Research & Writing
“Our victories are preventing decades of pollution”
The Pacific Northwest has long been recognized as a global leader in sustainability. But in the past ten years, our region has faced the prospect of becoming one of the nation’s main gateways to export fossil fuel into overseas markets. Let the fossil fuel industry know that our journey has brought us to this time when we meet their unprecedented push with an unprecedented power to stand in the way.
The spill before Exxon
Remembering when the Nestucca disaster left Washington shores “to cleanse themselves.”
The health risks of oil-by-rail development
“An unacceptable threat to human health and safety.” That’s how more than 300 medical professionals described plans to build out crude oil-by-rail facilities in the Pacific Northwest. Learn how their report connects the proposed projects to increased rates of illness, health care costs, and hospitalizations.
Podcast: John Brown and the history of labeling white allies “crazy”
John Brown gave his life to end slavery in the United States. Natalye Harpin and Tarika Powell investigate why people insist on labeling him “crazy.”
Which kind of educator are you?
I'm not particularly fond of everyone taking on the title of educator. But if you're going to call yourself an educator, you're also going to have to ask yourself which kind of educator you are.
Funko Pop! to send $36 million worth of plastic figurines to landfill
Plastics pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, and this year, Washington-based Funko collectibles will demonstrate just how easy it is to throw even more plastic into the waste stream.