Saving local forests, with help from big business Earlier this month, a blockchain company based in Delaware struck the biggest carbon offset deal in history with the city of Issaquah. This kind of deal is a new frontier in both saving local forests and tackling climate change. We talked to Seattle Times environment reporter Lynda Mapes about how this all works back when the state of Washington announced they’re getting into this game. Today we’re revisiting that episode. Clare McGrane Play AudioListen 14 mins
Saving trees, making moolah Washington's public lands aren't all protected from logging. In fact, the state makes a lot of money for schools, libraries and hospitals by cutting down trees. That's starting to change with a new plan to preserve forests and "lease" them to companies looking to offset their carbon footprints. Clare McGrane Play AudioListen 14 mins
FAQ: America's New Promise On Climate The U.S. is planning to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This is America's return to the international climate stage. We break it down for you. Rebecca Hersher
U.S. Officially Leaving Paris Climate Agreement The United States is the only country to back out of its promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. America has contributed more cumulative carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than any other nation. Rebecca Hersher
Meet the contestants! Listeners battle to become KUOW's Biggest Carbon Loser Three contestants. Two months. One planet. A lot of carbon. Kristin Leong Play AudioListen 5 mins
Earth is the best planet, Bezos says, unveiling climate commitment Amazon has made its biggest climate commitment in the company's 25 year history. Paige Browning Play AudioListen 1 min
Seattle eyes its own 'green new deal' Advocates for a “green new deal” for Seattle made their pitch to the Seattle City Council on Tuesday for aggressive action on climate change and inequity. John Ryan Play AudioListen 2 mins
Microsoft's new climate plan: charge itself for polluting Microsoft's ambitious climate action plan including a $15 carbon fee on itself. Paige Browning
Washington’s oil industry gears up for fight against new carbon pricing plan Supporters of a ballot measure to create a new carbon “fee” in Washington submitted 377,000 signatures to the Secretary of State's office this week,... Amy Radil
Your ferry ran late to save the planet Ferries have been running a few minutes behind, and listener Nick Wilson wanted to know what was up. Turns out ferries can reduce CO2 emissions... David Hyde Play AudioListen 4 mins
