Climate change shapes where and how we live. That's why NPR is dedicating a week to stories about solutions for building and living on a hotter planet. SEATTLE — Across the U.S., cities are struggling ...

It’s no secret that real estate in Seattle is both scarce and expensive. Residential developers are buying land in every nook and cranny of the city, often cramming multiple town houses onto small ...

Seattle set out in the 2000s to increase its climate resilience by boosting tree canopy, and in recent years focused especially on the needs of poorer and more diverse neighborhoods. But after the ...

Storm-ready trees are structurally sound and properly maintained to minimize the risk of damage during harsh weather. Removing dead, weak or oversized limbs can help make your trees sturdy enough to ...