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Biden proposes tax increase on fuel for private jets, casting it as making wealthy pay their share
President Joe Biden is proposing a huge tax increase on fuel used by private jets, portraying that as part of an effort to make the wealthy pay their share for services like running the nation’s airspace.
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Nighttime gunshots may have broad impact on health and sleep of millions, study finds
The study says that gunshots were far more prevalent at night and there may be an estimated 12.5 million individual instances of a person hearing a gunshot in just the six cities annually.
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WA timber sale blocked as judge orders climate change study
The court decision is part of a long-running effort by some environmental advocates to protect century-old, state-managed forests from being logged.
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Study finds 3 big risk factors for dementia
Diabetes, air pollution and alcohol consumption could be the biggest risk factors for dementia, a study has found.
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Sea-Tac Airport’s facelift means upgrades … and work zones
Space is such a premium at Sea-Tac that renovations and passenger vacations are going to happen simultaneously. Projects include wider access roads, reengineered checkpoints and new restrooms.
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Soundproofing was a noisy failure for Sea-Tac Airport neighbors. Fixes are coming for some
The Port of Seattle will fund a $5 million pilot program to repair and replace soundproofing equipment in homes near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
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Could WA lawmakers end developments like this one: a massive warehouse project in South Tacoma?
A proposal to build one of the world’s largest warehouse sites — which would bring thousands of truck trips to the community — has raised concerns about pollution.
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Why you should protect your eyes when air pollution levels are high
Studies have long found that air pollution is bad for our lungs and cardiovascular system. But research on how a dirty atmosphere can impact our eyes is only beginning to emerge.
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Rumblings Over Flight-Path Plan
The FAA’s proposed “Four Post” flight-path plan would shift 100-120 daily jet overflights from Elliott Bay to northeast Seattle neighborhoods to increase Sea-Tac Airport’s capacity, sparking outcry from residents who fear increased noise pollution and safety risks.
