Want an EV? Washington state offers $45 million in rebates State officials announced $45 million in rebates on electric vehicles Tuesday, with the point-of-sale discounts to be available in August to people buying or leasing a more climate-friendly car, whether new or used. John Ryan
U.N. talks for a global treaty to reduce plastic waste are floundering The talks in Canada are not going well,and scientists and civil society groups say the U.S. is largely to blame. Michael Copley
Shoreline's secret garden faded into history. The community wants to dig it back up To the casual observer, 16034 Greenwood Avenue North had long decayed. But a closer look revealed fruit trees — and a piece of Shoreline history. Patricia Murphy Dyer Oxley
Worms eating airport deicer fluid could be greener approach to airline waste To safely fly when it’s cold out, special fluid has to be sprayed on planes. And it creates a lot of waste. So Tri-Cities airport leaders have turned to … worms. Courtney Flatt
Washington's plastic bag fee reduces waste — but not to the extent intended, report finds While Washington’s plastic bag fee has helped reduce pollution, it hasn’t changed shopper behavior that much, according to a new study conducted by a coalition of conservation groups. Ruby de Luna
National How hot is too hot? New weather forecasting tool can help figure that out Released on Earth Day, the federal government's new "HeatRisk" tool can help people assess when heat goes from uncomfortable to dangerous. Alejandra Borunda
Washington council approves wind farm near the Tri-Cities, slashing turbine numbers The largest proposed wind farm in Washington got a partial thumbs up on Wednesday from the state's energy siting council. The controversial project in southeastern Washington has raised concerns about ridgeline views, tribal cultural resources and endangered hawks. Courtney Flatt
An uncontained tugboat oil spill fouls Seattle waterways Photos show an oil sheen on the water off Harbor Island and the West Seattle Bridge. John O'Brien
National Biden administration restricts oil and gas leasing in Alaska's petroleum reserve The administration said it will restrict new oil and gas leasing on 13 million acres in Alaska to help protect wildlife such as caribou and polar bears as the Arctic continues to warm. The Associated Press
These Northwest snails might need stronger protection than just their tiny shells Environmentalists are urging federal officials to save a pair of Northwest species that you’ve probably never heard of. John Ryan