Shellfish farmers line up for disaster aid after heat wave decimates oysters and clams After a double whammy of extreme heat and afternoon low tides killed oysters and clams back in June, farmers are bracing for a second heat wave this week. John Ryan
Climate change is changing Seattle summers We're heading towards the second heat wave of the summer, and smoke from West Coast wildfires is finally arriving. Today, we revisit a conversation about how wildfires and climate change are impacting summer, and our relationship with this place. Clare McGrane
3 Things To Know About What Scientists Say About Our Future Climate The latest report from climate scientists provides a stark warning about how fast the planet is changing. Here are the top takeaways. Ruth Talbot
With Extreme Fires Burning, Forest Service Stops 'Good Fires' Too Controlled burns help reduce wildfire risk by clearing out overgrown vegetation. The U.S. Forest Service is suspending them, concerning fire scientists. Lauren Sommer
"Code red for humanity" (and the Northwest is no exception) With another extreme heatwave forecast to hit the Pacific Northwest later this week, KUOW's John Ryan spoke with newscaster Paige Browning about the stark new U.N. report and its local implications. John Ryan
What The U.S. Can Do About The Dire Climate Change Report Allison Crimmins, who heads the National Climate Assessment, says the U.N.'s landmark report confirms the need for "significant, sustained action" to reduce emissions. Rachel Treisman
A Major Report Warns Climate Change Is Accelerating And Humans Must Cut Emissions Now The U.N. has released the most comprehensive global climate science report ever. It is unequivocal: Humans must stop burning fossil fuels or suffer catastrophic impacts. Rebecca Hersher
The Dixie Fire Explodes To Become The 3rd-Largest Wildfire In California's History The fire raging in Northern California was whipped up by high temperatures and strong winds. It incinerated much of the Gold Rush-era community of Greenville earlier this week. The Associated Press
An architecture firm dedicated to green building felt the heat and got AC at the office. They still cut their energy use "When you realize that you're sticking to the trace paper on your desk, that's not a good thing." Joshua McNichols
The Dixie Fire Has Destroyed Most Of A Historic Northern California Town The wildfire tore through Greenville, a town dating back to the Gold Rush Era, in the northern Sierra Nevada. The wildfire is currently the largest in California. The Associated Press
