Environment La Niña winter in NW is 'good news for sports enthusiasts' and, you know, the environment Washington State Climatologist Nick Bond says extra rain this month could bring the mountains some early snow. That's good news for skiers and, more importantly, "forest health, our fresh-water ecosystems, salmon, you know the whole [environment] thing" Rob Wood Katie Campbell
Technology You can now search for flights on Google based on carbon emissions A new Google Flights feature lets buyers search for flights based on the potential environmental impact. Sharon Pruitt-Young
Environment The Northwest’s unhealthy new season: smoke When Kelsey Horne finished college in Tacoma ten years ago, the climate was different. “Fire season wasn't a thing,” she said. John Ryan
Animals U.S. Says Ivory-Billed Woodpecker And More Than 20 Other Species Have Gone Extinct Government scientists warn climate change, on top of other pressures, could make such disappearances more common. The Associated Press
Climate Children Born After 2020 Will Experience Up To 7 Times More Extreme Climate Events A new study says the current climate crisis is a "severe threat" to the safety of younger generations, who will experience far more extreme climate events like heat waves, wildfires and floods. Deepa Shivaram
Environment More renewable energy, less energy efficiency in new power plan People don’t usually think much about where their power comes from, as long as the power is available when they need it. Power officials say environmental considerations have them seeking input on a new regional power plan. Courtney Flatt
Environment Lapping Mount Rainier to map its withering ice A specially outfitted plane documented the decline of the biggest collection of glaciers in the lower 48 states. For the first time in six years, Mount Rainier National Park is measuring its glaciers from the air. John Ryan
Science Ahead Of Climate Talks, China Vows To Stop Building Coal Power Plants Abroad The announcement provides needed momentum for global climate change negotiations in November, but coal power is expected to keep growing within China itself. Lauren Sommer
Music BTS Spoke At The UNGA. And That's Not The Only Surprise At The U.N. Event The appearance of the popular boy band from South Korea is one of many unexpected moments at the United Nations General Assembly — everything from a U.N. TikTok to a groundbreaking food summit. Joanne Lu
Politics WATCH: President Biden's Speech To The U.N. General Assembly In his first speech to delegates at the U.N. General Assembly, President Biden will address an array of issues, including COVID-19, climate change and the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Brian Naylor
