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‘We thought it wouldn’t affect us’: heatwave forces climate reckoning in Pacific Northwest

July 3, 2021 | The Guardian | Featured: Jeremy J Hess | View

Study explores potential cannabis related health concerns to protect industry workers

July 2, 2021 | Spokesman-Review | Featured: Christopher D. Simpson | View

2 dead from heat exposure during Monday’s record temperatures in King County

June 30, 2021 | Seattle Times | Featured: Jeremy J Hess | View

Deaths spike as heat wave broils Canada and the Pacific Northwest

June 30, 2021 | New York Times | Featured: Kristie L. Ebi | View

The Department of Yes: How pesticide companies corrupted the EPA and poisoned America

June 30, 2021 | The Intercept | Featured: Lianne Sheppard | View

Warehouse operators turn to wearable technology to solve workplace strains

June 29, 2021 | Wall Street Journal | Featured: Martin A. Cohen | View

Why I douse my whole body with cold water every night

June 28, 2021 | New York Times | Featured: June T. Spector | View

Should you always close the toilet lid before flushing?

June 28, 2021 | Self | Featured: Marilyn C. Roberts | View

For many King County families, food aid ‘not nearly enough’ as need spikes in pandemic

June 27, 2021 | Seattle Times | Featured: Jennifer Otten | View

Seattle preps, braces for coming heat wave that is likely to break records

June 24, 2021 | KOMO News | Featured: June T. Spector | View