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Blackberries and trash are gone, now this urban heat island has a cool new resource
The county began planning for extreme heat after the devastating 2021 heat wave in the Northwest.
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Why scientists who study noise pollution are calling for more regulation
Noise from roads, airports and equipment like leaf blowers has been linked with serious health impacts. Decades ago, the U.S. government passed a law limiting it, but it has no teeth.
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FAA fight may net Sea-Tac new Delta flight to Congress’ favorite airport
Seattle passengers may reap the benefits of a months-long Congressional fight over adding more flights to Reagan airport outside Washington, D.C.
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Almost 2,000 children die every day from air pollution, Report finds
Global study reveals dirty air is second only to malnutrition as cause of death among under-fives
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Poor sleep can be linked to stroke, Mayo Clinic says
Sleep hygiene, along with diet and exercise, is a modifiable risk, and it’s never too late to make changes to reduce your risk.
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Navy jet noise a ‘substantial risk’ for Whidbey Island residents, study finds
Loud rumblings from the Navy air station on Whidbey Island could mean long-term health consequences for island residents, a new UW study has found.
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Why insomnia provokes performance anxiety that keeps you awake
Anxiety about sleep can be self-perpetuating. When the effort to sleep backfires, we feel even more desperate, resulting in more arousal.
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Airport expansion in high gear as summer travel approaches
The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is undergoing a massive construction project expansion, making drop-offs and pickups better.
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Navy must turn down the volume on Whidbey operations
New research points to serious adverse health outcomes from military noise that include elevated risk of annoyance, sleep disturbance and hearing impairment.
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The plastics we breathe
Every time you take a breath, you could be inhaling microplastics. See how tiny and dangerously invasive they can be.
