King County is already planning for the next heat wave Last weekend’s heat wave was a clear reminder that climate change is a “bigger and even more serious long-term crisis” than Covid, said King County public health officer Dr. Jeff Duchin. Eilís O'Neill
The town that broke Canada’s heat record has burned to the ground Washington state might feel the effects of British Columbia’s crushing heat and fires in the water as well as in the air. John Ryan
Glacial rivers rage as heat wave bites into Northwest snowpack At mile-high Paradise on Mt. Rainier, 30 inches of snow melted in just four days of extreme heat. John Ryan
Environmentalists hope for silver lining to Seattle’s surging A/C demands Local HVAC companies were deluged with requests for air-conditioning systems during Seattle’s recent heat wave. But environmentalists say sweltering residents should consider their options first. Amy Radil
KUOW asks: How can Seattle meet its climate change goals? KUOW is asking Seattle voters the same questions it is asking candidates for mayor in the 2021 primary election. This week, we asked about Seattle's approach to climate change. Dyer Oxley
Activists push back against rising air pollution from Sea-Tac Airport Sea-Tac Airport is reporting more takeoffs and landings than at any time since early March 2020, when travel of all kinds took a nose dive in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. John Ryan
More Than Half Of U.S. Buildings Are In Places Prone To Disaster, Study Finds Buildings are concentrated in places that are likely to be hit by a disaster such as a hurricane, flood or wildfire, researchers found. That includes both urban and rural hotspots. Rebecca Hersher
Heat wave could hit Seattle area neighborhoods differently – possible 20 degrees difference The heat wave expected this weekend in western Washington won’t hit everyone the same. John Ryan
This heat wave will be 'historic,' Washington climatologist says Most of the western U.S. is experiencing an intense heat wave. And that can have serious environmental and agricultural consequences. Angela King
How would Seattle's mayoral candidates tackle climate change? KUOW has asked each candidate running for Seattle mayor in 2021 seven questions addressing key issues facing the city and what they would do about it. This week: climate change. Dyer Oxley
