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2026-02-18 00:37
Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool
Explore the map Share data feedback Census tracts that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution are highlighted as being disadvantaged on the map. Federally Recognized Tribes, including Alaska Native Villages, are considered disadvantaged communities, whether or not they have land. Zooming in and selecting shows information about each census tract. Get the data -
2026-02-02 01:25Responsible Travel Handbook – Washington Tourism Organizations
A handbook for Washington tourism organizations focused on responsible and sustainable tourism practices. Covers topics including diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA), environmental stewardship, Indigenous peoples and tourism, climate resilience, and destination management strategies. -
2026-01-26 04:28South Korea tightens indoor air quality standards in public facilities
Legal updates in Korea Published : Jan. 26, 2026 – 13:28:59 Jung Min-kyung Updated Law: Enforcement Rule of the Indoor Air Quality Control Act What it does: Lowers allowable indoor ultrafine dust levels in public-use facilities Took effect: Jan. 1 South Korea has strengthened indoor air quality rules for public facilities in an effort to -
2026-01-06 14:16Carrying Capacity – North Sea-Tac Park
A carrying capacity map and legend for North Sea-Tac Park showing different zones (Very High, High, Moderate, Low) based on environmental sensitivity and suitability for various recreational activities. The document provides detailed descriptions of what activities are appropriate for each capacity level. -
2025-12-26 01:27
A Top Source of Lead Pollution Faced Tighter Rules. Then Trump Intervened
The president exempted a copper smelter in Arizona from air-quality rules. An E.P.A. official guided the company that sought the exemption, emails show. By Maxine Joselow Photographs and Video by Caitlin O’Hara Maxine Joselow and Caitlin O’Hara reported from Miami, Ariz. Lee Becquet doesn’t like to leave the house with his 2-year-old son, Eugene. That’s because their -
2025-12-17 00:00Washington’s biggest polluter ordered to keep burning coal by Trump administration
News & Stories Environment John Ryan TransAlta’s Centralia power plant emits steam and carbon dioxide on March 6, 2024. Courtesy Jeremy Long/WITF Two weeks before Washington State’s biggest source of climate pollution was required to end its five decades of burning coal, the Trump administration has given it a new lease on life. Energy Secretary -
2025-12-01 21:59Garden below Sea-Tac Airport’s flight paths thrives as its community grows
By Tantri Wija Special to The Seattle Times WHEN WE MOVE to a new house, we can take our families, our pets and our furniture, but generally we have to leave the garden behind. They are planted in the ground, so usually that’s where they stay. However, if you want to badly enough, sometimes even -
2025-12-01 00:002025 Report: Overburdened Communities Highly Impacted by Air Pollution
A report by the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Air Quality Program examining overburdened communities that are highly impacted by air pollution. The document includes publication information, contact details for regional offices, and ADA accessibility information. -
2025-11-20 00:00Miller Creek Restoration Project Flight Corridor Safety Project Logs
An image showing environmental restoration work at Miller Creek with fallen logs and debris in water, surrounded by autumn trees and grassy hills. An airplane can be seen flying overhead in the cloudy sky. -
