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Alien abductions and climate change
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Alien abductions and climate change

An instructor of Korean at the University of Oxford in England, Dr. Young-hae Chi, believes that alien abductions are real. But he also claims to know what the aliens have in mind. They're creating alien-human hybrids as a hedge against climate change.

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The new normal? Washington state has already logged an unusual number of wildfires in 2019
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The new normal? Washington state has already logged an unusual number of wildfires in 2019

Summer is still months away, but many folks in Washington enjoyed a glimpse of it with record-high temperatures last week as we headed into the official start of spring. Sadly, Thursday also marked the beginning of another season for the state: wildfire season.

Politics
Oil refiners, soft drink makers in 'Shock and Awe' initiative spending in Washington

Oil refiners, soft drink makers in 'Shock and Awe' initiative spending in Washington

Oil refiners and soft drink makers are the big spenders on this year's ballot measures.

Politics
Joel Connelly: Endangered species – 'green' Republican – spotted at ocean

Joel Connelly: Endangered species – 'green' Republican – spotted at ocean

The Republicans' 2016 gubernatorial nominee, Bill Bryant, is keeping alive an endangered political species – the Republican conservationist.

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Washington state to fight Trump's coal plant plan
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Washington state to fight Trump's coal plant plan

The state of Washington plans to sue the Trump administration over its proposal to dismantle pollution rules that would have increased federal regulation of emissions from coal-fired power plants, Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday.

Politics
US says driving would be riskier if fuel standards tougher

US says driving would be riskier if fuel standards tougher

The Trump administration says people would drive more and be exposed to increased risk if their cars get better gas mileage, an argument intended to justify freezing Obama-era toughening of fuel standards.

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Trump replacement for Obama climate plan moves forward
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Trump replacement for Obama climate plan moves forward

The Trump administration is advancing a proposal that would replace President Barack Obama's principal attempt to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions with a new rule expected to go easier on the ailing coal industry.

ORIGINAL REPORTING
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Texas oil boom brings wealth, but pollution leaves communities struggling

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Wildfires in Los Angeles disrupted school for thousands of vulnerable students

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Rising temperatures could sharply increase heart disease risks by 2050

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Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Community activists plead to be heard through “closed doors” outside nation’s top energy conference

Climate scientist Michael Mann speaks at a podium with a porjection of the famous hockey Stick climate graph.

A climate scientist’s legal win just got flipped on its head

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Trump administration seeks to reframe climate change as beneficial

CLIMATE
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U.S. scientists push forward with climate research despite government withdrawal

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Trump’s pick to lead clean energy office has deep oil industry ties