Enough is enough! Stand with the Lummi against big coal
Lummi Nation leaders have asked the Army Corps of Engineers to "act swiftly" to deny a coal export facility that threatens their treaty fishing rights. Will you stand with them?
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SB 5735: This bad bill is no win for the climate
Climate and clean energy debates in Olympia this year are focused on two different proposals, but only one that addresses the climate problem. One, the Carbon Pollution Accountability Act, would be a win for our state's economy, public health and the climate. The other would roll back years of progress.
EV tax incentives: good for Washington's economy
As the Washington State Legislature struggles to balance its budget, tax exemptions are rightfully receiving scrutiny. But here’s one that pays for itself and thus should be a no-brainer: the electric vehicle tax sales exemption. Why? It's worth $68 million to the state’s economy over the next 16 years.
Does the Washington State Senate need science lessons?
Funding education is a top priority for the Washington State Legislature this year. But this week, it was legislators' own climate science education that came into question.
Putting a Price on Washington’s Climate Pollution
Governor Inslee’s proposal for a carbon tax and other state measures have made Washington a national leader in addressing climate change. This panel discussion (moderated by Steve Scher, longtime journalist and former Town Hall Scholar-in-Residence) will explore current proposals in this realm, the future of our state’s climate policy, and outline challenges that might lie ahead.
Investing for Impact: Seattle
Please join us March 31st for Investing for Impact: Seattle. The Seattle Event is a full-day mini-conference designed to help investment advisors improve their knowledge around issues and impacts, and enhance the services being offered to socially conscious investors. Formerly known as BaseCamp SRI events, the theme of our regional Investing for Impact events in 2015 is Catalyzing Finance for the New Economy.
You, Dub: Divest!
Student divestment activists are meeting with University of Washington Regents to press the case for going coal-free. The Regents could have saved a bundle by divesting when the students first asked. Will they act now?
Arctic drilling? Seattle is Shell-shocked
This Tuesday, help deliver a message to the Port of Seattle--Seattle won't play a part in Shell's reckless damage to our climate and the Arctic environment.
Early-Stage Funding; Where to Find It and How to Get It
Funding for early-stage cleantech companies is out there. Do you know where to find it and how to get it? Join us for lunch on April 16 at Perkins Coie to hear Ben Straughan outline the current state of early-stage funding and the opportunities available to attract investors to your startup.
2015 South Sound Sustainability Expo
This free public event connects local residents and business owners with services, products, companies, and agencies that address sustainability needs in our community. Participants learn about transportation choices, green construction, energy conservation, reuse and recycling, solar energy, local food and gardening, and cost-effective sustainability practices.