carbon credits

At a Washington State Supreme Court hearing, a coalition of conservation groups argued state trust lands, including timberlands, should benefit all Washington residents.

WA Dept. of Natural Resources pushes bill to sell carbon credits

Courtney Flatt

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources says one thing is missing from the state’s climate policies. Recent laws don’t allow the state agency to sell carbon credits. Department officials are pushing legislation that would change that law.

A man wearing a hat and t-shirt holding work gloves points towards the distances in a forest.

Environment

Can blockchain help King County's urban carbon credits go further?

Bellamy Pailthorp

In June, King County made headlines when three parcels of land got the highest prices ever for carbon credits generated by urban forests. KNKX Environment reporter Bellamy Pailthorp visited one of the forests, to understand the connection between these local trees and blockchain technology.

Transportation

Washington governor signs $17 billion transportation package

The Associated Press

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a nearly $17 billion, 16-year transportation revenue package that will pay for a variety of projects across the state, including building four new hybrid electric ferries.