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King County takes action against global warmingTen steps to reduce greenhouse gases today
Experts say American households can cut their greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide, by about 25 percent in six months through a few simple steps. Some of them save you money, and others keep you healthy! 1. Know your “carbon footprint” Your carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gases you produce, measured in units of carbon dioxide. Knowing which of your daily activities at home and work create greenhouse gas emissions is the first step to changing your habits. Bonneville Environmental Foundation provides a “carbon calculator” tailored to the Pacific Northwest. 2. Bus, bike or walk to your errands. Transportation (driving alone in our cars!) is our biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Washington State. We know it’s hard to give up your car, but in the spring and summer, try a new way of getting there! King County Metro Transit offers information on bus routes and resources on bicycling in our region, including bike maps and a downtown BikeStation. If you have to use a car for a short trip, try car sharing with Flexcar's new fleet, in convenient areas near your home or workplace. 3. Change your commute times. If you can work it out with your employer, change your commute time to avoid rush hour. Know your ideal commute time, through real-time traffic monitoring. Greenhouse gases are worst when you are in stop and go traffic.
National spotlightSims named to board of directors of ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability USA
Governing Magazine spotlights King County for climate change adaptation work
Sims testifies at Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works Sims shares county's climate change actions with Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
Sims honored with national Public Official of the Year Award
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2007 Climate Plan proposed by Executive SimsCalling global climate change the defining issue of the 21st Century, King County Executive Ron Sims called on the region to cut greenhouse gas pollution by 80 percent below current levels by 2050, and invest in making our communities resilient to expected loss in drinking water supply, more frequent floods and other impacts. Learn more or view the 2007 King County Climate Plan (PDF, 1.01 MB). 2007 Climate Report published by Executive SimsOn February 1, 2008, Executive Sims published King County's annual Climate Report. This year's report provides an update on the activities and accomplishments of 2007, indicates planned actions for 2008 and highlights some of King County's emerging issues in the areas of climate change mitigation and adaptation. View the annual report (PDF, 477 KB). How to Prepare for Climate Change: A Guidebook
New Shoreline recycling and transfer station embodies King County's green building pushLearn more about the transfer station and Sims' proposal of new sustainable building policies for all county projects. Clean Vehicles NOW! Conference launches regional green fleet initiative
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Send an email to global.warming@kingcounty.gov. |
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Global warming is a challenge and an opportunity for each of us to show that we can change our habits and make a collective difference in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions. 
