Old forests are powerhouses for absorbing and sequestering carbon dioxide, a key driver of the climate crisis. These stunning photographs of the Pacific Northwest old-growth forests showcase their beauty and vital role in the ecosystem.
As scientists gathered at the Smithsonian to discuss the significance of the new-to-science whale, a court decision has further jeopardized the already critically endangered whale.
Under legal and public pressure, a developer abandoned plans to build a methanol refinery in Kalama, Washington, that was set to become one of the top climate polluters in the state.