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.

Weeks after EPA’s emergency suspension, American Vanguard will no longer produce or distribute products containing the harmful pesticide.

Electron Dam has been harming Chinook salmon, steelhead, and trout for nearly 100 years. With part of the dam gone, the river will flow naturally for the first time in almost a century.

Residents are concerned Grays Harbor plant could cause environmental and human health harm before state hearings board rules on legality of its air permit

Five Northwest and national environmental groups ask the Washington Pollution Control Hearings Board to stay an air permit for an industrial-scale wood pellet plant in Hoquiam, Washington, suspending construction and operation of the facility until the legal challenge is resolved.

Ruling means a free-flowing Puyallup River for fish for the first time in more than 100 years

Ninth Circuit decision upholds earlier court ruling ordering partial removal of Washington’s electron dam.

Low-income families will receive the greatest relief from mounting energy costs

Here are 10 reasons why industrial wood pellet production is a false solution to the climate crisis.

The 2024 short session produced several key wins benefiting the environment and Washington’s communities — and some foreshadowing for 2025.

Revised rules still undermine the fundamental purpose of the landmark conservation law

Revised rules still undermine the fundamental purpose of the landmark conservation law

All customers of Oregon’s largest natural gas utility – and low-income customers in particular – will experience lower increases on future utility bills thanks to a victorious partial settlement in a contested rate case between NW Natural and climate and community-based environmental justice organizations.

Climate, health, and renewable energy groups intervene to defend new, progressive statewide building codes that took effect in March

A coalition of climate, health, and renewable energy groups that successfully defended Washington State’s new building codes are intervening to once more beat back another desperate attempt by industry to thwart Washington State’s progress toward climate goals.

Republican-led lawsuit would dismantle revitalized NEPA rules that highlight environmental justice and climate change

Groups intervene in state attorneys general lawsuit challenging the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Regulations Revisions Phase 2.

A new report highlights the need for concrete action to restore salmon populations and honor treaty obligations.