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DNR protecting thousands of acres of forest in effort to fight climate change

Almost 1,400 acres of Whatcom County forest that might have fallen under the logger’s axe will instead stay standing as part of a plan to fight climate change.

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Climate change stresses Whatcom outdoor recreation economy

As climate change alters the fabric of the Pacific Northwest, increasing the frequency and severity of heatwaves, wildfires and precipitation extremes, some of outdoor companies are scrambling to adapt their business models to shorter seasons and unpredictable conditions.

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Judge's sanctions against Michael Mann revive battle over climate defamation case

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Climate disasters are driving up housing costs and displacing low-income residents

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Utilities seek legal shield from wildfire lawsuits as climate risks grow

A controversial facility that would process plastic waste to be burned in steel mills has been cancelled

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NRC denies full hearing on Palisades nuclear restart challenge

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Young plaintiffs in Juliana v. United States lose Supreme Court bid but say they'll continue their pursuit of climate justice

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