Harrington, Wash. has struggled to meet the Clean Water Act's requirements for sewage treatment. The town of 420 residents is paying back $1.5 million borrowed to build a wastewater plant in 2005. Harrington's lagoon where treated wastewater is stored.
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Courtney Flatt
Democrat Jay Inslee (left) and Republican Rob McKenna have differing views on the environment. Despite the contrasts, the issue doesn't appear to be a deciding factor for most voters.
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Companies are shaking the earth in the Northwest to find the best places to start drilling for natural gas. Seismic testing trucks like these helps companies know exactly where to start drilling.
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Aaron Kunz
This week find out who’s the greener of the Washington gubernatorial candidates. We’ve also got the latest on fracking in Idaho, threats to the Roadless Rule - and the next installment in our series Clean Water: The Next Act. We’ll introduce you to one small-town mayor who’s taking care of some dirty business.
EarthFix has been doing a series of reports, Clean Water: The Next Act, on how Northwest waterways are faring forty years after the enactment of the Clean Water Act. The series has looked at a variety of issues including wastewater, everyday chemicals, agriculture, logging and other toxic pollution.
In the podcast you heard about how Northwest states rated for energy efficiency and explorations for natural gas happening in Idaho. Keep up with the latest energy news headlines.
Each week, podcast host Ashley Ahearn will take you “behind-the-news.” You’ll hear conversations with fellow EarthFix journalists and interviews with experts talking about the latest environmental news. The podcast will also feature audio stories from the EarthFix team.
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