Bellamy Pailthorp
Environment ReporterBellamy Pailthorp covers the KNKX environment beat with an emphasis on climate justice, human health and food sovereignty. Bellamy likes reporting stories about how we will power our future while maintaining healthy cultures and livable cities. Story tips can be sent to bpailthorp@knkx.org.
Fluent in German, Bellamy worked in Berlin and has a masters in journalism from Columbia University. She joined KNKX (then KPLU) in 1999. From 2000-2012, she covered the business and labor beat for KNKX. Outside work, she practices yoga, enjoys tasting new foods and is frequently on the water with her rowing team.
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If approved, Initiative 2117 would prohibit Washington state agencies from imposing any kind of carbon tax and repeal the state's “cap and invest” law on carbon emissions. -
Washington voter Initiative 2066 would repeal or prohibit certain regulations that discourage the use of natural gas and promote electrification. -
The Washington state Department of Natural Resources manages many popular trails and campgrounds, which have seen a 21% surge in recreational use.
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The public lands commissioner race is shaping up to be a clash over forest management styles – and how to best use that resource in the face of climate change. -
Ten years ago, Seattle officially began recognizing Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a paid holiday instead of Columbus Day. This year's all-day celebration started on Seattle’s waterfront. -
A new lab at the University of Washington will accelerate testing of emerging battery technologies. Governor Jay Inslee spoke at an event to help launch it.
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The land swap will allow Pierce County to develop up to 28 lots, for single family houses and duplexes, on a vacant site near Graham, Washington.
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This year Washington State Academy of Sciences' annual symposium focused on how the state can utilize artificial intelligence in climate, health and agriculture.
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Gov. Jay Inslee is in New York City for Climate Week - his last time as a sitting governor. He helped announce the launch of a “Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative.” -
A coalition of environmental groups is tracking the money raised, budgeted and spent through Washington state's Climate Commitment Act. That data is now accessible through an interactive map.
