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Climate Change February 12, 2009
External article, Seattle Medium
An Electric Future: Council Promotes Next-Generation Hybrid VehiclesFebruary 11, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Sims wants developers to cut carbon emissions
February 11, 2009
External article, Seattle P-I
Less water, more heat forecast for state - Report details climate change in Washington
February 10, 2009
External article, Seattle P-I
Birds seem to be heading farther north because of climate change
January 26, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Sharp turn on EPA rules for strict car emissions
January 23, 2009
External article, Seattle P-I
Western forests dying at an increasing rate - Scientists blame climate change
January 21, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
UW study says Antarctica now feeling the heat, too
January 21, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Focus on energy efficiency to reduce emissions
External article, Seattle Medium
An Electric Future: Council Promotes Next-Generation Hybrid Vehicles
External article, Seattle Times
Sims wants developers to cut carbon emissions
External article, Seattle P-I
Less water, more heat forecast for state - Report details climate change in Washington
External article, Seattle P-I
Birds seem to be heading farther north because of climate change
External article, Seattle Times
Sharp turn on EPA rules for strict car emissions
External article, Seattle P-I
Western forests dying at an increasing rate - Scientists blame climate change
External article, Seattle Times
UW study says Antarctica now feeling the heat, too
External article, Seattle Times
Focus on energy efficiency to reduce emissions
January 9, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Global warming will be a killer for agriculture, UW scientists say
January 9, 2009
External article, Seattle P-I
Blame recurring floods on a triple whammy
October 24, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Scientists fear faster climate change
October 21, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Why green jobs are our future
October 20, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Clean energy: Impetus for action
October 20, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
States, cities step up climate-change responses
October 20, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Don't kill planet to save economy
October 8, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Waste wood to heat downtown Seattle buildings
October 6, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
States ranked on energy efficiency
October 6, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
'Green-tech' industry could create local jobs, report says
October 5, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Algae fueling the green revolution
Big bucks behind the search for new power
Oct. 3, 2008
Green building could get King County grants
Local green building projects receive funding; New grant round in 2009
October 2, 2008
External article, King 5 News
King County getting more plugged in
Oct. 1, 2008
King County going electric to cut fuel consumption
New report outlines key initiatives to grow plug-in vehicle market
Oct. 1, 2008
King County honors sustainably designed, built projects with ‘Greening in Place’ awards
October 1, 2008
External article, Issaquah Press
Zero-energy home begins with a flush of the toilet
September 30, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
A buildup, not a bailout
September 29, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Demonstration homes to use zero net energy
September, 2008
External essay, the Reason Foundation
2008 Innovators in Action: New Tools for Driving Change
by Ron Sims
September 25, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
The hard part is getting started
September 24, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Climate Change: States right
September 24, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Northwest companies keeping close eye on energy tax credits
Bill could be lifeline for those investing in renewable sources
September 24, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Snohomish County dedicates new biodiesel facility
September 24, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
State on team to cut greenhouse gases
September 24, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Chrysler unveils 3 electric-powered models
September 23, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Western states' plan aims to cut greenhouse gas
Proposal would be most far-reaching to date
September 22, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Roadster powers to NW on techie buzz
September 18, 2008
External article, Christian Science Monitor
Global warming law will boost California economy, public health
September 18, 2008
External article, UPI
Global warming may cause biodiversity loss
September 17, 2008
More clean and green hybrid buses coming
September 17, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Google, GE team up on clean energy
Firms will focus on policy, technology
September 17, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
North Pole ever closer to having no ice
Scientists seek causes for decline
September 17, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Volt may provide jolt for GM
September 16, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Tesla Motors to build electric sedan in California
September 16, 2008
External article, Time
Is America Ready to Drive Electric?
September 13, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Study: Global warming is largest rise in 1,300 years
September 12, 2008
External article, BusinessWeek
Web-Based Carpooling Startups
September 11, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Buyers of low-fuel cars get a sales tax exemption
Hybrids, others must do at least 40 highway miles per gallon
September 10, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Global warming: Evidence is much more than hot air
September 10, 2008
External opinion, LA Times
To slow global warming, install white roofs
September 9, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
High-tech vehicles growing more common in region
Plug-in cars give owners a real jolt of satisfaction
September 3, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Hot air over global warming
September 3, 2008
External column, Seattle Times
The future is bright (and purple and gold)
September 2, 2008
External column, Seattle P-I
Global warming: Western U.S. feels the heat
September 2, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Transportation: A better grid
August 28, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Low level of Arctic sea ice indicates a "tipping point"
August 28, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
The states lead, again
August 27, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Global Warming: Soot-covered gold
Aug. 21, 2008
Save money, stay healthy, and earn a new bike
King County and partners launch new bicycle commuting program
Aug. 15, 2008
New program introduces young adults to high wage environmental jobs
August 6, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
UW study examines decline of snowpack
August 4, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
High fuel costs have more homeowners eying geothermal heat
July 30, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
West Coast governors: Clean up Pacific
July 29, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Energy Policy: Fueling doubts
July 29, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Governors' plan aims to make ocean healthier
July 29, 2008
External column, Seattle Times
Paccar's fuel-saving hybrid trucks aimed at nation's distribution industry
July 28, 2008
External column, Seattle P-I
Prez, Congress should get out of the way of energy innovators
July 24, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Al Gore: Carbon-free juice
July 23, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Group proposes climate-saving strategy
Washington part of coalition that suggests emissions cap
July 17, 2008
External article, AFP
Gore urges total shift to renewable energy to avert disaster
July 17, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
Efficiency will help Northwest thrive in a carbon-constrained world
July 17, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Sustainability is in the air at Farnborough
Plane makers pitch green deeds as fuel soars
July 17, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
An all-of-the-above energy plan
July 15, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Ocean could be place to store fossil fuel mess
July 14, 2008
Sims named County Leader of the Year by national magazine
July 14, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Environment: A record of soot
July 14, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Global warming risks to humans detailed
White House ignored EPA report
July 11,2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Action on warming left to "next president
Administration defies Supreme Court ruling
Federal officials have said action needed now
June 26, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Global Warming: Nature's fury
June 18, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
General Motors recharges on future of electric car
June 13, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
UW regents approve College of Environment
June 12, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
UW regents vote to create environment college
June 12, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
Biofuels hit the rocks of evolution
June 10, 2008
External column, Seattle P-I
Your footprint's looking good, Seattle
May 29, 2008
Nickels and Sims pleased with new carbon footprint study
May 29, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Carbon footprint: Seattle is 6th-best in U.S.
Hydropower gives us an edge in disputed study
May 28, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Global Warming: Heck of a scare
May 28, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Get used to high food costs, water shortages
Climate report offers a dire look at next 50 years in U.S.
May 23, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Climate Change At Home: A time to thrive
May 23, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Corrosive ocean water moving inland
Increased acidity wasn't expected for 100 years
May 23, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Acidified seawater showing up along coast ahead of schedule
May 19, 2008
National leaders meet to plan for life with climate change
May 15, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
UW plan merges forestry school, 5 others
May 9, 2008
Communities get expert help adapting to impacts of climate change
King County, Center for Clean Air Policy, Rockefeller Foundation form team
May 8, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Caution flag raised in race to embrace biofuels
Local officials question impact on environment
May 4, 2008
External article, Washington Post
Fighting Global Warming Block by Block
Across U.S., Communities Rethink How They Operate and Grow
May 2, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Bio-debatable: Food vs. fuel
Amid a global food crisis, some wonder: Is the production of biofuels robbing from dinner plates?
April 2, 2008
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Greenhouse Gases: Forcing feds' hand
April 2, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Washington, other states sue EPA on warming
April 1, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Seattle's plans for future shaped by climate change still in infancy
March 31, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Gore begins huge public campaign to go green
March 6, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
State to come up with emissions goals
March 5, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Legislature moves to cut greenhouse emissions
Gregoire is expected to approve package
March 5, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Legislature moves to cut greenhouse emissions
Gregoire is expected to approve package
Feb. 28, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Sims wants greener development
King County could use effect on climate as approval criterion
Feb. 19, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Bill orders firm steps to make state 'greener'
It targets miles driven, gases emitted, boosts earth-friendly jobs
Feb. 15, 2007
Sims says sustainable green-building ordinance benefits King County’s taxpayers, environment
Feb. 14, 2008
Sims named to board of organization with national and international climate change focus
Leads local action to improve climate protection and sustainable development
Feb. 8, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Biofuels make greenhouse gases worse, scientists say
Feb. 1, 2008
External article, The Daily
Panel praises Washington’s climate innovation
Jan. 23, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Nickels urges government to cut greenhouse gas emissions
Stop ignoring or denying' global warming, mayor says
Jan. 15, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Gregoire wants gas emissions tallied, tracked
Jan. 15, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Bush urges OPEC to output more oil
Jan. 14, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Gregoire urges fast action on climate change measure
Jan. 2, 2008
External column, Seattle P-I
Taking a bite out of global warming
Jan. 2, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
State joins suit against EPA over emissions
Tougher limits sought to meet greenhouse goals
Dec. 20, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Teacher's video on global warming a hit online
Dec. 20, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
EPA says no to California's emissions plan
Dec. 18, 2007
External opinion, Seattle Times
Auto fuel-economy rules boosted to 35 mpg
Dec. 13, 2007
Role of public transportation in reducing global warming highlighted at international climate change conference
Dec. 13, 2007
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Global Warming: Melting delusions
Dec. 13, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
A green light for rules on emission output
Judge defies auto industry, allows states to regulate pollution
Dec. 11, 2007
External opinion, Seattle Times
Seattle's serious about global warming
Dec. 11, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
'The Arctic is screaming' -- summer sea ice could be gone in five years
December, 2007
External article, Governing Magazine
Local Warming
It’s too late to stop climate change. What we can do is plan for it.
Dec. 5, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Governor's team recommends 47 ways to cut greenhouse gases
Dec. 5, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Global warming wreaks havoc with nature
Dec. 4, 2007
Seattle P-I Editorial Board
Climate ... and local, too
Nov. 30, 2007
Sims urges cooperation, innovation at launch of year-long analysis of water supply, climate change
Nov. 22, 2007
External opinion, Seattle Times
Burn calories, not carbon
Nov. 15, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I/N.Y. Times
Scientists paint dire picture of hotter life on Earth
Nov. 15, 2007
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Global Warming: Real security issue
Executive Sims speaks before the US Senate's Committee
Nov. 12, 2007
External opinion, Seattle Times
You should listen to Ron Sims
November 4, 2007
External opinion, Seattle P-I
Energy Beyond Oil: Pains at the pump
Nov.1, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
U.S. mayors meet in Seattle to push for a green revolution
City has met a big goal, but more action is needed
Oct. 25, 2007
External article, ABC News
Scientists Denounce Global Warming Report 'Edits'
Public Health Experts Say Edits Represent Censoring of Science
Oct. 24, 2007
External Opinion, Seattle P-I
Global warming link to natural disasters
Oct. 24, 2007
External article, Associated Press
Extinctions Linked to Hotter Temperatures
Oct. 15, 2007
External Opinion, Seattle Times
World warms up to climate challenge
Oct. 15, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
As traffic gets nastier, many of us are shifting gears
Oct. 8, 2007
External column, Seattle Times
Get cool with Smart Growth
Oct. 7, 2007
External column, Seattle P-I
For West, climate change is about water
Oct. 1, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
A boom in biodiesel?
Sept. 30, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Some investors eye companies' 'carbon footprints' as risk factors
Sept. 27, 2007
King County Executive Ron Sims
The roads-and-transit plan: so much cost to do so little
Sept. 27, 2007
External Opinion, Seattle Times
Sims won't follow others down this long, expensive road
Remarks of King County Executive Ron Sims, Clean Vehicles Now! Conference
Sept. 19, 2007
Sims sets new course for climate-friendly transportation
Sept. 11, 2007
New guidebook will help communities prepare for climate change impacts
Seattle in new sea level study (external pdf)
Aug. 17, 2007
External News, Seattle P-I
More severe storms to come with global warming, NASA says
Aug. 17, 2007
External Opinion, Seattle P-I
Global warming: The race is on in our state
Aug. 7, 2007
External Opinion, Seattle P-I
Energy Policy: Optimism times 3
Aug. 7, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Groups seek quick action on climate
July 30, 2007
External Opinion, Seattle Times
A vital, adaptable Sound
July 26, 2007
External News, Seattle P-I
Report: Rising sea-levels will harm NW habitat
July 25, 2007
External News, Seattle Times
Rising sea, rising threat: What Puget Sound risks
July 23, 2007
King County ramps up effort to convert landfill gas to green energy
July 16, 2007
King County helps lead “Cool Counties” Launch of Major Global Warming Initiative
Declaration calls for 80 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050
May 22, 2007
External News, Seattle Times
Sims takes step to limit emissions
May 22, 2007
External News, Seattle Times
Global warming could impact climate, forests and snowpack
May 8, 2007
External News, Seattle Times
Fans of plug-in cars build their power base
May 6, 2007
External News, Seattle P-I
Biodiesel fuels enthusiasts vowing a 'revolution'
May 1, 2007
External News, Seattle Times
Simple steps reduce carbon footprints
Apr. 20, 2007
Joint news release
Guidebook Will Help Communities Prepare for Climate Change Impacts
Peer Review Underway on Heels of IPCC Adaptation Report
Apr. 20, 2007
Sims announces next giant step toward energy independence
Groundbreaking partnership will produce 2 million gallons of homegrown biodiesel to power Metro Transit
Apr. 20, 2007
Washington Governor Chris Gregoire
It's time to get serious about climate change
Apr. 8, 2007
Capitol Hill Times
Pelosi shines spotlight on local biodiesel
Apr. 17, 2007
Learn how you can reduce your ‘carbon footprint’ at King County’s Earth Day Expo
Apr. 13, 2007
Sims honors Rep. Norm Dicks, 13 others with Green Globe Awards
Leader in Climate Science :
The Climate Impacts Group (CIG)
Apr. 8, 2007
Seattle Times
Last word on climate is ours, scientists say
Apr. 8, 2007
Seattle Times
Global warming could deal big blow to salmon
Apr. 6, 2007
Seattle P-I
Steps now could lessen harm to fish
Apr. 4, 2007
Seattle Times Opinion
Global warming: no more excuses
Apr. 3, 2007
External Article, P-I
State slowly setting its own emissions goals
Apr. 3, 2007
External Article, Seattle Times
High court tells Bush: Take action on global warming
Mar. 25, 2007
External Column, Seattle P-I
Make Seattle a world-class biking city
Mar. 23, 2007
External Video, King 5 News
Do you know your carbon footprint?
Mar. 21, 2007
External Article, Seattle Times
"Zero-energy" homes planned in Issaquah
A "zero-energy" home is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes
Mar. 19, 2007
External Article, Seattle Times
B.C. premier stuns critics with plans to go green
Mar. 16, 2007
External Article, Boston Globe
Counties launch anti-global warming plan
Feb. 12, 2007
Seattle P-I Opinion
Legislature: Red-hot issue
Feb. 26, 2007
External Article, Seattle Times
5 Western govs agree to cooperate on greenhouse gases
Feb. 24, 2007
External Article, Seattle P-I
PSE joins climate exchange to limit greenhouse emissions
Feb. 14, 2007
Sims to salmon managers: Prepare now for pending global warming impacts
Feb. 11, 2007
External Article, Seattle Times
Market theories used in global-warming fight
Feb. 10, 2007
External Article, Seattle Times
Billionaire offers $25 million prize to fight global warming
Feb. 9, 2007
Seattle P-I Opinion
Fight global warming by wasting less and living better
Feb. 9, 2007
Seattle Times Opinion
Political climate change
Feb. 9, 2007
Seattle P-I Opinion
It's not too late to avoid the worst
Feb. 7, 2007
King County Proposes Global Warming Action Plan
Other cities, counties and private sector urged to join effort
Feb. 6, 2007
Sims encourages local farmers, chefs to work together for better health, environment, economy
Feb. 6, 2007
Seattle Times Editorial
Global warming is real
Feb. 2, 2007
External Article, Seattle P-I
Scientists agree: Humans causing global warming
Report today makes strongest assertion to date
Nov. 12, 2006
Sims honored with national Public Official of the Year Award
Aug. 2, 2006
King County and climate scientists write the book on coping with global warming
July 25, 2006
External Article, Seattle Times
King County to join climate exchange
July 21, 2006
The Huffington Post
Defining What Humanity Will Be
July 21, 2006
Sims and Nickels share national environmental award
July 12, 2006
External Article, Seattle Times
Global warming: They're not laughing at Ron Sims now
June 22, 2006
CNN Science and Space
Study: Earth 'likely' hottest in 2,000 years
June 5, 2006
U.S. News and World Report
Temperature Rising
Feeling a bit warm? You may just have to live with it
June 5, 2006
Seattle Times
An even grayer Seattle from global warming?
May 16, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Sims sees green in local efforts to cut emissions
County could sell its success on climate commodities market
May 15, 2006
King County to become first county to join innovative market for reducing global warming pollution
May 5, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
What cost climate change?
State team will try to assess the pros and cons
May 4, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Air current vital to climate weakens; humans blamed
March 25, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Climate change is in the air
Seattle praised for facing 'planetary emergency'
March 24, 2006
External Article, Seattle Times
Seattle to Kyoto: You can't get there by car
March 24, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Global warming will change Pacific Northwest
Less snow in winter, worse wildfires are likely
March 22, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Seattle cools down global warming
March 19, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Reality of climate change hits insurers
March 18, 2006
Sims: King County will quadruple biodiesel use
October 28, 2005
External Article, Seattle P-I
Seattle hosts climate meeting
Global warming will top the agenda
October 19, 2005
External Article, Seattle P-I
Climate Change: Sound science
October 18, 2005
External Article, Seattle Times
Climate change means big changes in Puget Sound
October 18, 2005
External Article, Seattle P-I
Impact of global warming expected to be dire in Puget Sound
October 11, 2005
External Article, Seattle Times
The truth about global warming
November 13, 2003
External Article, Seattle P-I
Effects of climate change bode ill for Northwest