Environment & Sustainability

Take a Sneak Peek at Six New Parks Coming to Seattle

On September 27th, the Seattle City Council, which serves as the Metropolitan Park District Board, passed its funding plan for 2023-2028 in a 8-1...
A women charges an electric sedan.

Macri Bill Proposes Banning New Fossil Fuel Cars in 2030

All new cars sold in Washington in 2030 or thereafter would be electric if House Bill 1204 or senate companion bill Senate Bill 5256...

Sunday Video: The Rise Of The Stadium District

https://youtu.be/zczyEkkjvZk Dave Amos at City Beautiful takes a look at the newish stadium district trend that pairs new arenas and stadiums with mixed-used, urban development....

Trump Administration Moves To Stall Climate Change Progress, Threaten Mass Inundation Of Coastal Regions

Editor's Note: In response to President Donald Trump's active choice to work against fighting climate change, we are reposting our article on "The Coming of...

The Persistence of Seattle’s Smoke Show

In this episode, managing editor Natalie Argerious and reporter Ray Dubicki discuss the lingering haze over Seattle and all of Western Washington. After a...
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How Copenhagen is Leading the World in Sustainability

Denmark’s capital city is committed to curbing pollution and making it easier and safer to get around by bike or foot. Copenhagen's success has made it a global climate leader with countless accolades for sustainability and livability.

Seattle’s Quest to Become a 15-Minute City

Seattle's quirky and individualistic neighborhoods are one my favorite features of the city. I love the fact that an afternoon spent hanging out in...

Sunday Video: A Sustainable Nation In Four Generations

Architect and urban planner Doug Farr talks about how America could become a sustainable nation in four generations. https://youtu.be/qOidzH_lFqg