Washington

The EPA can’t wait to reopen the mine that poisoned North Idaho

Photo: Tubbs Hill on Lake Coeur d'Alene. - Kyle Johnson for Bloomberg Businessweek The Bunker Hill Mine deposited 75 million…

6 years ago

Eelgrass wasting disease has new enemies: Drones and artificial intelligence

When infected with eelgrass wasting disease, blades of eelgrass develop black and brown splotches ('lesions') that can spread and kill…

6 years ago

What’s Best for Kids: Bottled Water or Fountains?

Tap water may be better for kids than sugary sodas, but many schools have lead-contaminated water (file photo). This story…

6 years ago

United States: Water deficits to diminish in the SW, surpluses ahead for FL

United States: Water deficits to diminish in the Southwest, surpluses ahead for Florida The Big Picture The 12-month forecast indicates…

6 years ago

Washington state to use dog to detect invasive mussels on boats

This photo provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows a group of zebra mussels. Government officials are cracking down…

6 years ago