avoid-smoke/ZL52AZ4BFZGGLOYMX752QFAXH4/
9/13/20 ——————— Weather expected to push some smoke out of Seattle, but mental health takes a hit in the haze
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather-systems-monday-expected-to-push-smoke-out-of-seattle-fire-growth-slows/
9/13/20 ——————— ‘Crisis within a crisis:’ Already endangered by COVID-19, farms and farmworkers face new threat from wildfires
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crisis-within-a-crisis-already-endangered-by-covid-19-farmworkers-and-employers-face-new-threat-from-wildfires/
9/13/20 ——————— Western Wildfires Damage, Contaminate Drinking Water Systems 
https://www.circleofblue.org/2020/wef/western-wildfires-damage-contaminate-drinking-water-systems/


9/14/20 ——————— Jay Inslee On Wolf Blitzer (VIDEO)
https://www.facebook.com/jayinslee/videos/343846683339763/?v=343846683339763¬if_id=1600133403771638¬if_t=watch_follower_video
9/14/20 ——————— Inslee refutes President Trump's wildfire claims: 'What a bunch of ignorance’ (VIDEO)
https://komonews.com/news/local/inslee-refutes-president-trumps-wildfire-claims-what-a-bunch-of-ignorance
9/14/20 ——————— At Least 35 Dead As Wildfires Rampage Along The West Coast
https://kuow.org/stories/at-least-35-dead-as-wildfires-rampage-along-the-west-coast
9/15/20 ——————— Why isn’t the smoke clearing out? Models sometimes get it wrong
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/why-isnt-the-smoke-clearing-out-models-sometimes-get-it-wrong/
9/16/20 ——————— It’s historically bad’: Department of Ecology calls stretch of hazardous air in state unprecedented
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/its-historically-bad-department-ecology-calls-stretch-hazardous-air-state-unprecedented/P222U7A5RJFR7GHDAIT2TM5BOE/
9/17/20 ——————--Why some US cities are plotting a ‘green recovery’ after the pandemic
https://grist.org/climate/why-some-us-cities-are-plotting-a-green-recovery-after-the-pandemic/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
9/21/20 ——————--Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun
https://crosscut.com/environment/2020/09/wildfire-smokes-health-impacts-have-only-just-begun
9/22/20 ——————--How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke:  Partly because of its devastating fires, the province is leading our understanding of smoke’s impact on human health.
https://crosscut.com/environment/2020/09/how-british-columbia-protects-its-people-wildfire-smoke
9/23/20 ——————--Mental health support can't keep up with wildfires or hurricanes:  As climate change drives more and more disasters, mental health support is in greater need than ever. America is not ready.
https://crosscut.com/focus/2020/09/mental-health-support-cant-keep-wildfires-or-hurricanes
9/24/20 ——————--Dual atmospheric rivers to bring several inches of rain, but we're dodging a bullet
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/dual-atmospheric-rivers-to-bring-several-inches-of-rain-but-were-dodging-a-bullet
9/25/20 ——————--Gov. Jay Inslee on the Climate Crisis: ‘We Cannot Give in to Defeat and Pessimism’
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/political-commentary/jay-inslee-wildfires-washington-climate-crisis-1065359/?fbclid=IwAR3oMoYH-otnuFMxX6uYbs2QF4hLi1wmENQFNMjav0jntJFi7PbApMNH6iQ
9/25/20 ——————--WASHINGTON CONGRESSIONAL RACE LAYS BARE DEMOCRATIC DIVIDE ON TACKLING CLIMATE CRISIS
https://theintercept.com/2020/09/24/congress-marilyn-strickland-beth-doglio-environment-fires-climate-crisis/
9/25/20 ——————— Climate Disasters Are Leaving Families With Nowhere to Go:  In Oregon, the wildfires are colliding with a housing crisis.
https://www.thenation.com/article/environment/oregon-wildfires-homeless/
9/25/20 ——————— Narrow "rain train" across Seattle area left some eye-popping rainfall differences
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/narrow-rain-train-across-seattle-area-left-some-eye-popping-rainfall-differences
9/26/20 ——————— Climate Disasters Are Leaving Families With Nowhere to Go:  In Oregon, the wildfires are colliding with a housing crisis.
https://www.thenation.com/article/environment/oregon-wildfires-homeless/
9/26/20 ——————— Narrow "rain train" across Seattle area left some eye-popping rainfall differences
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9/27/20 ——————— As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks:  Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer.
https://crosscut.com/focus/2020/09/wildfires-break-records-firefighters-face-growing-health-risks
9/28/20 ——————— AG Ferguson and Attorney General Maura Healey talked with reporter Craig Melvin this morning on MSNBC about the environment, USPS and more. Watch the full interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2wm4kqTyYg&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2K9QvRlLGrrnL-ilPeioWZ50jtHWA7rXgNPsL7JdiDuAzjxd6K5gKsJ2g
9/28/20 ——————— WA can't contain epic wildfires without state, federal help
Unhealthy forests and a changing climate brought on this season's wildfires — but lawmakers can help.
https://crosscut.com/opinion/2020/09/wa-cant-contain-epic-wildfires-without-state-federal-help
AUGUST 2020 
Seattle's weather averages: Getting warmer... and wetter
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/seattles-weather-averages-getting-warmer-and-wetter
8/16/20 —————- Puget Sound weathers hottest day of 2020
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/puget-sound-weathers-hottest-day-2020/JZK4AX4ZHVA4LLCTBYTHDM5GOQ/
8/17/20 —————- Hot, dry weather a factor in Washington wildfire season
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/hot-dry-weather-a-factor-in-brutal-weekend-for-washington-wildfires/281-57b45db6-bcd7-444d-ab17-5f57013b1dca
8/19/20 —————- Gov. Inslee issues wildfire proclamation to allow assistance from the National Guard
https://komonews.com/news/local/gov-inslee-issues-wildfire-proclamation-to-allow-assistance-from-the-national-guard
8/20/20 —————- AG FERGUSON CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE ALLOWING POTENT GREENHOUSE GASES TO BE TRANSPORTED BY RAIL
https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/ag-ferguson-challenges-trump-administration-rule-allowing-potent-greenhouse-gases?fbclid=IwAR20slBGyaUEFFWi_YPiuKNut54-9U6cB_Bh1hi8jrNBNpD4mnH2h1QzYkw
8/27/20 —————- Building a more resilient, sustainable, equitable King County: Executive Constantine announces regional strategy to confront climate change
https://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2020/August/27-climate-action-plan.aspx
8/28/20 —————- WASHINGTON LEADS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR ILLEGALLY SABOTAGING BEDROCK ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/washington-leads-lawsuit-against-trump-administration-illegally-sabotaging
8/28/20 —————- King County exec's new climate plan proposes building code updates
https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2020/08/28/king-county-exec-update-climate-action-plan.html
JULY 2020 
7/3/20 --------------- Seattle's unprecedented lucky streak of 4th of July weather continues for 10th year
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/seattles-unprecedented-lucky-streak-of-4th-of-july-weather-continues-for-10th-year
 
7/3/20 --------------- Climate change is hitting home gardens. Here's how to adapt.
https://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/2020/0703/Climate-change-is-hitting-home-gardens.-Here-s-how-to-adapt
NOAA – 6 to 10 Day Outlooks
https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/610day/
NOAA – 8-14 Day Forcast
https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/short_range/NAEFS/naefs_bias-corrected_tmean_8-14day-global.png
7/27/20 --------------- The heat is on: Seattle's first foray into the 90s this year on tap
https://komonews.com/news/local/the-heat-is-on-seattles-first-foray-into-the-90s-this-year-on-tap
7/27/20 --------------- Heat mapping project led by King County and City of Seattle will identify areas experiencing the most harmful effects of rising temperatures
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/newsroom/newsreleases/2020/July/27-Heat-Mapping-Project.aspx
JUNE 2020 
6/1/20 ------------ AS COVID-19 UPENDS WILDLAND FIREFIGHTING, PACIFIC NORTHWEST FORESTS POISED FOR CONFLAGRATION
https://www.invw.org/2020/06/01/as-covid-19-upends-wildland-firefighting-pacific-northwest-forests-poised-for-conflagration/
 6/5/20 ------------ Drought Emerges Across the Pacific Northwest
https://www.weathernationtv.com/news/drought-emerges-across-the-pacific-northwest/
 6/5/20 ------------ Welcome to ‘Juneuary’: A couple of warm days this week will be just enough to tease us before rainy Seattle weather returns
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/welcome-to-juneuary-a-couple-of-warm-days-this-week-will-be-just-enough-to-tease-us-before-rainy-seattle-weather-returns/
6/15/20 ------------ Juneuary strikes again with Seattle's 9th rainy day in the past 10
https://komonews.com/news/local/juneuary-strikes-again-with-seattles-9th-rainy-day-in-the-past-10
 6/25/20 ------------ New survey gauges what climate change means to residents of Mercer Island, other Seattle-area cities
https://www.mi-reporter.com/life/new-survey-gauges-what-climate-change-means-to-residents-of-mercer-island-other-seattle-area-cities/
MAY 2020 
5/7/20 ---------- City Of Spokane Releases Climate Survey Results
https://www.spokanepublicradio.org/post/city-spokane-releases-climate-survey-results
5/7/20 ---------- Seattle to permanently close streets to vehicles for stay healthy initiative
https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-to-permanently-close-streets-to-vehicles-for-stay-healthy-initiative
5/7/20 ---------- The Heat Is On: Summer-Like Weather Arrives In Washington
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/h3wtd/heat-summer-weather-arrives-washington
5/10/20 ---------- Seattle area sees record-breaking heat
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/seattle-area-sees-record-breaking-heat/
5/11/20 ---------- Coronavirus Could Leave Lasting Setbacks for Local Transit
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/h40hw/coronavirus-could-leave-lasting-setbacks-local-transit
5/11/20 ---------- Former operatives for Jay Inslee press Congress and Joe Biden to adopt pieces of his climate change plan
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/the-energy-202/2020/05/14/the-energy-202-ex-jay-inslee-staffers-press-congress-and-biden-to-adopt-pieces-of-his-old-climate-plan/5ebc3842602ff11bb117c638/
 
5/22/20 ---------- Winter in May: Intense hailstorm allows for sledding on Belfair streets
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/winter-in-may-intense-hailstorm-allows-for-sledding-on-belfair-streets
 5/27/20 ---------- At last, a climate policy platform that can unite the left
https://www.vox.com/energy-and-environment/21252892/climate-change-democrats-joe-biden-renewable-energy-unions-environmental-justice
5/29/20 ---------- AG Ferguson joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration rollback of vehicle emissions standards
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/ag-ferguson-joins-lawsuit-challenging-trump-administration-rollback-of-vehicle-emissions-standards/
APRIL 2020 
COVERING YOUR CLIMATE: PACIFIC NORTHWEST RIDES ADAPTATION WAVE
https://www.invw.org/2020/03/31/covering-your-climate-pacific-northwest-rides-adaptation-wave/
COVERING YOUR CLIMATE: A SOURCE TOOLBOX FOR CLIMATE CHANGE REPORTING IN THE EMERALD CORRIDOR
https://www.invw.org/2020/03/31/covering-your-climate-a-source-toolbox-for-climate-change-reporting-in-the-emerald-corridor/
4/1/20 ---------- Washington's Statewide Snowpack 104 Percent Of Normal
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/h2h9k/washingtons-statewide-snowpack-104-normal
4/1/20 ---------- Pandemic Highlights Serious Vulnerabilities to Transnational Security Threats In a Climate-Changed World (VIDEO)
https://climateandsecurity.org/2020/04/01/pandemic-highlights-serious-vulnerabilities-to-transnational-security-threats-including-climate-change/
4/3/20 ---------- As coronavirus freezes the economy, Gov. Inslee slashes hundreds of millions of dollars from Washington state budget
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/as-coronavirus-freezes-the-economy-inslee-slashes-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-in-state-spending/
4/3/20 ---------- The Coronavirus Is a Dress Rehearsal for Climate Change
https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/coronavirus-climate-change-rehearsal-for-climate-change/
4/9/20 ---------- Seattle on track for warmest day since late September
https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-on-track-for-warmest-day-since-late-september
4/10/20 ---------- Warm, Dry Summer Expected; NWS Releases 2020 Fire Season Outlook
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/h2uss/warm-dry-summer-expected-nws-releases-2020-fire-season-outlook 
4/15/20 ---------- Former Jay Inslee 2020 Staffers Form New Group To Promote Climate Plan To Democrats
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/inslee-climate-plan-evergreen_n_5e961263c5b6a00694f4931b
Evergreen Action Plan: A National Mobilization to Defeat the Climate Crisis and Build a Just and Thriving Clean Energy Economy
https://medium.com/@sam.t.ricketts/evergreen-action-plan-3f705ecb500a
4/19/20 ---------- This has been Seattle’s driest April on record so far — but here comes the rain
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/this-has-been-seattles-driest-april-on-record-so-far-but-here-comes-the-rain/
4/21/20 ---------- The ugly side of 'environmental wins' in the pandemic
https://crosscut.com/2020/04/ugly-side-environmental-wins-pandemic
4/22/20 ---------- Jay Inslee Endorses Biden, Citing Private Conversations on Climate Policy
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/22/us/politics/jay-inslee-endorses-biden.html
MARCH 2020 
3/1/20 ----------- Why Moms Today Are Facing More Anxiety Than Ever Before
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/h0zz7/why-moms-today-are-facing-more-anxiety-ever
3/4/20 ----------- WA considers requiring new construction projects to improve the environment
https://crosscut.com/2020/03/wa-considers-requiring-new-construction-projects-improve-environment
3/6/20 ----------- The Oregon GOP’s Favorite Anti-Environment Group Is Awash in Racism and Violent Threats
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2020/03/timber-unity-racism/
3/10/20 ----------- To fight climate change, Washington needs a clean fuel standard
https://crosscut.com/2020/03/fight-climate-change-washington-needs-clean-fuel-standard
3/10/20 ----------- ELECTRIC CARS GET A BOOST IN OLYMPIA BUT BROADER CLIMATE-RESCUE LEGISLATION WITHERS
https://www.invw.org/2020/03/09/electric-cars-get-a-boost-in-olympia-but-broader-climate-rescue-legislation-withers/
3/10/20 ----------- WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more
https://crosscut.com/2020/03/wa-lawmakers-pave-way-electric-cars-activists-want-more
3/10/20 ----------- Car Tab Measure: Judge Rules In Favor Of Initiative 976
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/h1q5g/car-tab-measure-judge-rules-favor-initiative-976
3/25/20 ----------- “COMPREHENSIVE FAILURE” ON CLIMATE BY 2020 WA LEGISLATURE
https://www.invw.org/2020/03/25/comprehensive-failure-on-climate-by-2020-wa-legislature/
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2020 – FEBRUARY 
2/1/20 -------------- Major flooding, landslides reported in Western Washington
https://komonews.com/news/local/snohomish-county-reports-major-flooding-in-some-areas
2/4/20 -------------- Up To 4 Inches Of Rain Possible By Friday, Forecasters Say
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/h05zt/4-inches-rain-possible-friday-forecasters-say
2/4/20 -------------- How climate change could impact the beer you drink
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/climate-change-beer/281-0f3ec4e5-c0e6-44a2-8c24-55884d42158f
2/4/20 -------------- LEGISLATURE EYES WAYS TO CONTROL SPECULATORS BUYING WASHINGTON WATER RIGHTS
https://www.invw.org/2020/02/04/legislature-eyes-ways-to-control-speculation-in-washington-water-supplies/
2/6/20 -------------- State Of Emergency Declared As Rain, Flood Concerns Continue
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/h07tk/state-emergency-declared-rain-flood-concerns-continue
2/6/20 -------------- ‘Historic flooding’ and landslides strike Western Washington
https://kuow.org/stories/rain-prompts-heavy-eastside-flooding
2/6/20 -------------- 200 people evacuated from 3 Issaquah apartments after major flooding
https://komonews.com/news/local/200-people-evacuated-from-3-issaquah-apartments-after-major-flooding
2/6/20 -------------- City of Carnation could be 'island' due to heavy rains, more flooding expected Friday
https://komonews.com/news/local/17-rivers-flooding-across-western-wash-amid-relentless-rains
2/6/20 -------------- 'This is the worst we've ever seen:' Rain causes flooding in Snohomish County
https://komonews.com/news/local/this-is-the-worst-weve-ever-seen-rain-causing-flooding-in-snohomish-county
2/6/20 -------------- Issaquah residents struggle with flooding and raging waters (VIDEO)
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/issaquah-residents-struggle-with-flooding-raging-waters/QL72HQWNU5GXNPML7YX4GKDVJM/
2/7/20 -------------- Floodwaters Begin To Recede In Oregon, Washington
https://kuow.org/stories/floodwaters-begin-to-recede-in-oregon-washington
2/8/20 -------------- The future could look a lot like this year’s flood season
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/the-future-could-look-a-lot-like-this-years-flood-season/
King County Flooding Archived News
https://www.kingcounty.gov/services/environment/water-and-land/flooding/news-archive.aspx
2/8/20 -------------- 'I haven't seen it this bad': Snohomish River flooding persists (VIDEO)
https://komonews.com/news/local/i-havent-seen-it-this-bad-snohomish-river-flooding-persists
350 SEATTLE
https://350seattle.org/
2/9/20 -------------- Trade Seattle's record-breaking rain with Antarctica's 65 degree temps?
https://komonews.com/news/local/trade-seattles-record-breaking-rain-with-antarcticas-65-degree-temps
2/9/20 -------------- UW summarizes Washington climate impact on water
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/uw-summarizes-washington-climate-impact-on-water/
Climate Impact Group
https://cig.uw.edu/
Climate Solutions
https://www.climatesolutions.org/
2/10/20 -------------- Rockin’ a Hard Place: How wet and muddy was it last month? Let’s talk it over ----------------- CM
https://www.whidbeynewstimes.com/opinion/rockin-a-hard-place-how-wet-and-muddy-was-it-last-month-lets-talk-it-over/
 2/11/20 -------------- COVERING YOUR CLIMATE: THE EMERALD CORRIDOR — IMPACTS, FIXES AND RETHINKING EVERYTHING
https://www.invw.org/2020/02/11/covering-your-climate-the-emerald-corridor-impacts-fixes-and-rethinking-everything/
Washington should pass clean-fuel standard like Oregon, California
https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/washington-should-pass-clean-fuel-standard-like-oregon-california/
Commentary: Inslee vows to give state a clean fuel standard
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/opinion/commentary-inslee-vows-to-give-state-a-clean-fuel-standard/
2/12/20 -------------- Tacoma redesigning popular beach using climate change projections (VIDEO)
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/tacoma/tacoma-redesigning-owen-beach-point-defiance-park-climate-change/281-87d19a39-ac81-4f26-853d-0701800b6eaa
2/13/20 -------------- Trump Leads Washington Fundraising, Sanders Top Among Democrats
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/h0k30/trump-leads-washington-fundraising-sanders-top-among-democrats
2/13/20 -------------- Wilderness bill passes House with Schrier amendment requiring a study of flooding
https://www.ncwlife.com/wilderness-bill-passes-house-with-schrier-amendment-requiring-a-study-of-flooding/
2/14/20 -------------- Climate change study suggests Seattle may warm by 4.6 degrees by 2050
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/climate-change-study-suggests-seattle-warms-by-46-degrees-by-2050
2/14/20 -------------- There are rivers in the sky drenching the U.S. because of climate change
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/there-are-rivers-in-the-sky-drenching-the-u-s-because-of-climate-change/
2/14/20 -------------- Logjams stack up in Lake Washington after record rain and flooding
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/rain-flooding-sending-large-logs-into-wa-lakes/281-0f83b472-a690-404e-977a-7782250fe1f5
2/16/20 -------------- Bill to slash greenhouse gas emissions passes the state House (ACTION ALERT!!!)
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/bill-slash-greenhouse-gas-emissions-passes-state-house/G7SULWNPVNDB3AYIK5DRLXHL3I/
2/17/20 -------------- To Safeguard 'Public Welfare and the Public Interest,' Groundbreaking Measure in Washington State Would Ban Bottled Water Production
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/02/17/safeguard-public-welfare-and-public-interest-groundbreaking-measure-washington-state
2/17/20 -------------- Presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks one-on-one with KING 5
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/one-on-one-interview-with-bernie-sanders/281-92b4eff2-2812-47c1-b7f6-76a849ab68b6
2/18/20 -------------- As landslides close roads, Washington's remote towns deal with isolation
https://crosscut.com/2020/02/landslides-close-roads-washingtons-remote-towns-deal-isolation
2/19/20 -------------- After 80 straight days of clouds, Seattle FINALLY has first sunny day of the decade
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/after-80-straight-days-of-clouds-seattle-finally-has-first-sunny-day-of-the-decade
2/19/20 -------------- Damning New Report Says Every Nation Undermining Children's Hopes for a Livable Planet
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/02/19/damning-new-report-says-every-nation-undermining-childrens-hopes-livable-planet
2/19/20 -------------- 5 things to know about Bernie Sanders’s aggressive climate strategy
https://www.vox.com/2020/2/19/21142923/bernie-sanders-climate-change-policy-plan-2020
2/19/20 -------------- Racial Inequalities in Housing Extend to Flood Buyout Programs
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/racial-inequalities-in-housing-extend-to-flood-buyout-programs/
2/19/20 -------------- New microgrids are helping Australia get power back after the fires
https://www.fastcompany.com/90465605/new-microgrids-are-helping-australia-get-power-back-after-the-fires
2/19/20 -------------- Study Suggests Fossil Fuel Use Emits Up to 40% More Climate-Heating Methane Than Previously Thought
https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/02/19/study-suggests-fossil-fuel-use-emits-40-more-climate-heating-methane-previously
2/19/20 -------------- Why Friday's Weather Map May Be Blank From Coast to Coast
https://weather.com/safety/winter/news/2020-02-18-blank-weather-map-explained
2/20/20 -------------- WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows
https://crosscut.com/2020/02/wa-lawmakers-want-fund-solutions-healthier-soil-and-less-gassy-cows
2/20/20 -------------- Washington state agency releases climate-change plan, with calls for more renewable projects
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/washington-state-agency-releases-climate-change-plan-with-calls-for-more-renewable-projects/
2/20/20 -------------- Police Arrest 28 Protesters Inside Seattle Bank
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/h0ub3/police-arrest-28-protesters-inside-seattle-bank
2/20/20 -------------- NASA Images Show Dramatic Melting During Antarctica Heat Wave
https://weather.com/science/environment/news/2020-02-21-snow-melt-antarctica-heat-wave-nasa-images
2/19/20 -------------- Arctic Ocean February 2020
https://arctic-news.blogspot.com/2020/02/arctic-ocean-february-2020.html
2/21/20 -------------- Dry February sends California back to drought: 'This hasn't happened in 150 years'
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/feb/21/california-drought-february-rain-snow-pack-sierra
2/21/20 -------------- Colorado River Is in Danger of a Parched Future
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/colorado-river-is-in-danger-of-a-parched-future/
2/21/20 -------------- JP Morgan economists warn climate crisis is threat to human race
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/21/jp-morgan-economists-warn-climate-crisis-threat-human-race?fbclid=IwAR17IA-ea7mIU1bWxIIJ68tDiXRuuvrniCut0rcGVyirHrjI5v4n-uoptes
2/26/20 -------------- Oregon Republicans shut down state Senate and run away to block climate bill
https://www.salon.com/2020/02/26/oregon-republicans-shut-down-state-senate-and-run-away-to-block-climate-bill/
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JANUARY 2020
1/31/20 ---------------- Cliff Mass: No need for Everett to declare climate emergency
https://mynorthwest.com/1695386/dori-climate-emergency/?
1/30/20 ---------------- Everett City Council Declares Climate Crisis
https://myeverettnews.com/2020/01/30/everett-city-council-declares-climate-crisis/
1/21/20 ----------------The primary suspect behind the deaths of a million seabirds? A West Coast heat wave
https://crosscut.com/2020/01/primary-suspect-behind-deaths-million-seabirds-west-coast-heat-wave
1/18/20 ---------------- After massing snowfall, an outpouring of support for Skykomish residents (VIDEO)
https://komonews.com/news/local/outpouring-of-support-for-skykomish-and-surrounding-communities
1/18/20 ---------------- The storms that saved Washington's snowpack
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/the-storms-that-saved-washingtons-snowpack/281-83959796-9631-4837-b7bb-74e4d0bfe458
1/14/20 --------------- Inslee, environmentalists want more aggressive action toward reducing greenhouse gases
https://www.invw.org/author/katherine-long/
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2019 - December
12/2/19 ……………. Driest Seattle November in decades had less rainfall than summer
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/driest-seattle-november-in-decades-had-less-rainfall-than-summer
12/4/19 ……………. State of the Sound:  New report indicates additional marine stress
http://www.cascadiaweekly.com/cw/currents/new_report_indicates_additional_marine_stress
12/4/19 ……………. The Puget Sound was supposed to be healthy by now. It's not
https://kuow.org/stories/the-goal-to-clean-up-puget-sound-has-fallen-woefully-short
12/5/19 ……………. The Pacific Northwest Just Had One of Its Driest Novembers, and Cascades Snowpack is Suffering
https://weather.com/forecast/regional/news/2019-12-05-pacific-northwest-strange-dry-november-snowpack 
12/6/19 ……………. New marine heat wave known as 'the Blob' spotted again off the West Coast
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/the-blob-is-back/281-f7fdf9b2-c565-47ca-86f3-342bd2a8a365 
12/8/19 ……………. Apocalyptic climate fears and hope: Seattle meetup aims to reverse climate change, or at least our grief over it
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/apocalyptic-fears-and-hope-seattle-meetup-aims-to-reverse-climate-change-or-at-least-our-grief-over-it/
12/16/19………….. Ocean waters off West Coast acidifying at twice the rate of global average, NOAA researcher finds
https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2019/12/ocean-waters-off-west-coast-acidifying-at-twice-the-rate-of-global-average-noaa-researcher-finds.html
12/20/19………….. Record Rainfall Brings Flooding, Mudslides To Western Washington
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/gyea3/record-rainfall-brings-flooding-rivers-streets-washington
12/31/19 ----------- Sea-Tac Just Had Its Hottest Recorded Decade… Ever
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2019/12/31/42426477/sea-tac-just-had-its-hottest-recorded-decade-ever
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2019 - November
11/1/19 ……………. Octo-brrrr! Spokane records coldest October on record
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/octo-brrrr-spokane-records-coldest-october-on-record
11/4/19 ……………. Washington Dry Streak Will Likely Carry Through The Week
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/gwico/washington-dry-streak-likely-carry-through-week
11/20/19 ……………. Sorry, climate: Washington state's carbon emissions stay stubbornly high
https://www.kuow.org/stories/state-s-traffic-fueled-carbon-emissions-stay-stubbornly-high
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2019 – October
10/2/19…………… UW Prof. Cliff Mass called racist for opposing carbon tax initiative
https://mynorthwest.com/1538309/dori-cliff-mass-uw-racist-carbon/
10/4/19…………… The PNW is going to be a 'different place': Mount Hood resorts grappling with climate change (VIDEO)
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/portland-oregon-mount-hood-snow-impact-climate-change-meadows/281-91176c72-ba12-4c5c-94b0-5e5f85be79d7
10/8/19…………… This Week Has Weather Conditions From All Four Seasons
https://www.wunderground.com/news/news/news/2019-10-07-all-seasons-one-week-united-states-atlantic-tropics
10/9/19…………… ‘We’re staring at the end of a livable future’: Native activists call for a climate emergency in Washington
https://crosscut.com/2019/10/were-staring-end-livable-future-native-activists-call-climate-emergency-washington
10/11/19…………… Sea-Tac weather station recording more record high temps than lows
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/sea-tac-weather-station-recording-more-high-temps-than-lows/281-0158a54e-8161-4b27-ab6a-9741ee7ad86e
10/21/19…………… Climate change making stronger El Ninos, study finds
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/climate-change-making-stronger-el-ninos-study-finds/
10/22/19…………… Climate change will spread disease faster. Scientists want to keep us informed — and unafraid
https://crosscut.com/2019/10/climate-change-will-spread-disease-faster-scientists-want-keep-us-informed-and-unafraid
10/22/19…………… Rivers, roads flooded as heavy rains drench Western Wash.
https://komonews.com/news/local/major-flooding-on-snoqualmie-river-as-heavy-rains-drench-region
10/22/19…………… Is it unusual to see major flooding events in October?
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/october-flooding-events/281-2ee4001c-39b4-4968-9435-34eabc5d785c
10/24/19…………… Flooding 'devastates' Snoqualmie Valley farms (VIDEO)
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/snoqualmie-valley-flooding-impact-farms/281-38a3a954-f2b9-4b9b-84d6-784bf0013a25
10/26/19…………… Rising Northwest waters bring tough choice: fight or flight
https://kuow.org/stories/rising-waters-bring-tough-choices-fight-or-flight
10/29/19 'Eco-anxiety,' climate change-related depression on the rise (VIDEO)
https://komonews.com/news/local/eco-anxiety-climate-change-related-depression-on-the-rise
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2019 - September
9/5/19…………….. 'The Blob' is back, but it doesn't mean winter is doomed (yet)
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/the-blob-is-back-but-it-doesnt-mean-winter-is-doomed-yet
9/13/19…………….. Another vital forest at risk: Scientists fear warming water could be killing off Puget Sound’s kelp beds
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/another-vital-forest-at-risk-scientists-fear-warming-water-could-be-killing-off-puget-sounds-kelp-beds/
9/16/19…………….. As Bering Sea ice melts, Alaskans, scientists and Seattle’s fishing fleet witness changes ‘on a massive scale’
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/as-bering-sea-ice-melts-nature-is-changing-on-a-massive-scale-and-alaska-crab-pots-are-pulling-up-cod/
9/16/19…………….. Record-shattering streak of mild Seattle nights comes to an end
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/record-shattering-streak-of-mild-seattle-nights-comes-to-an-end
9/16/19…………….. Want a peek at our hotter future? Go to Alaska
https://kuow.org/stories/look-to-alaska-to-see-the-future-of-climate-change-in-the-lower-48
9/17/19…………….. 'Dead tree after dead tree': The case of the dying hemlocks (and cedars and maples)
https://kuow.org/stories/dead-tree-after-dead-tree-the-case-of-the-dying-hemlocks-and-cedars-and-maples
9/18/19…………….. Seattle's trees are dying. Blame the beetles
https://crosscut.com/2019/09/seattles-trees-are-dying-blame-beetles
9/19/19…………….. How climate change threatens our health in the Pacific Northwest
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/how-climate-change-threatens-our-health-in-the-pacific-northwest/
9/20/19…………….. Thousands of Washington students, activists to be part of Global Climate Strike
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/washington-students-tech-workers-global-climate-strike/281-d55b4633-deb2-4db1-a56d-210ea77f8adb
9/20/19…………….. Everett ‘die-in’ was part of worldwide climate change protests
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/everett-die-in-was-part-of-worldwide-climate-change-protests/
9/26/19……………..  New climate report paints grim picture for Pacific Northwest fishing industry
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/grim-picture-for-fishing-industry-in-the-northwest/281-b1cf0924-0064-4381-a92e-7a44d5e16962
9/27/19……………..  Help shape the next wave of actions to cut climate pollution and build resilience in King County at upcoming workshops
https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/newsroom/newsreleases/2019/September/27-SCAP-workshops.aspx
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2019 - August
8/4/19 …………….  Global warming brings increased wildfire risk to Issaquah and other 'too-wet-to-burn' areas
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wildfire/global-warming-brings-increased-wildfire-risk-to-issaquah-and-other-too-wet-to-burn-areas/281-246d596a-0440-4ce4-8ec3-e3ef18a4e7da
8/5/19 …………….  What would a Green New Deal for Seattle look like?
https://crosscut.com/2019/08/what-would-green-new-deal-seattle-look
8/12/19 ……………. 'Slowly slipping away.’ Fewest sockeye salmon ever counted at Ballard Locks
https://kuow.org/stories/slowly-slipping-away-sockeye-numbers-at-ballard-locks-reach-record-lows
8/14/19 ……………. Lake Washington is heating up because of climate change
https://kuow.org/stories/lake-washington-heating-up
8/14/19  -------- Global warming an 'existential threat?' 'Probably not' says Cliff Mass
https://www.seattlepi.com/local/politics/article/Global-warning-an-existential-threat-14301774.php
8/16/19……………. How Fast Puget Sound's Temperature Has Risen Since 1895
https://patch.com/washington/seattle/how-fast-puget-sounds-temperature-has-risen-1895
8/16/19…………….  Everything you need to know about toxic algae blooms
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/everything-you-need-to-know-about-toxic-algae-blooms/
8/18/19 ……………. Chronicling the last years of a dying North Cascades glacier
https://www.heraldnet.com/news/chronicling-the-last-years-of-a-dying-north-cascades-glacier/
8/19/19 ……………. Sammamish Disaster Preparedness Fair Happens Soon
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/sammamish-disaster-preparedness-fair-happens-soon
8/25/19……………. Alaska salmon deaths blamed on record warm temperatures
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/alaska-salmon-deaths-blamed-on-record-warm-temperatures/281-f39b7b44-1bf2-4ff3-9d4c-de5a7ff1783e
8/27/19……………. Washington is usually ablaze with wildfires this time of year. What happened?
https://crosscut.com/2019/08/washington-usually-ablaze-wildfires-time-year-what-happened
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2019 – JULY
7/2/19 ……………. These very hungry caterpillars are eating WA forests — and fueling wildfires
https://crosscut.com/2019/07/these-very-hungry-caterpillars-are-eating-wa-forests-and-fueling-wildfires
7/3/19 ……………. Our neighbor Alaska is having an environmental and political meltdown
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/our-neighbor-alaska-is-having-an-environmental-and-political-meltdown/
7/6/19……………. Challenging the "new normal" in the wildfire-ravaged Methow Valley
https://crosscut.com/2019/07/challenging-new-normal-wildfire-ravaged-methow-valley
7/9/19 ……………. Record July Rain Coming To Puget Sound, And Alaska Is To Blame
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/grusv/record-july-rain-coming-puget-sound-alaska-blame
7/10/19 ……………. Rising sea levels to contribute to more 'sunny day' floods, even around Seattle: Study
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/rising-sea-levels-to-contribute-to-more-sunny-day-floods-even-around-seattle-study
7/11/19 …………….  27-Year July Rain Record Broken In Seattle Area
https://patch.com/washington/sammamish/s/gry86/27-year-july-rain-record-broken-seattle-area
7/14/19……………. Agencies boost efforts to stop wildland firefighter suicides
https://komonews.com/news/local/agencies-boost-efforts-to-stop-wildland-firefighter-suicides
7/14/19 …………….  ‘Feedback loops’ of methane, CO2 echo environmental problem beyond Washington
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/feedback-loops-of-methane-co2-echo-environmental-problem-beyond-washington/
7/17/19 ……………. Number of 90-degree days will steadily increase in the Northwest, study finds
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/number-of-90-degree-days-will-steadily-increase-in-the-northwest-study-finds/281-623ea772-a0f0-4417-abbc-9dd82d94577c
7/22/19……………. It will feel much hotter in WA over the next century. We aren't prepared
https://crosscut.com/2019/07/it-will-feel-much-hotter-wa-over-next-century-we-arent-prepared
7/25/19……………. The river runs alarmingly low in North Bend, due east of Seattle
https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-river-runs-alarmingly-low-in-north-bend-due-east-of-seattle
7/29/19……………. July 29 is statistically the hottest, driest day in Seattle
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/july-29-is-statistically-the-hottest-driest-day-in-seattle/281-b5fa18c7-1a53-4af3-8ebf-b9aa5339e490
7/29/19…………….  Remember this? 10 years ago today, it was suuuuuuuper hot in Seattle -- 103!
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/remember-this-10-years-ago-today-it-was-suuuuuuuper-hot-in-seattle-103
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2019 - JUNE
6/1/19 …………….  Seattle has 3rd warmest spring on record
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/seattle-has-3rd-warmest-spring-on-record/281-2ca088fb-7b97-4e73-87c1-dee4a17f3fb1
6/1/19……………. Wildfire smoke could be the ‘new norm’ during summers in Washington
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/wildfire/wildfire-smoke-could-be-the-new-norm-during-summers-in-washington/281-6d5a8275-a5a2-459d-96f6-84f1f8b25b2c
6/6/19……………. Weather whiplash: 50s and thunderstorms Friday; 80s by next week
https://komonews.com/news/local/weather-whiplash-50s-and-thunderstorms-friday-80s-by-next-week
6/6/19……………. 71% of Washington state's population now living in drought-affected area
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/71-of-washington-states-population-now-living-in-drought-affected-area/281-76ac7059-8db4-4d9f-95f8-7e97756949fa
6/10/19……………. Hot weather records: The history of Seattle's heat waves
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/hot-weather-records-the-history-of-seattles-heat-waves/281-5f760278-c8de-4965-b973-e6d9edb77172
6/12/19……………. Seattle sets record high again as temps soar into 90s -- just how hot is it?
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/how-hot-is-it-around-western-washington-right-now
6/14/19……………. 2019 shaping up to be one of Washington's worst droughts
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/2019-shaping-up-to-be-one-of-washingtons-worst-droughts/281-7445ac29-d988-491c-abd6-5baaa64a1336
6/18/19……………. Seattle temperature readings of late making mockery of 'normal' readings
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/7-out-of-10-days-have-been-warmer-than-normal-in-seattle-recently
6/20/19……………. On the West Coast, Washington is most prone to sea level rise damage
http://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/on-the-west-coast-washington-is-most-prone-to-sea-level-rise-damage/
6/20/19……………. Climate expert Cliff Mass finds ‘technical flaws’ in ‘unreasonable’ heat study
https://mynorthwest.com/1424063/dori-cliff-mass-climate-study/?
6/23/19 ……………. Low streamflow in Washington rivers could impact drinking water, fish
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/low-streamflow-in-washington-rivers-could-impact-drinking-water-fish/281-df30a490-c899-4118-82d1-0b60d8246088 
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2019 - MAY
5/3/19 …………….  Prepare for another dry May in Washington with potential for 10-day stretch without rain
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/prepare-for-another-dry-may-in-washington-with-potential-for-10-day-stretch-without-rain/281-1aba2176-0880-43d9-8914-4356e615a3c5
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5/6/19…………….  Teens march to Seattle's City Hall to demand action on climate change
https://www.kuow.org/stories/tk-youth-strike-for-climate-at-seattle-s-pioneer-square
LOOKING WAY BACK - Polluted Winter Air Sparks Forum -- Panel Takes Up Global Warming [“…Katie Choquette, a 10th-grade student at Newport High School, is one of two teens who will discuss global warming. She said teens want to alert the Bellevue City Council of their concerns…”
http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19921111&slug=1524085
5/8/19 ……………. In Alaska, climate change is showing increasing signs of disrupting everyday life
https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2019/05/08/alaska-climate-change-is-showing-increasing-signs-disrupting-everyday-life/?utm_term=.935fc6d960ce
5/10/19 ……………. Hot weather records: Here’s the warmest Seattle’s ever gotten
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/hot-weather-records-heres-the-warmest-seattles-ever-gotten/281-5f760278-c8de-4965-b973-e6d9edb77172
5/10/19…………….  Seattle hit 86 degrees on Friday - another new record
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/seattle-hit-86-degrees-on-friday-another-new-record/281-74acd321-0c85-4ab4-a552-0ec403b38193
5/12/19…………….  May heat shrinks Washington snowpack, raising risk for tight water flows for fish and farmers
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/searing-may-heat-xxxx-snowpack-xxxxx-water-flows-for-fish-and-farmers/
5/13/19 ……………. Driest start to May in 73 years, but it'll be a wet end to the month
https://komonews.com/news/local/driest-start-to-may-in-73-years-but-itll-be-a-wet-end-to-the-month
5/14/19…………….  It was 84 degrees near the Arctic Ocean this weekend as carbon dioxide hit its highest level in human history
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/it-was-84-degrees-near-the-arctic-ocean-this-weekend-as-carbon-dioxide-hit-its-highest-level-in-human-history/
5/16/19……………. 3.8 million people are now in Washington's drought zone. And it's only mid-May
https://www.kuow.org/stories/3-8-million-people-are-now-in-washington-s-drought-zone-and-it-s-only-mid-may
5/20/19…………….  Surrounded by drought: Inslee expands drought emergency for nearly half of state
https://komonews.com/news/local/we-must-be-proactive-gov-inslee-expands-drought-emergency-for-nearly-half-of-state
5/27/19 ……………. Western Washington faces especially bad wildfire season
https://komonews.com/news/local/western-washington-faces-especially-bad-wildfire-season
5/31/19 ……………. Washington's snowpack at less than a third its normal levels
https://www.kuow.org/stories/washington-snowpack-down-to-29-of-normal
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2019 - April
4/1/19 ……………. Seattle experiences second driest March in decades
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/seattle-experiences-second-driest-march-in-decades/281-22bcfcaa-11cf-47a9-a3a7-7310f6445307
4/1/19 ……………. No foolin': San Francisco had a rainier winter than Seattle
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/no-foolin-san-francisco-had-a-rainier-winter-than-seattle
4/2/19……………. WA is already burning and that could mean another smoky summer
https://crosscut.com/2019/04/wa-already-burning-and-could-mean-another-smoky-summer
4/9/19……………. Everett commits to 100 percent clean energy by 2045
https://kuow.org/stories/everett-commits-to-100-percent-clean-energy
4/10/19 ……………. Reduced snowpack could affect Washington's water supply
https://www.king5.com/mobile/article/news/local/reduced-snowpack-could-affect-washingtons-water-supply/281-e6d7d69b-8b9e-4941-9f14-68b6534157f2
4/11/19……………. Seattle is in its longest rainy streak since last year. Here’s when we might get a break.
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/seattle-is-in-its-longest-rainy-streak-since-mid-december-heres-when-we-might-get-a-break/
4/15/19 ……………. Seattle breaks record for consecutive days of rain in April
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/seattle-breaks-record-for-consecutive-days-of-rain-in-april/281-e8161519-4eda-4478-bd74-220f5e74292d
4/23/19……………. Two more key climate-change bills pass in Olympia, head to Inslee’s desk
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/two-more-key-climate-change-bills-pass-in-olympia-head-to-inslees-desk/
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2019 - March
3/4/19 ……………. Frozen Cougars: Pullman shatters record for coldest March temperature on record
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/frozen-cougars-pullman-shatters-record-for-coldest-march-temperature-on-record
3/5/19 ……………. Winter just won't let go: Another chance of seeing snowflakes this week
https://komonews.com/news/local/winter-just-wont-let-go-another-chance-of-seeing-snowflakes-this-week
3/8/19……………. New report suggests waters in NW are cooling, good for salmon (VIDEO)
https://komonews.com/news/local/new-report-suggests-waters-in-nw-are-cooling-good-for-salmon
3/19/19……………. Winter, spring duke it out: Seattle basks in 60 degree morning while Tacoma freezes at 32
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/winter-spring-duke-it-out-seattle-basks-in-60-degree-morning-while-tacoma-freezes-at-32
3/21/19……………. What do early fires west of the Cascades mean for the upcoming fire season?
https://www.king5.com/article/news/what-do-early-fires-west-of-the-cascades-mean-for-the-upcoming-fire-season/281-91319eb7-c371-4751-bc15-7877eb80f614
3/26/19……………. Seattle on track for second driest March on record
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/weather-blog/seattle-on-track-for-second-driest-march-on-record/281-22bcfcaa-11cf-47a9-a3a7-7310f6445307
3/28/19 ……………. It's Time for Seattle's Green New Deal
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2019/03/28/39751396/its-time-for-seattles-green-new-deal
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2019 - February
2/1/19 …………….  What winter? Seattle ties 3rd-warmest January at Sea-Tac
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/seattle-ties-3rd-warmest-january-at-sea-tac
2/7/19 ……………. Winter Storm Maya to Bring Heavy Snow to the Northwest, Including Seattle, Then Target the Midwest, Northeast Next Week
https://weather.com/safety/winter/news/2019-02-07-winter-storm-maya-seattle-portland-midwest-east-snow-ice-forecast?cm_ven=wu_videos?cm_ven=hp-slot-1
2/8/19 ……………. Seattle braces for next rounds of snowfall amid rare convergence of atmospheric conditions
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/sunny-skies-belie-another-bout-of-winter-weather-ahead-for-puget-sound/
2/11/19…………….  ‘Snowiest’ February on record for King County
http://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/snowiest-february-on-record-for-king-county/
2/12/19……………. 1,600 cows die in Washington snowstorm as farmers work to protect livestock (VIDEO)
https://www.king5.com/article/tech/science/environment/1600-cows-die-in-washington-snowstorm-as-farmers-work-to-protect-livestock/281-0c2ad51f-85f5-4c84-9fd2-f8d56b06d474
2/13/19  ……………. North Bend declares state of emergency as town sits buried in feet of snow
https://komonews.com/news/local/north-bend-declares-state-of-emergency-as-town-sits-buried-in-feet-of-snow
2/25/19 ……………. Seattle’s carbon emissions keep rising, and city keeps calling itself a climate leader
https://kuow.org/stories/climate-leader-seattle-s-carbon-emissions-on-the-rise
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2019 – JANUARY
1/17/19 ……………. ‘Pretty rare in January’: Seattle just set a record for warm temperatures
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/pretty-rare-in-january-seattle-just-set-a-record-for-warm-temperatures/
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2018 
11/5/18 ……………. Record North Pacific Warmth – The Blob
https://alaskapacificblob.wordpress.com/2018/11/06/record-north-pacific-warmth/
11/7/18  ……………. Washington rejects carbon fee:  I-1631 campaign organizers say they will continue pushing for a cleaner future.
https://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/washington-rejects-carbon-fee/
11/9/18 ……………. After I-1631, what’s next for trying to put a price on fossil fuels in Washington state?
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/after-another-election-failure-pricing-fossil-fuel-pollution-faces-an-uncertain-future-in-washington-state/
11/16/18 ……………. Portland passed a climate justice initiative. Should Seattle follow suit?
https://crosscut.com/2018/11/portland-passed-climate-justice-initiative-should-seattle-follow-suit
11/24/18 ……………. From skiing to salmon runs, the national climate report predicts a Northwest in peril
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/national-climate-assessment-paints-grim-picture-for-northwest/
11/1/18……………. OPINION: IF YOU CARE ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE, DON’T LISTEN TO CLIFF MASS; VOTE YES ON 1631
https://southseattleemerald.com/2018/11/01/opinion-if-you-care-about-climate-change-dont-listen-to-cliff-mass-vote-yes-on-1631/
10/9/18…………….  Climate change more urgent than ever, says UW scientist
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/climate-change-more-urgent-than-ever-says-uw-scientist/849992346
10/18/18 ……………. Drought conditions may persist in Pacific Northwest as El Nino moves in (VIDEO)
https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/drought-conditions-may-persist-in-pacific-northwest-as-el-nino-moves-in/281-605698979
10/18/18 …………….  ‘It’s urgent emissions come down’: UW researcher is lead author on stark climate report
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/its-urgent-emissions-come-down-uw-researcher-is-lead-author-on-stark-climate-report/
10/20/18 …………….  Climate change forces adaptation in Spokane, Pacific Northwest
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2018/oct/20/climate-change-forces-adaptation-in-spokane-pacifi/
9/9/18 ……………. Eastside mayors discuss challenges, opportunities [“… When asked what they are most proud of in their communities, many of the mayors cited their work to curb the effects of climate change…”]
http://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/eastside-mayors-discuss-challenges-opportunities/
9/12/18  ……………. Driest summer in a century offers taste of Seattle's future
https://www.kuow.org/stories/driest-summer-in-a-century-offers-seattle-a-taste-of-its-future
8/24/18……………. Judge Dismisses Youth Climate Change Lawsuit in Washington State
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/15082018/youth-climate-change-lawsuit-dismissed-washington-state-greenhouse-gas-emissions
8/3/18……………. Climate Change Skeptic Or Denier?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianbrettschneider/2018/08/03/climate-change-skeptic-or-denier/#4d423301e8c2
6/15/18 ……………. She Spoke out About Climate Change—and They Tried to Make Her Pay for It
https://www.motherjones.com/environment/2018/06/she-spoke-out-about-climate-change-and-they-tried-to-make-her-pay-for-it/
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2017 
8/2/17 ……………. Western Washington breaks high temp records amid heat wave
https://mynorthwest.com/706091/excessive-heat-watch/
8/3/17  ……………. As an Earth Scientist, I Know That the Heat Wave & Haze Are Making Climate Change Visceral for the Pacific Northwest
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2017/08/03/25328431/as-an-earth-scientist-i-know-that-the-heatwave-and-haze-are-making-climate-change-visceral-for-the-pacific-northwest
8/4/17 ……………. Historic heat roasts Pacific Northwest, but wildfire smoke lessens intensity
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/08/02/pacific-northwest-threatened-by-hottest-weather-ever-recorded-seattle-could-hit-100/
9/7/17 ……………. Has Climate Change Intensified 2017’s Western Wildfires?
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/09/why-is-2017-so-bad-for-wildfires-climate-change/539130/
 From Wikipedia: 2017 Washington wildfires
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2017_Washington_wildfires
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2016 
4/19/16  ……………. What's causing Seattle's heat wave?
https://www.king5.com/article/weather/whats-causing-seattles-heat-wave/143860343
5/6/16  ……………. Why Cliff Mass Is a Very Dangerous Weatherperson
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2016/05/06/24054552/why-cliff-mass-is-a-very-dangerous-weatherperson
5/17/16 ……………. Wildfires near Seattle are earlier, faster and more intense than usual
https://kuow.org/stories/wildfires-near-seattle-are-earlier-faster-and-more-intense-usual/
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2015 
3/5/15 …………….  Washington snowpack lowest in 10 years
http://www.capitalpress.com/Washington/20150305/washington-snowpack-lowest-in-10-years
3/6/15  ……………. State's farmers, wildlife managers prepare for drought
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Washington-farmers-wildlife-managers-prepare-for-drought-305610501.html
3/7/15 ……………. El Nino finally here, now that the party's almost over --
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/El-Nino-finally-here-now-that-the-partys-almost-over--295479081.html
3/8/15  ……………. The problem with low snowpack? It’s not about the water
http://crosscut.com/2015/03/problem-low-snowpack-not-water/
3/16/15……………. Record rainfall recorded across Western Washington on Sunday
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/record-rainfall-recorded-across-western-washington/nkXf9/
3/23/15  ……………. Climate change: The debate now is about how we adapt
http://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/climate-change-the-debate-now-is-about-how-we-adapt/
 3/24/15…………….  Environmentalists, utilities at odds over green power
http://crosscut.com/2015/03/environmentalists-utilities-at-odds-over-green-power/
4/7/15 ……………. See for yourself: Little snow in Washington this year (VIDEO)
http://mynorthwest.com/11/2743383/See-for-yourself-Little-snow-in-Washington-this-year
4/8/15 ……………. Western Washington homeowners environmentally conscious
http://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/western-washington-homeowners-environmentally-conscious/
5/2/15 ……………. Army Corps boosting Lake Washington level early
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Army-Corps-boosting-Lake-Washington-level-early-302301931.html
5/6/15……………. New drought concerns could have impact on price you pay for groceries (VIDEO)
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/state-ecology-sounding-alarm-our-snow-pack/nmBCF/
5/8/15 ……………. Seattle summer could be dress rehearsal for global warming
http://mynorthwest.com/11/2758706/Seattle-summer-could-be-dress-rehearsal-for-global-warming?google_editors_picks=true
5/14/15 …………….  Low snowpack pushes search for changes
http://crosscut.com/2015/05/low-snowpack-pushes-search-for-changes/
5/14/15 ……………. Inslee declares statewide drought emergency, just as ‘weather gods’ rain on Central Washington
http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2015/05/15/inslee-declares-statewide-drought-emergency-just-as-weather-gods-smile-on-central-washington/
5/14/15 ……………. With snow disappearing, state steps up preparations for drought woes
http://crosscut.com/2015/05/state-steps-up-preparations-for-drought-woes/
 5/15/15 ……………. Inslee declares statewide drought emergency, just as ‘weather gods’ rain on Central Washington
https://blog.seattlepi.com/seattlepolitics/2015/05/15/inslee-declares-statewide-drought-emergency-just-as-weather-gods-smile-on-central-washington/
 5/18/15…………….  Superdrought of 2015: Three things Washington must consider
http://crosscut.com/2015/05/superdrought-2015-three-things-washington-must-consider/
5/19/15 ……………. Seattle falls short of global-warming targets
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-falls-short-of-kyoto-treatys-green-goal/
5/20/15  ……………. Seattle Protests Are Drawing World Attention to the Climate Movement
http://www.thestranger.com/news/feature/2015/05/20/22248052/seattle-protests-are-drawing-world-attention-to-the-climate-movement
5/21/15  ……………. Researcher says drought could get worse in Wash. State
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Researcher-says-drought-could-get-worse-in-Wash-state-304601121.html
5/29/15……………. What drought? Meteorologist Cliff Mass vs. nearly everyone
https://crosscut.com/2015/05/what-drought-washington-meteorologist-cliff-mass-vs-nearly-everyone
6/2/15 ……………. In the battle against climate change, Seattle is on the front lines
http://grist.org/cities/in-the-battle-against-climate-change-seattle-is-on-the-front-lines/
6/3/15 …………….What Seattle Will Look Like After 2050 If We Don't Get Real About Climate Change
http://www.thestranger.com/features/feature/2015/06/03/22325034/what-seattle-will-look-like-after-2050-if-we-dont-get-real-about-climate-change
6/3/15  …………….Puget Sound’s transportation future: Some key considerations
http://crosscut.com/2015/06/key-considerations-in-puget-sounds-transportation-future/
6/3/15 …………….Getting teens to care about climate change
http://crosscut.com/2015/06/environmental-apathy-a-conversation-with-savannah-kinzer/
6/3/15 …………….Climate forecast for Seattle: warmer and wetter, with a chance of deluge
http://grist.org/science/climate-forecast-for-seattle-warmer-and-wetter-with-a-chance-of-deluge/
6/4/15 ……………. Climate refugees, DO NOT MOVE TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
https://grist.org/climate-energy/climate-refugees-do-not-move-to-the-pacific-northwest/
6/8/15 …………….200 trillion gallons of rain fall across U.S in May; very little of it in Seattle
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/200-trillion-gallons-of-rain-fall-across-US-in-May-very-little-of-it-in-Seattle-306518571.html
6/11/15  ……………. Snowpack Crisis: How Warming Temperatures Threaten Washington's Farmers
http://www.alternet.org/environment/snowpack-crisis-how-warming-temperatures-threaten-washingtons-farmers
6/16/15  ……………. Climate refugees are already finding asylum in Seattle
http://grist.org/climate-energy/climate-refugees-are-already-finding-asylum-in-seattle/
6/18/15 …………….Seattle warm stretch to last into September ... 2016?!?
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Seattle-warm-stretch-to-last-into-September2016-308229991.html
6/19/15  …………….Looking for signs of global warming? They’re all around you
https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/looking-for-signs-of-global-warming-theyre-all-around-you/
6/24/15……………. State Senate pumps up drought funding
http://crosscut.com/2015/06/state-senate-pumps-up-drought-funding/
6/25/15 ……………. King County ready to help residents during increasingly hot, dry weather
http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/News/release/2015/June/25-heat-advisory-2.aspx
6/27/15 ……………. Hot weather melts sections of US Highway 2
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Hot-weather-melts-sections-of-US-Highway-2-310305431.html
6/27/15 ……………. Drought conditions drive water restrictions
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2015/jun/27/drought-conditions-drive-water-restrictions/
6/27/15…………….Avoid toxic algae in Lake Washington
http://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/310817351.html
6/30/15 ……………. Facing El Nino conditions, City Light buys power when it should be selling
http://crosscut.com/2015/07/as-el-nino-approaches-city-light-buys-when-it-should-be-selling/
6/30/15 …………….Executive delivers bold new plan to confront climate change after hottest June on record
http://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/newsroom/newsreleases/2015/June/30-SCAP.aspx
7/1/15 ……………. Soaring Temps in Pacific Northwest Shattered Records
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/record-temps-pacific-northwest-19179
7/3/15 …………….Green Lake, Lake Washington being closely monitored for algae blooms (VIDEO)
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/green-lake-lake-washington-being-closely-monitored/nmrG6/
7/3/15 …………….Brush fires create mayhem around Western Washington
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Brush-fires-create-mayhem-around-Western-Washington-311601121.html
7/3/15 …………….Early start to Northwest wildfire season; more danger ahead
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Early-start-to-Northwest-wildfire-season-more-danger-ahead-311590531.html
7/3/15 ……………. After hottest day of year, impressive heat continues in Northwest (VIDEO)
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/after-hottest-day-year-impressive-heat-continues-n/nmrMy/
7/3/15 …………….Seattle on the Mediterranean
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/04/opinion/seattle-on-the-mediterranean.html?_r=0
7/5/15 …………….It's official: 73 percent of Seattleites DONE with this 90 degree heat
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Its-official-73-percent-of-Seattleites-DONE-with-this-90-degree-heat-311676851.html
7/8/15…………….How Is Washington's Drought Affecting Local Farms?
http://www.thestranger.com/food-and-drink/feature/2015/07/08/22508320/how-is-washingtons-drought-affecting-local-farms
7/9/15 ……………. Western Wash. in 'severe drought;' Seattle water supply 'fair'
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/western-wash-severe-drought/nmt3P/
7/9/15 …………….Cascade Water Alliance announces water supply outlook downgraded from 'good' to 'fair'
http://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/313003701.html
7/9/15……………. Firefighters warn drought causing homes to burn faster
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/firefighters-warn-drought-causing-homes-burn-faste/nmxpw/
7/14/15…………….  Gov. Jay Inslee blames GOP for climate failures
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Gov-Jay-Inslee-blames-GOP-for-climate-failures-315093181.html
7/14/15…………….Seattle already has entire summer's worth of heat with 8 weeks left
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Seattle-fills-summer-heat-quota-with-solid-8-weeks-left-in-season-315457101.html
7/18/15 ……………. Experts: No end in sight for Washington's historic drought
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/State-No-end-in-sight-for-historic-drought-316985771.html
7/19/15……………. Washington burning: Wildfires are adding up
http://crosscut.com/2015/07/washington-burning-wildfires-are-adding-up/
7/20/15 ……………. Ocean acidification: a problem up the coast, too
http://crosscut.com/2015/07/ocean-acidification-a-problem-up-the-coast-too/
7/23/15 …………….  Ocean Temperatures At Record High
http://arctic-news.blogspot.com/2015/07/ocean-temperatures-at-record-high.html
7/23/15 ……………. How This El Niño Is And Isn’t Like 1997
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/comparing-el-nino-to-1997-19278
7/25/15……………. Snowpack drought has salmon dying in overheated rivers
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/snowpack-drought-has-salmon-dying-in-overheated-rivers/
7/27/15 …………….Seattle, Everett, Tacoma activate water shortage response plans
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/seattle-everett-tacoma-activate-water-shortage-res/nm7Mf/
7/27/15……………. Snoqualmie Valley farmers fight drought with innovation
http://crosscut.com/2015/07/drought-comes-to-snoqualmie-valley-farms/
7/27/15 …………….Residents asked to mind their water usage
http://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/318722921.html
7/27/15 …………….Seattle’s heat-wave terror in one graphic!
http://blog.seattlepi.com/bigscience/2015/07/27/seattles-heat-wave-terror-in-one-graphic/#34325101=0&34471103=0
7/27/15……………. Seattle breaks 20 heat records in one year, new analysis shows
http://www.geekwire.com/2015/seattle-breaks-20-heat-records-in-one-year-new-analysis-shows/
7/28/15 …………….Wildfire danger spreads to suburban Western Washington
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Wildfire-danger-spreads-to-suburban-W-Wash-neighborhoods-319414971.html
7/28/15 …………….Seattle was oh-so-close to having an officially wet July
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Seattle-was-oh-so-close-to-having-an-officially-wet-July-319084981.html
7/29/15 ……………. In drought, conflict emerges between fish and man
http://crosscut.com/2015/07/drought-forces-difficult-questions-on-washingtons-fish/
7/29/15 …………….Why Are Hundreds Of Thousands Of Salmon Dying In The Northwest?
http://thinkprogress.org/climate/2015/07/29/3685149/dead-salmon-pacific-northwest/
7/30/15 ……………. The Wettest Rainforest in the United States Has Gone Up in Flames
http://www.thenation.com/article/the-wettest-rainforest-in-the-united-states-has-gone-up-in-flames/
7/31/15……………. July goes down as hottest month on record in Seattle
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/July-goes-down-as-hottest-month-on-record-in-Seattle-320323051.html
8/3/15 …………….Seattle's hot summer claims final heat record left on the books
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Seattles-hot-summer-claims-final-heat-record-left-on-the-books-323128211.html
8/6/15…………….Climate change already rearing its ugly head in Northwest
http://mynorthwest.com/11/2793188/Climate-change-already-rearing-its-ugly-head-in-Northwest
8/7/15 …………….Water district's wells across Washington running dry (VIDEO)
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/water-districts-wells-across-washington-running-dr/nnF26/
8/7/15 …………….Editorial: Washington’s weather changes require adaptability
http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2015/aug/08/editorial-washingtons-weather-changes-require/
8/7/15……………. Thousands flee as wildfires wreak havoc in Central Wash.
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Evacuations-closures-as-wildfires-wreak-havoc-in-Central-Wash-321958511.html
8/15/15…………….Lewis-McChord deploys troops to battle Wash. Wildfires
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lewis-McChord-deploys-troops-to-battle-Wash-wildfires-322168061.html
8/15/15 …………….Slow progress against wildfires; thieves target evacuated homes
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Lewis-McChord-deploys-troops-to-battle-Wash-wildfires-322168061.html
8/17/15 …………….Voluntary water cutbacks issued to curb higher-than-normal use, drought
http://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/321502451.html
8/17/15 ……………. ‘A quiet crisis': The rise of acidic soil in Washington
http://crosscut.com/2015/08/a-quiet-crisis-the-rise-of-acidic-soil-in-washington/
8/17/15  …………….Heat, dry fuels lead to more fire calls
http://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/322068381.html
 8/18/15 ……………. The kids call us out – Filing lawsuits for science-based climate recovery
http://cascadiaplanet.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-kids-call-us-out-filing-lawsuits.html
8/19/15 …………….3 US Forest Service firefighters die while battling Wash. Wildfire (VIDEO)
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/central-wash-town-evacuated-after-wildfire/nnNFq/
8/21/15……………. State of Emergency Declared as Wildfires Create 'Unprecedented Cataclysm' in Washington
http://www.commondreams.org/news/2015/08/21/state-emergency-declared-wildfires-create-unprecedented-cataclysm-washington
8/23/15…………….Wanted: People to fight fires in Washington and Oregon
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Wanted-people-to-fight-fires-in-Washington-and-Oregon--322757741.html
8/25/15 ……………. Wildfire Shuts Down Seattle City Light’s Skagit Hydropower (The Reason Is Surprising)
http://kuow.org/post/wildfire-shuts-down-seattle-city-light-s-skagit-hydropower-reason-surprising
 8/26/15 ……………. Q&A: The Wildfire-Climate-Change Connection
http://kuow.org/post/qa-wildfire-climate-change-connection
8/27/15 ……………. Expert Testifies: 'We Haven't Seen A Really Bad Wildfire Season Yet' (AUDIO)
http://kuow.org/post/expert-testifies-we-havent-seen-really-bad-wildfire-season-yet
8/28/15 ……………. Rare August wind storm brings potential for weekend power outages
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Rare-August-wind-storm-brings-potential-for-weekend-power-outages-323223791.html
8/31/15 ……………. Northwest Farms Hit Hard by Wildfires
http://civileats.com/2015/08/31/northwest-farms-hit-hard-by-wildfires/
9/1/15 …………….Sorry, just because it’s raining doesn’t mean you can take long showers again
http://crosscut.com/2015/09/sorry-just-because-its-raining-doesnt-mean-you-can-take-long-showers-again/
9/2/15 …………….The "New Normal" in Washington State
http://www.thestranger.com/news/feature/2015/09/02/22795813/the-new-normal-in-washington-state
9/2/15 …………….Despite Rain, Officials Warn Of Continued Fire Danger
http://kuow.org/post/despite-rain-officials-warn-continued-fire-danger
9/3/15 …………….This summer hottest and driest ever in Spokane
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/summer-hottest-and-driest-ever-spokane/nnXmG/
9/4/15 …………….1997 vs. 2015: Animation Compares El Niños Side-by-Side
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/animation-compares-blockbuster-el-ninos-19408
9/5/15 …………….When the wildfire season never ends
http://crosscut.com/2015/09/when-the-wildfire-season-never-ends/
9/9/15 …………….Glaciers in North Cascade Mountain Range Reach 'Disastrous' Low Levels
http://www.weather.com/news/climate/news/cascades-glacier-loss
9/10/15 ……………. This drought is so bad that even Seattle is running out of water
http://grist.org/article/this-drought-is-so-bad-that-even-seattle-is-running-out-of-water/
9/10/15 ……………. ‘Disastrous’: Low snow, heat eat away at Northwest glaciers (VIDEO)
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/science/disastrous-low-snow-heat-eat-away-at-northwest-glaciers/
9/11/15 …………….El Niño - What It Will Bring This Year and How It Could Change With Global Warming
http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/32751-el-nino-what-it-will-bring-this-year-and-how-it-could-change-with-global-warming
9/17/15 …………….Constantine, others discuss climate change
http://www.redmond-reporter.com/news/328123861.html
9/17/15 …………….New forecasts still say mild winter, hot summer again for Northwest
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/New-forecasts-still-say-mild-winter-hot-summer-again-for-Northwest-328082171.html
9/20/15……………. Mapping fish die-offs in warming waters
http://crosscut.com/2015/09/mapping-fish-die-offs-in-warming-waters/
10/1/15……………. 'Water year' rainfall nearly normal, so how are we in a drought?
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Water-year-rainfall-nearly-normal-so-how-are-we-in-a-drought-330307531.html
10/2/15 ……………. Northwest Wheat Farmers Struggle To Plant In Lingering Drought
http://kuow.org/post/northwest-wheat-farmers-struggle-plant-lingering-drought
10/15/15 ……………. More Washington Drought Ahead? NOAA Outlook Points That Way
http://kuow.org/post/more-washington-drought-ahead-noaa-outlook-points-way
10/16/15 …………….Interest Builds In Giving Farmers Credit For Growing Green
http://kuow.org/post/interest-builds-giving-farmers-credit-growing-green
10/20/15      Will climate change cause population surge? (VIDEO)
http://www.kirotv.com/news/news/will-climate-change-cause-population-surge/nn6rs/
10/21/15 …………….Counterpoint: Tackling climate change a moral and economic imperative
http://crosscut.com/2015/10/counterpoint-tackling-climate-change-a-moral-and-economic-imperative/
11/8/15…………….Will we get snow? Drought put question on everyone’s mind (VIDEO)
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/will-we-get-snow-drought-put-question-on-everyones-mind/
11/9/15 …………….A Scorching Earth Threatens U.S. Agriculture
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/scorching_earth_is_a_threat_to_us_agriculture_20151109
11/15/15 …………….Seattle rattles off (almost) 37 hours of consecutive rainfall
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Seattle-rattles-off-nearly-37-hours-of-consecutive-rainfall-349973421.html
11/15/15……………. King County adopts one of the boldest climate action plans in the nation
http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/News/release/2015/November/16-climate-action-plan.aspx
11/15/15 …………….Post Wildfires, Washington Officials Warn Of Floods, Mudslides
http://kuow.org/post/post-wildfires-washington-officials-warn-floods-mudslides
11/16/15…………….One Graph Shows El Niño’s New Record
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/one-graph-shows-el-ninos-new-record-19693
11/19/15 …………….As El Nino rages, still a warm winter foreseen, but 2016's looking wetter
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/With-record-El-Nino-still-a-warm-winter-foreseen-but-2016s-looking-wetter-351867401.html
11/20/15 …………….Heavy rain finally extinguishes wildfire in Olympic rainforest
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Heavy-rain-finally-extinguishes-wildfire-in-Olympic-rainforest-352236931.html
11/20/15 ……………. In Washington, teenagers take a state agency to court over carbon emissions — and win
http://grist.org/climate-energy/in-washington-teenagers-take-a-state-agency-to-court-over-carbon-emissions-and-win/
12/8/15……………. Drought-stricken 2015 now above normal for rainfall in Seattle
http://www.komonews.com/weather/blogs/scott/Drought-stricken-2015-now-above-normal-for-rainfall-in-Seattle-360975441.html
12/9/15……………. Fourth flood event in six weeks a reminder to stay prepared despite El Nino forecast
http://www.issaquahreporter.com/news/361246401.html
12/9/15  …………….State of emergency declared as days of storms wreak havoc
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Inslee-declares-state-of-emergency-as-days-of-storms-wreak-havoc-361353061.html
12/21/15 …………….El Niño Could Usher in a Decade of Stronger Events
http://www.climatecentral.org/news/el-nino-could-usher-in-stronger-events-19824
12/21/15…………….Upcoming King Tide Offers A Preview Of Sea Level Rise
http://kuow.org/post/upcoming-king-tide-offers-preview-sea-level-rise
12/22/15…………….Climate change should prompt the Northwest to act on renewable energy
http://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/editorials/climate-change-should-prompt-the-northwest-to-act-on-renewable-energy/
12/23/15 ……………. Heavy Rains Have Northwest Communities Scrambling To Contain Sewer Overflows
http://kuow.org/post/heavy-rains-have-northwest-communities-scrambling-contain-sewer-overflows
12/29/15…………….Northwest Snow Piles Up Ahead Of Schedule
http://kuow.org/post/northwest-snow-piles-ahead-schedule
12/30/15 …………….Seattle Sets New Record for Warmest Month Ever
http://www.seattleweatherblog.com/warm-weather/seattle-sets-new-record-for-warmest-month-ever/
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2014 
5/06/14 …………….Northwest climate change report: Shrinking snowpacks, drier summers
https://komonews.com/weather/scotts-weather-blog/northwest-climate-change-report-shrinking-snowpacks-drier-summers-12-20-2015
7/11/14…………….Seattle area braces for heat; wildfires hit Eastern Washington
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/seattle-area-braces-for-heat-wildfires-hit-eastern-washington/
7/24/14 …………….Northwest heat wave expected to last into next week
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/today/2014/07/northwest-heat-wave-expected-to-last-into-next-week/
7/31/14……………. Cliff Mass: Pacific Northwest will be winner in climate change (VIDEO)
http://mynorthwest.com/813/2576915/Cliff-Mass-Pacific-Northwest-will-be-winner-in-climate-change
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2013 
5/7/13 ……………. Record-Smashing Heat Scorches Seattle
http://www.seattleweatherblog.com/weather-records/record-smashing-heat-scorches-seattle/
7/19/13  …………….Nighttime heat waves quadruple in Pacific Northwest
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/07/130719140010.htm
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2012
6/28/12 ……………. NASA Maps Heat Wave Fueling Wildfires in the Rockies
https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/fires/main/usa/20120629-westernUS.html
From Wikipedia: 2012 Washington wildfires
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Washington_wildfires
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2010 
1/1/10…………….  2009 was a year of weather extremes
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/2009-was-a-year-of-weather-extremes/
8/14/10…………….Record high temperature in Seattle Saturday
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/record-high-temperature-in-seattle-saturday/
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2009 
Historic Seattle heat wave peaks at a record 103 degrees on July 29, 2009.
https://www.historylink.org/File/9097
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2007
3/15/07……………. How one number touched off big climate-change fight at UW
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/how-one-number-touched-off-big-climate-change-fight-at-uw/
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3/20/07……………. Has Pacific Northwest snowpack declined? Yes.
http://www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2007/03/pnw-snowpack/
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2006
 2006 Annual Fire Report
https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/content/pdfs/archives/2006_Annual_Report.pdf
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1998
 11/10/98……………. The thawing of Alaska 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/211927.stm
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1992.
 A record 15 heat warnings were issued by the National Weather Service for the Seattle area
https://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/Emergency/PlansOEM/SHIVA/SHIVAv7.0-Heat.pdf
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1988
 From Wikipedia: 1988–89 North American drought
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988–89_North_American_drought