Coastal tribes may soon have more money to move to higher ground in Washington state The federal government is just a step away from approving relocation money for three Indian coastal tribes in Washington. Paige Browning
Why Baghdad will be one of the cities hardest hit by global warming Iraq's capital city is already seeing record heat — up to 125 degrees Fahrenheit. A report predicts more 120-plus degree days to come. And the "urban heat island" effect will make things even worse. Jason Beaubien
Biden ban on Russian oil hits Anacortes, Washington refinery Russian oil could be en route to Washington state for several more weeks despite a ban on Russian oil and gas imports imposed by President Joe Biden on Tuesday. John Ryan
Climate change threatens nearly one third of U.S. hazardous chemical facilities The facilities are located in every state, and are threatened by floods, hurricanes and wildfires that can cause dangerous leaks and explosions, according to a federal watchdog. Rebecca Hersher
Billions of people are in danger from climate change, U.N. report warns Some ecosystems have already been irreversibly altered, scientists say. And climate change is wreaking havoc on human health. Rebecca Hersher
Facebook fell short of its promises to label climate change denial, a study finds A watchdog group says Facebook only labeled about half of posts promoting articles from the world's leading publishers of climate denial. Facebook says it was still rolling out its system at the time. Rachel Treisman
Soot is accelerating snow melt in popular parts of Antarctica, study finds Arctic communities have long been plagued by soot that drives snow melt and respiratory disease. Now, humans are making their mark in Antarctica. Rebecca Hersher
Ocean water along U.S. coasts will rise about one foot by 2050, scientists warn Sea levels are rising even faster on the East Coast and Gulf Coast. And advances in climate science mean we can see the future clearly for the first time. Rebecca Hersher
Utilities in Washington are tackling the clean energy to-do list Washington State is making strides on its long to-do list toward clean energy. Libby Denkmann
Glaciers are shrinking fast. Scientists are rushing to figure out how fast Billions of people rely on glaciers for drinking water, hydropower and irrigation. A raft of new research suggests there is less ice left than previously thought. Rebecca Hersher
