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,...
How King County Manages Its Waste
A trip to Cedar Hills Regional Landfill shows garbage’s disappearing act is an illusion.
There’s a great episode of 99 Percent Invisible that compares residential waste collection...
In Trees Vs. Parking War, Washington Just Gave Trees a Leg Up
A bill pushed by Bothell Rep. Davina Duerr and approved by the Washington legislature this week would prioritize trees when retention policies come into conflict with local parking mandates.
How to Rescue South Bellevue Station from Suburban Asphyxiation
From a transit-oriented development perspective, in the nearly $3.7 billion East Link light rail extension, the most shameful station area, by far, is around...
Sunday Video: What Is Cancer Alley?
https://youtu.be/XAFD-0aMkwE
Vox explains how environmental racism through public policy and private actions can lead to environmental health catastrophes for people of color. Coronavirus is killing...
Seattle City Council Expands Free Student Transit Passes, Modifies Incentives for Green Building
The Seattle City Council had a busy Monday. It passed new incentives for the Living Building Challenge and green building more widely, made material...
What Does I-5 Ramp Metering Mean for SDOT’s Mercer Corridor?
It looks like the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is about to apply the brakes to Seattle Department of Transportation's car funnel that...
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...