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Some U.S. cities mull ‘sanctuary for life’ status, others aim to protect abortion rights
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in June left the states to determine how to regulate abortion access. Some cities and local governments are taking matters into their own hands.
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How West Coast residents should prepare for the threat of a tsunami
When most people hear the word “tsunami,” they may imagine a massive wave, but that’s actually a misconception that researchers in Washington state are trying to correct.
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For once-mild Seattle, extreme summer heat waves are the new normal
As climate change causes unprecedented heat waves, many Seattleites are now doing the once-unthinkable and buying air conditioners.
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Tropical Storm Elsa is the latest evidence climate change is happening now
Tropical Storm Elsa became the earliest fifth named storm on record Thursday, the latest weather-related record this year that climate scientists warn is linked to climate change.
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Thanks to climate change, heat waves and record temperatures in the Pacific Northwest may become commonplace
Described as a "once in a millennium" weather event, the heat dome that has gripped the Pacific Northwest is notable because such extreme temperatures are a rarity in the region. But thanks to climate change, they may not be so unusual in the years to come.
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Trump promise to deny New York, Seattle and Portland federal funds is an empty threat, expert says
The Department of Justice on Monday designated New York City, Seattle and Portland, Ore., as jurisdictions that permit “anarchy, violence and destruction,” a distinction that the Trump administration hopes to use to strip those cities of federal funding.
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Wildfire smoke reaches the East Coast — while still smothering the Northwest
For weeks, residents up and down the West Coast have been checking forecasts to find out when the suffocating, hazardous wildfire smoke will shift and allow them to once again open their doors and windows.
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