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The newest California transplant: Redwoods

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Washington’s climate is changing, and some of our native trees are struggling to adapt.

Western red cedars and Douglas firs aren’t used to warming temperatures and drought conditions.

Cue the Redwood tree - chances are, you’ve actually seen them around Seattle already.

Seattle Times Climate Reporter Amanda Zhou is here to tell us why the California icon may be a good fit for Washington.

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