Environment Cap-and-trade law tackles big polluters, fractures political alliances A sweeping climate proposal from Gov. Jay Inslee has both fractured existing alliances and sparked new ones — among activists and oil refineries alike — on its way to becoming Washington state law. John Ryan
Environment How Inslee’s climate agenda just got a boost 'I would call it a victory for climate advocates, with a big asterisk on it.’ Kim Malcolm John Ryan
Environment Glowing bunnies and climate change denial. What could go wrong? Nathaniel Rich considers ‘the horrific interconnectedness of all things’ John O'Brien
Science Here comes wildfire season in the Northwest. What to know looking ahead Wildfire season is off to an early start. And while the last week of warm weather has been welcome, it's adding to dry spells across the west - and it's not likely to stay so clear for long. Angela King Katie Campbell
Environment Governors Urge Biden To Order 100% Zero-Emission Car Sales By 2035 In a letter to the president, 12 governors asked that the White House order a ban on greenhouse gas-emitting cars and light trucks within 14 years. Scott Neuman
Environment Some CEOs Are Hearing A New Message: Act On Climate, Or We'll Cut Your Pay Some companies, under pressure from shareholders, are tying executive compensation to climate targets. It's not widespread yet, but the approach is catching on. Camila Domonoske
Science 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
Environment U.S., China Agree To Cooperate On Climate Crisis With Urgency The world's two biggest carbon polluters agreed to cooperate to curb climate change with "seriousness and urgency" days before President Biden hosts a virtual summit of world leaders on the issue. The Associated Press
Environment How The U.S. Could Halve Climate Emissions By 2030 Environmental groups and business leaders are pushing President Biden to cut U.S. emissions 50 percent by 2030. The question is: what kind of climate policies will work that fast? Lauren Sommer
Science Carbon Emissions Could Plummet. The Atmosphere Will Lag Behind The U.S. plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions dramatically in the next decade. Scientists say it's crucial that the U.S. succeed. Still, many of the positive effects won't arrive for decades. Rebecca Hersher
