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2026-01-26South 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 -
Carrying 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
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 -
2025-12-17Washington’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 -
2025-12-01Garden 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 -
2025-12-012025 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. -
2025-11-20Miller 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. -
2025-06-05Net Zero 2031 | Massport
Environment A deepening crisis demands an immediate response. And a commitment to continue improvement. Leading the Way Forward As a climate action leader in aviation and maritime, Massport aims to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2031, our 75th anniversary. Our Roadmap to Net Zero targets all emissions from Massport-controlled sources through sustainable -
2025-03-03Multiple Agency Fiscal Note Summary – Bill Number 5652 SB Environment/port districts
A fiscal impact analysis for Senate Bill 5652 regarding environment and port districts, showing estimated operating expenditures primarily for the University of Washington ($506,650 per biennium for 2.0 FTEs) and indeterminate costs for local governments. The analysis covers three biennia from 2025-31 with no estimated cash receipts or capital budget impacts. -
2025-01-13Removing PFAS — Trading Forever Chemicals for a Safer Firefighting Foam
Drawhorn, Omie January 13, 2025 Each day Port of Seattle firefighters work to keep people and property safe. Because the Port of Seattle Fire Department (POSFD) is located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), they protect aircraft, travelers, staff, and airport facilities. Now, in the midst of regular firefighting activities, POSFD is taking the lead on