Snohomish County Approves Zoning Reform for More Urban Housing
In early May, the Snohomish County Council signed off on two ordinances allowing more housing in urban areas. These steps in encouraging more urban...
Join the Global Climate Strike on September 20th
"The sea levels are rising, and so are we." On Friday, September 20th, over 500 climate strikes are planned across the United States. Additionally,...
Will Soil Save Cities from Climate Change?
After reading Kristin Ohlson’s The Soil Will Save Us, I was tempted to pack up and head for the countryside to become an organic...
Sunday Video: Heather Tallis Discusses Nature-Based Climate Solutions
Nature-centered urban design makes us smarter, healthier and more resilient.
On October 25th Seattle Town Hall and the University of Washington College of the Environment...
State Ferry Fare Hikes Ahead, Preferred Alternative Discourages Walk-On Ridership
Fare hikes are on the way for state ferry riders. Prices could rise 2.5% in October of this year and then be followed by...
Sunday Video: Why Jakarta Is Sinking
https://youtu.be/Z9cJQN6lw3w
The Indonesian city of Jakarta was colonized by the Dutch. Early on, the Dutch brought their canals and segregated the population, providing direct running...
Carbon Is Us
A response to William McDonough’s new language of carbon.
“We’re made of star stuff.” Carl Sagan
“We are stardust.” Joni Mitchell
Carl and Joni got it...
King County’s Proposed 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan Centers Environmental Justice
But questions remain around whether or not ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets represent empty promises given the challenges posed by growth in the region.
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