Blog Topic

Environment

Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire

Credibility of Big Chem’s star witness goes up in smoke.
Valerie Pacino on May 8, 2012 at 2:42 pm

Saving Cash with Green Stormwater Solutions

"Banking on Green" seeks to quantify the benefits of eco-infrastructure.
Lisa Stiffler on April 30, 2012 at 3:16 pm

Video: Breaching Elwha Dams, IV

Watch a 90-year-old dam come down in 90 seconds.
Eric Hess on April 30, 2012 at 11:31 am

Rain Garden Reality Check

Comparing LID to conventional system failures.
Eric de Place on April 18, 2012 at 2:10 pm

Climate Pollution Killing Oysters

Scientists find the "smoking gun" that's killing Northwest oysters.
Jennifer Langston on April 17, 2012 at 3:22 pm

Toxic Couches: the Infographic

Just how toxic is the 12-second rule?
Eric Hess on April 16, 2012 at 12:28 pm

Rain Garden Backlash Is All Wet

Fears about West Seattle rain gardens appear overblown.
Lisa Stiffler on April 4, 2012 at 8:00 am

Have Toxic Couches Finally Met Their Match?

At last, a California bill demands a flammability standard based on fire science.
Valerie Pacino on March 14, 2012 at 1:10 pm

Recipe for a Rice Crispy Road

Here's how to make permeable pavement.
Lisa Stiffler on March 1, 2012 at 11:40 am

Surprisingly Ambitious Permeable Projects

Northwest engineers reach beyond their permeable pavement comfort zones.
Lisa Stiffler on February 22, 2012 at 7:48 am