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Confronting Climate Change, What Does It Mean For King County? What Is King County Doing About It?

What’s the problem? Increased greenhouse gases are warming our planet, which significantly impacts our region.

What is happening on a global scale? Carbon dioxide (CO2) levels are the highest in the last 800,000+ years.

What related impacts are happening in our region? Climate change is affecting our environment, economy and human health.

What’s happening now? 2015 offers a glimpse into the future if no action is taken.

What is the risk for our region in the future? If we don’t act now, the costs and consequences will grow.

Why act to combat climate change? Reducing carbon pollution makes our communities healthier for all.

What is king county government doing about climate change?

How can each of us reduce our impact? Simple choices in our daily lives can make a difference.