Seattle, WA|News|
Here Are The Coldest Days Of The Year In Puget Sound
New maps from federal climatologists chart the average coldest days of the year across the country, based on data from the last 30 years.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Environment and Climate Change
The latest news on the environment and climate change from Patch and its news partners.
Manhattan Beach, CA|News|
Manhattan Beach Fights Sea-Level Rise With Dune Project
As climate change hits coastal regions, Manhattan Beach has a plan to increase resilience to sea-level rise and erosion.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Northfield, MN|News|
Northfield Joins 15 MN Cities, Declares Climate Emergency: Report
The 16 cities hope this will urge legislators to take action.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Free Organic Gardening Webinar For Fremont Thursday
The webinar will focus on controlling weeds without using toxic substances.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Rancho Palos Verdes Beach Reopens After Massive Raw Sewage Spill
Millions of gallons of untreated sewage seeped into a local channel, prompting health officials to close LA and OC beaches on New Years Day.
Nicole Charky and Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Northfield, MN|News|
Northfield Partners With Nokomis Energy: Report
The two announced that they are working together to create a Clean Energy Transition Plan.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
'Keep Washington Evergreen' Plan Aims To Conserve WA Forests
A plan unveiled by the Commissioner of Public Lands would preserve a million acres of forest and reforest another million acres by 2040.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
400 Toxic Sites In CA At Risk Of Flooding By 2100: Report
Rising sea levels could inundate hazardous facilities by the end of the century, exposing vulnerable communities to toxic chemicals.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Marina Del Rey, CA|News|
Blue, Bioluminescent Waves Return To Los Angeles Beaches
Have you seen the blue, bioluminescent waves?
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
SD Releases Draft Plan To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions By 2035
Officials said San Diego has decreased greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent since 2010.
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
View The 'Impaired Waters' In The Apple Valley-Rosemount Area
There are 2,904 polluted water bodies in the state, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Morgan Reddekopp and William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Burnsville, MN|News|
View The 'Impaired Waters' In The Burnsville Area
There are 2,904 polluted water bodies in the state, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Morgan Reddekopp and William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Mendota Heights, MN|News|
View The 'Impaired Waters' In The Mendota Heights Area
There are 2,904 polluted water bodies in the state, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Morgan Reddekopp and William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Northfield, MN|News|
View The 'Impaired Waters' In The Northfield Area
There are 2,904 polluted water bodies in the state, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Morgan Reddekopp and William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
View The 'Impaired Waters' In The Eagan Area
There are 2,904 polluted water bodies in the state, according to the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
Morgan Reddekopp and William Bornhoft, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
California Oil Spill: Researchers Examine Potential LA Damage
The Orange County oil spill left several questions for lifeguards and researchers. Here's what they know so far.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Mendota Heights, MN|News|
Diseased Ash Trees To Be Removed From Par 3 Golf Course
The trees will be removed this fall, the city's Parks and Recreation Department said.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
La Niña Is Back: Puget Sound Poised For A Cooler, Wetter Winter
La Niña has emerged for a "double-dip" and should stick around into spring, bolstering the odds for another active winter in Washington.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
California Oil Pipeline Leak: More Questions Than Answers
Two videos released so far provide only tantalizing clues about what might have happened below the ocean surface.
Across California, CA|News|
16 Photos That Show The Devastation Of CA's Massive Oil Spill
As efforts to clean up one of the largest oil spills in recent CA history remain ongoing, these photos reveal the extent of the damage.
Isaac Jonas, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Phase 2 Of Ash Tree Removal To Begin Mid-Oct.
The tree removals are due to the Emerald Ash Borer, an invasive pest that destroys primarily ash trees in cities across the country.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
Get $1,200 For That Old Castro Valley Clunker
Do you have an old car in you Castro Valley driveway, garage or side yard? Here's how to sell it for $1,200.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Washington Logs One Of Its Driest Stretches On Record
Washington is closing the books on summer after three-quarters of the state experienced record dryness between March and August.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Embrace Offshore Wind As Key Part Of The Climate Crisis Solution
As our state suffers catastrophic damage from wildfires and drought, California is at last gearing up to develop offshore wind power.
Burnsville, MN|News|
Burnsville Wins 2021 Outstanding Conservationist Award
The city received the award from The Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Eagan, MN|News|
Tree Planting Event Aims To Combat Climate Change
Eagan residents are invited to attend the event at noon on Sept. 12 at Northview Park.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
How California Can Prepare Our Communities And Homes For Heat Waves
COMMENTARY: California urgently needs to prepare for heat waves by expanding access to cooling.
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Rosemount Community Members Protest Landfill Expansion
After hearing the neighbors’ concerns over the expansion, the Planning Commission voted to recommend the city council deny the application.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Woodbury, MN|News|
Woodbury To Begin Elevated Watering Restrictions Tuesday
Residents will only be able to water their lawns on the same day their trash gets picked up and a day out of the weekend.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Burnsville, MN|News|
Here's Burnsville's Plan To Conserve Water During The Drought
The city is reducing watering and splash pad hours, as well as encouraging residents to conserve water.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Parkwide Fire Ban Begins Friday At Mount Rainier National Park
The ban applies to campfires, fire pits and grills inside Mount Rainier National Park, due to ongoing wildfire risks.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
San Francisco Adopts New Goals To Combat Climate Change
"These new, bold targets put us on track to reduce our emissions more quickly."
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Sudden Tree Die-Off A Fire Hazard In East Bay Regional Parks
“EBRPD has more than 1,500 acres of dead or dying trees affected by drought and climate change conditions that need immediate attention.”
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Woodbury, MN|News|
Wozniak Property: Feedback Sought On Environmental Impacts
The worksheet outlines potential environmental impacts of a residential property proposed for the 70-acre Wozniak Property.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Inslee Declares Wildfire State Of Emergency, Issues New Burn Ban
Amid recent heat and more than three weeks without rain in many areas, the governor declared a state of emergency Tuesday.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
Emergency Room Visits Surged In King County During Record Heat
While the recent heat wave was historic, King County's top health official said people should prepare for extremes to become the new normal.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Seattle, WA|News|
The 'Heat Dome' Arrives: 3 Extremely Hot Days Ahead In Washington
Record heat will envelop the Pacific Northwest through at least Monday, with dangerously high temperatures forecast across Puget Sound.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
25 Photos Show Severity Of California Drought Conditions
Photos taken over the last few months display the severe affects that drought conditions are having on the landscape of California.
David Allen, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
AZ Wildfires: Telegraph, Mescal Fires Merge, Nearing 150K Acres
The Telegraph and Mescal fires burning east of Phoenix have merged, growing to more than 148,000 acres, the National Forest Service said.
Christopher Boan, Patch Staff
Union City, CA|News|
Clean Economy Transition Could Create 1M California Jobs Per Year
A new study points to job gains in manufacturing, agriculture, infrastructure, and more.
