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Climate Resources
Local Impacts
Global Impacts
Educational Resources

King County Govt Solutions
Regional Solutions
Global Solutions
What you can do

Climate science news

Climate Resources

• The Sightline Institute
  The Sightline Institute runs a daily news service that compiles sustainability related news local to the Pacific Northwest.

• The New York Times
  The New York Times portal has up to date news on climate science, solutions, and policy.

• The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
  The Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies publishes an up to date blog on environmental issues, many with a climate change focus.

• National Geographic
  

  National Geographic global warming site. Global warming facts, pictures, video, and quizzes from the National Geographic Society.

Local Impacts

• January 25, 2012
  New map for what to plant reflects global warming – Seattle Times
• November 2011
  Northwest Ocean Acidification –Sightline Institute Report
• November 5, 2011
  Climate change, beetle may doom rugged pine –Seattle Times
• Apr. 12, 2011
  Lab puts Puget Sound sea life to an acid test Seattle Times – Seattle Times
• Mar. 9, 2011
  Rising temps in Fraser River affecting salmon –The Globe and Mail
• Jan. 14, 2011
  Which Salmon Live or Die? – Bend Bulletin
• December 5, 2010
  Mount Rainier in transit – Tacoma News Tribune
• October 7, 2010
  UW part of national effort to study global warming – SeattlePI
• August 4, 2010
  Carbon Monitoring from Atop the Space Needle - KPLU
• August 1, 2010
  Acidification threatens wide swath of sea life – Seattle Times
• July 13, 2010
  CO2 Absorption and Nutrient Runoffs Increase Acidity of Puget Sound – New York Times
• July 12, 2010
  Scientists: Acidity in much of the Sound can be lethal – Seattle PI
• April 2010
  Precipitation extremes and the impacts of climate change on stormwater infrastructure in Washington State. Coauthored by King County Water and Land Resources Division. - SpringerLink
• Mar. 2, 2010
  Northwest warm weather downside: drought worries - Seattle Times
• Climate Impacts Group Spotlight - University of Washington
• Feb. 1, 2010
  January was warmest on record for Seattle area - Seattle Times
• 2009 Report
  Atmosphere and Climate Environmental Indicators for King County - Kingstat
• October 2009
  King County technical report details climate change impacts on water resources on Vashon and Maury Island - 2.3MB PDF

Global Impacts

• December 4, 2011
  Global Carbon Emissions Show Biggest Jump Ever Recorded – New York Times
• Mar. 6, 2011
  Climate takes toll on coffee growers, drinkers –Seattle Times
• Feb. 17, 2011
  Tallying coal's hidden cost – New York Times
• Feb. 16, 2011
  Scientists connect global warming to extreme rain – Seattle P.I.
• Feb. 13, 2011
  Huff and puff and blow your house down – New York Times
• Feb. 13, 2011
  Climate change keenly felt in AK's national parks – Reuters
• Jan. 24, 2011
  Cold Jumps Arctic 'Fence,' Stoking Winter's Fury – New York Times
• November 13, 2010
  As Glaciers Melt, Science Seeks Data on Rising Seas – NY Times
• September 24, 2010
  Wildfires: A Symptom of Climate Change - NASA
• September 15, 2010
  Summer sizzle: Earth's land areas had warmest summer on record - USA Today
• August 15, 2010
  In Weather Chaos, a Case for Global Warming - New York Times
• July 28, 2010
  NOAA: Past Decade Warmest on Record According to Scientists in 48 Countries
  Earth has been growing warmer for more than fifty years
  
• July 28, 2010
  The 2000s were the hottest recorded, part of an unequivocal pattern of warming dating back 50 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - New York Times
• February 27, 2010
  We can't wish away climate change – New York Times
• Jan. 28, 2010
  Harsh winter a sign of disruptive climate change, report says - Washington Post
• January 21, 2010
  2009: Second Warmest Year on Record; End of Warmest Decade - NASA

Educational Resources

• November 29, 2010
  Climate outlook: what's next for the Pacific Northwest? – UW Climate Impacts Group
• Weather vs. Climate: What's the Difference? – University of Washington Climate Impacts Group
• October 14, 2010
  52 percent of Americans flunk Climate 101 – NY Times
• September 20, 2010
  Climate outlook: what's next for the Pacific Northwest? - UW Climate Impacts Group
• May 6, 2010
  EPA Posts Four New Fact Sheets on Climate Change – EPA
• April 2010
  EPA Releases Report of Climate Change Indicators in the United States – EPA
• April 20, 2010
  Complete inventory of climate change pollution to help guide regional climate action – King County
• March 30, 2010
  'Climategate' inquiry largely clears scientists - Seattle Times
• New federal clearinghouse for climate science - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Climate action news

King County Govt Solutions

• October 15, 2012
  Council approves Vashon solar project
• May 23, 2012
  Employee-inspired efficiencies spark a new crop of King County ‘Energy Heroes’
• May 2, 2012
  King County looking for 'Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling'
• April 19, 2012
  King County seeks partners to invest in solar panels at County facilities
• March 2012
  Reuse, Recyle, Retreat! The many new uses for discarded cargo containers now include camping structures Seattle Mag
• March 19, 2012
  Council approves County participation in collaboration to respond to climate change
• March 5, 2012
  Council adopts plan identifying interim steps to tackle climate change
• Feb. 27, 2012
  County Council adopts climate change plan that incorporates goals of Countywide Strategic Plan
• November 1, 2011
  King County GreenTools Sustainable Cities article in American City & County! - External link
• Oct. 26, 2011
  King County honors employees with ‘Excellence in Building Green’ awards-Highlighted projects save money and resources, cut waste
• September 15, 2011
  Soon-to-open Brightwater plant already receiving kudos for energy efficiencies
• March 31, 2011
  Silver is Green for King County
• Mar. 30, 2011
  King County honoring its Earth Heroes
• Mar. 16, 2011
  Celebrate Earth Day with King County April 22 and discover that ‘It’s easy being green’
• Mar. 14, 2011
  Upgrade projects continue at West Point Treatment Plant
• Mar. 14, 2011
  King County offers free ‘naturescaping’ seminar, native plant salvage near Fall City
• Mar. 4, 2011
  King County executive aims to overhaul electronics recycling
• Feb. 10, 2011
  Noted green architect Peter Calthorpe in King County to meet with leaders, tour 'Z' home – King County
• Winter 2011
  King County GreenTools Green Building and Sustainable Development Newsletter – King County
• Jan. 31, 2011
  Sale of emissions credits from landfill gas will net an estimated $500,000 a year from pioneering King County effort – King County
• Jan. 18, 2011
  King County Green Schools Program honors eight schools for resource conservation – King County
• Jan. 12, 2011
  Deadline approaching for free King County Master Recycler Composter training program – King County
• December 21, 2010
  King County picked to road test national sustainable community rating system – King County
• December 2, 2010
  King County green jobs initiatives win awards – King County
• October 29, 2010
  Metro Transit receives federal grant to go 'off the grid' Money will buy prototype battery-powered electric bus
• October 15, 2010
  King County receives half-million dollar federal grant for sustainable development
• October 2010
  King County Sustainable Development Updates - Third Quarter 2010 GreenTools Newsletter
• September 30, 2010
  King County RapidRide promises better bus service - Seattle PI
• September 20, 2010
  Constantine unveils commitments for more than 125 electric vehicle charging stations throughout King County
• September 8, 2010
  Constantine named to board of leading local government association addressing climate change and sustainability
• July 21, 2010
  Grant funding to put solar panels atop the education center at Brightwater
  Project supports sustainability mission, bolsters County’s energy plan goals
• July 7, 2010
  Executive Constantine outlines actions and investments for saving energy and taxpayer dollars
  Employee ‘Energy Heroes’ spark innovation and improvement
• June 14, 2010
  King County Green Schools Program honors 65 schools for recycling, conservation work
• May 10, 2010
  The future is now in King County, Wash. – National Association of Counties
• May 5, 2010
  King County, green builders host 'confluence' exploring sustainable construction solutions
  May 5 event helps region's jurisdictions jumpstart green-building efforts
• April 21, 2010
  Executive outlines King County’s green initiatives to protect environment
  The 40th anniversary of Earth Day: a time to assess progress made and work yet to be done
• April 12, 2010
  Park ’n’ rides to plug and drives: King County moves forward on electric vehicle charging station program
• April 5, 2010
  King County planning 200 charging stations for electric vehicles - Seattle PI
• King County Awarded U.S. Forest Service Grant to educate and incentivize climate friendly forest practices - USDA
• Jan. 12, 2010
  King County Cedar Hills landfill gas to renewable energy project - King5

Regional Solutions

• April 23, 2012
  King County Executive congratulates Issaquah School District on earning recognition for resource conservation
• April 5, 2012
  Rallying to save the souring seas and the Northwest's cherished oyster harvest - Crosscut
• April 4, 2012
  Climate change could cost Wash. $10 billion a year; state crafting response - KPLU
• January 31, 2012
  King County Executive Dow Constantine’s Letter on the Gateway Pacific Coal Terminal Proposal (229KB PDF)
• December 12, 2011
  Ceremony marks beginning of manure digester project near Enumclaw - External link
• September 9, 2011
  Issaquah, Shoreline, Kirkland add momentum to King County-Cities Climate Collaboration
• Apr. 11, 2011
  Bill moves WA plant off coal by 2025 – Seattle Times
• Mar. 6, 2011
  Agreement reached to make WA coal-free – Seattle Times
• Feb. 15, 2011
  Effort to end use of coal in Centralia plant earlier – Seattle Times
• Jan. 25, 2011
  Why Seattle will stay dry when your city floods – Mother Jones
• Jan. 8, 2011
  Honor eco-savvy students, teachers as Earth Heroes – Issaquah Press
• November 22, 2010
  Electric cars a month away – Seattle Times
• November 9, 2010
  Cleanscapes bike-recycling program delivers 400th to nonprofit – Seattle Times
• October 11, 2010
  Walking School Bus is on a Roll – Seattle Times
• October 4, 2010
  How does your city get to work? – Sightline Daily
• October 4, 2010
  Who Are the Northwest's Commute Leaders? - Sightline Daily
• August 17, 2010
  The Nitty Gritty of Seattle’s Urban Ag Code Changes - Urban Farm Hub
• August 16, 2010
  Smart grid project to create 500 Wash. jobs - Puget Sound Business Journal
• Carbon Neutral Seattle
• July 26, 2010
  Northwest states spent almost $19 billion on fossil fuels in 2009 – Sightline Daily
• June 28, 2010
  I-5 to become the nation's first electric highway? – Seattle P-I
• June 19
  Chefs now offering low-carbon diets to help save the planet – Seattle Times
• June 15
  Good times greening at local farmers markets – Seattle Times
• May 22, 2010
  Easy riders: On bikes, we can go our own way – Seattle Times
• May 6, 2010
  Checking out devices that check electricity use Devices that check your electrical use can be checked out of the library – Seattle Times
• April 11, 2010
  WA moves ahead with school energy upgrades - Seattle Times
• March 30, 2010
  Pearl Jam donates to Cascade Land Conservancy for tree planting to offset carbon footprint - ecopolitology

Global Solutions

• December 6, 2010
  West Coast states offer a different vision in Cancun – KPLU (NPR)
• November 3, 2010
  Voters Reject 2-Sided Assault on Climate Law – NY Times
• October 4, 2010
  U.S. Military Orders Less Dependence on Fossil Fuels - New York Times
• May 22, 2010
  As wind power booms, so do the challenges – Seattle Times
• April 5, 2010
  How we can afford to tackle climate change - NY Times Magazine
• Unequivocal bipartisan support for clean energy security - Climate Solutions

What you can do

• May 14, 2012
  For Climate, Place Matters - Sightline Daily
• April 30, 2012
  Bellevue teacher honored by King County as Earth Hero - Bellevue Reporter
• December, 2010
  King County EcoConsumer Green Holidays
• November 23, 2010
  King County Green Holidays collects holiday lights for recycling at local events – King County
• November 15, 2010
  Learn recycling, waste-reduction skills through free King County program – King County
• October 2, 2010
  EcoConsumer - Efficient home heat is hot new budget saver - Seattle Times
• July 28, 2010
  Community members needed to help plan future bus service for Bellevue, Redmond
• June 9, 2010
  Don’t misread recent polls: Americans overwhelmingly believe in global warming. – New York Times
• May 4, 2010
  Bag your Bags, Bring 'em Back
• April 7, 2010
  Don't Trash Or Stash Old Cell Phones; Recycle Them - NPR News
• Become a carbon coach for free! - Seattle Climate Action Now, 68KB Word Doc