A fin whale -- which happens to be the second-largest animal, after the blue whale. Researchers from the University of Washington have discovered earthquake-detecting sensors off Vancouver Island also helps monitor fin whale swimming patterns.
Scientists have gained better access to the mysterious deep-sea lives of fin whales – almost accidentally.
Tall, noisy wind turbines may not go over well in some urban areas. A Northwest company has developed residential-sized turbines to push renewable energy to cities. The portable turbines could also generate power during disasters.
Massive amounts of sediment have been released from above the two dams that are being removed on the Olympic Peninsula. But despite some technical challenges, there is new life and new habitat emerging on the Elwha River this spring.
Fish are making their way into parts of the Elwha River that have been locked away above two dams for 100 years. But which fish should be allowed to recolonize the Elwha - just wild fish, or hatchery-raised salmon and steelhead, too?
Pacific Northwest refineries have been getting their crude oil for years from tankers and pipelines. Last September, trains began shipping crude oil into the region by rail.
The government's automatic budget cuts are taking down up to 150 stream gauges -- devices that provide life-saving flood warnings and help scientists track drought conditions. The first round of nationwide closures started this week.
Conservationists say groundwater used to irrigate Washington State University’s golf course is draining the region’s aquifer. Their legal challenge case could change how cities and towns manage water for future development.
Counting up the carbon emissions from wood pellets is based on a surprisingly complex set of variables and assumptions. One scientist has dubbed the biofuels controversy "The Carbon Wars."
Counting up carbon emissions from wood pellets is surprisingly complex.
Northwest railroads will need improvements to handle coal trains
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