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
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
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
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
Western Washington's dry spell comes to a 'juicy' end "The system that came through over the weekend was just kind of juicy and special." Katie Campbell
Climate activists shut down Seattle's Fourth Avenue, two banks Climate activists shut down Fourth Avenue in downtown Seattle and the downtown branches of two banks on Friday. John Ryan
Officials demand answers after apparent sabotage of oil train Some legislators are calling for action in the wake of a federal report on the apparent sabotage of an oil train north of Bellingham last year. John Ryan
Why 'copious' rain could wash Washington's worries away this weekend Washington's dry spell may be coming to an end. Angela King
Young People Are Anxious About Climate Change And Say Governments Are Failing Them A new study shows more than half of young people say climate change makes them feel afraid, sad, anxious, angry, powerless and helpless. And government inaction in particular makes them worried. Sharon Pruitt-Young
How A Blistering Housing Market Could Be Making Wildfires Even More Dangerous California Homes Are Burning. Why Are They Still Increasing In Value? Greg Rosalsky