A year has passed since Vancouver approved its plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2040. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Posts published in “Environment”
Washington State University researchers set out to discover the impact the 2021 heat dome had on snow melt, but what they found revealed an alarming warming trend
The Pacific Northwest’s mountainous snow, kept frozen in high elevations, was thought to be resilient to bursts of warmth in the springtime. But this durability…
Gov. Jay Inslee optimistic about his proposed 2024 supplemental budget
Gov. Jay Inslee is “cautiously optimistic” that state legislators will approve his proposed 2024 supplemental budget released Wednesday. Inslee met with The Columbian’s Editorial Board…
Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge’s reconnection project allows excess water to naturally drain into Columbia River
As a series of atmospheric rivers pushed through the region, excessive runoff proved the success of one of the largest habitat restoration projects in the…
A lahar on Mount Adams would put thousands at risk but monitoring stations would warn of dangerous flows
TROUT LAKE — As Pat Arnold plucked weeds from her yard with a view of snow-capped Mount Adams, she navigated around large boulders that hint…
Strategies Clark County residents can use to reduce waste from holiday meals, gift-giving
We have now entered the season of feasting, gift-giving and, unfortunately, waste. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Soil sampling to determine cleanup plan for Ridgefield yards dealing with Pacific Wood Treating contaminants
Toxic remnants from a wood treating facility’s operations linger in Ridgefield residents’ yards decades after the company halted operations, prompting a fresh round of sampling…
I-5 bridge environmental impact statement delayed, again — this time until 2024
The release of a draft supplemental environmental impact statement, a critical milestone for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Program, has been delayed for the second time,…
Lawsuits over Columbia Gorge gravel pit slowing after court denies owners’ request for review
Nearly half a decade of lawsuits surrounding a controversial gravel pit east of Washougal are slowing as even more governing entities deny resuming operations at…
Clark County composting guru: Keeping food waste out of landfills an easy way to flight climate change
For Pete DuBois, fighting climate change on a personal level is as simple as dirt and worms. Read more… Source: The Columbian