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September 29, 2024

Washington

Washington Grain Commission
Crops, Wildlife Suffering Under Wash. Drought
Global warming has led to decreased crop yields and increased disease in some wildlife in Washington, state lawmakers heard.
Gov. Inslee
Climate Alliance Governors Embrace ‘Friendly Competition’
States are “moving the needle” on climate change but must continue challenging the federal government and each other, members of the U.S. Climate Alliance say.
San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau
Wash. Ferries Making Move to Hybrid Motors
Washington State Ferries expects to convert from solely diesel fuel engines in its vessels to hybrid fuel-battery propulsion.
National Audubon Society
Climate, Turbines Help Land Hawk on Washington Endangered List
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission designated ferruginous hawks as endangered; climate change and wind turbines are two factors in the decision.
Conservation Northwest
Eastern Wash. Solar Projects Endanger Sensitive Habitat
Dozens of solar developers want to build in Eastern Washington, but the majority are unfamiliar with the sensitive habitat that is prime turf for solar farms.
Port of Tacoma
Views on Washington Clean Truck Rules Split on Expected Lines
Feedback split along predictable lines on Washington’s efforts to adopt California’s strict standards on zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Washington Dept. of Ecology
Drought Catches Wash. Officials Off Guard
Washington officials are moving to respond to the state's extreme drought after admitting they were taken by surprise by how quickly it developed.
Washington Dept. of Ecology
Washington Pumped Hydro Project Faces Permitting, Obstacles
Washington’s first pumped storage generator is expected to go online between 2028 and 2030, if it can obtain the needed state and federal approvals.
Helion Energy
Washington Company Scales up Fusion Energy Efforts
A Washington-based fusion energy company is expanding its operation in the drive to become the first to develop a commercially viable fusion reactor.
Washington Department of Ecology
Washington Moving to Adopt Calif. Vehicle Emission Rules
Washington officials have kicked off their work to adopt California’s transportation emissions standards, which will set targets for the adoption of ZEVs.

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