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How the Seattle Aquarium is Reducing Fossil Fuels and Keeping Thousands of Aquatic Animals Happy and Healthy

December 1, 2025

The Seattle Aquarium knows firsthand that climate change, which brings warmer waters, more acidic oceans, habitat destruction, and much more, threatens our marine environments. OSE is working hard to reduce pollution from City-owned buildings by swapping fossil-fuel appliances for clean energy alternatives, and also supporting other large buildings across Seattle,… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: Building Emissions, Clean Energy, Climate Change, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions, Municipal Buildings

Coming Together to Support Students and Neighbors During the Government Shutdown

November 26, 2025

Over 8,800 food boxes distributed to families at 98 Seattle Public Schools sites When federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) abruptly lapsed on Nov. 1 due to the Trump administration’s refusal to release dollars from SNAP’s contingency fund during the partial government shutdown, tens of thousands of… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: GreenspaceTagged With: Food Access and Security, Locally Sourced Food, Seattle Public Schools (SPS)

The Hidden Risks Beneath Your Yard: How retiring your oil heating tank and transitioning to electric heat protects our homes, water, and climate

November 5, 2025

As the crisp fall weather settles in, households with oil heating are making plans to refill their oil tanks. While burning oil was once a common way to heat homes, aging tanks present serious risks to health and safety, property value, and neighborhood water resources. Burning fossil fuels like oil… [ Keep reading ]

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Possible Delay in November SNAP Benefits Due to Federal Government Shutdown

October 29, 2025

Updates Friday, October 31, 2025, 5 p.m. — The City of Seattle launched the Seattle and King County Emergency Food Resources webpage for the most up-to-date information (this blog is not live updated). The search tool provides information on the nearest food banks and meal programs based on your address…. [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Food Policies and Programs, GreenspaceTagged With: Food Access and Security, Seattle Public Schools (SPS)

Celebrating Seattle Forest Week October 25 – November 1 with our new “Foresting Seattle” program

October 24, 2025

Seattle Forest Week festivities are kicking off next week, giving community members the opportunity to help grow Seattle’s urban forest and build a healthier city! Everyone is welcome to events lined up from October 25 through November 1. Starting October 25, Green Seattle Day is bringing together community members to… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Greenspace, Protecting Seattle's TreesTagged With: Environmental Justice, Racial Equity, Tree Canopy Cover, Trees for Neighborhoods, Urban Forestry, Youth Development

City of Seattle Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Climate Pollution in Community, Affordable Housing, and Nonprofit Buildings

October 23, 2025

Seattle — Today, the Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) announced $4.68 million in 2025 Building Decarbonization Grants to 17 awardees. The grants will pay for design and/or retrofits that will reduce climate pollution and help the buildings reach the upcoming emissions targets of the Building Emissions Performance Standard (BEPS).  … [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Greenspace, Press ReleasesTagged With: BEPS, Building Emissions, Clean Energy, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

City of Seattle Announces $1.5 million in Funding to Help Bring New Electric Drayage Trucks to Seattle

October 16, 2025

New electric drayage trucks will soon be coming to the region!

Filed Under: Climate Action, Greenspace, Press ReleasesTagged With: Electric Trucks Pilot, Green New Deal Oversight Board, Transportation, Transportation Electrification, Transportation Emissions

Mayor Harrell’s 2026 Proposed Budget for OSE

September 23, 2025

Seattle, WA- Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing investments and bold actions to address the needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s balanced budget proposal remains focused on strengthening public safety, creating housing affordability… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Greenspace, Press ReleasesTagged With: BEPS, City Budget, Clean Heat Program, Climate Change, Climate Workforce, Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), Environmental Justice, Food Access and Security, Mayor Harrell

New Report Reviews Seattle’s 2013 Climate Action Plan Progress and Assesses Successes, Challenges, and Next Steps

September 17, 2025

OSE is excited to share the new 2013 Climate Action Plan Progress Report (Progress Report), one of the first major deliverables to develop the upcoming One Seattle Climate Action Plan. The Progress Report finds Seattle completed or made significant progress on more than half (88 of 148) of the actions… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Greenspace, Press ReleasesTagged With: Climate Action Plan, Climate Change, Climate Resilience, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

Back-to-School Updates from Our Healthy Food in Schools Initiative: Bringing more fresh, local, and culturally relevant food to Seattle Schools

September 11, 2025

To help kick off the school year and Washington’s Eat Local Month in September, we’re sharing some exciting highlights from our Healthy Food in Schools initiative, in partnership with Seattle Public Schools (SPS)! To thrive at school, students need easy access to fresh and nutritious foods. Our Healthy Food in… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Food Policies and Programs, GreenspaceTagged With: Community Engagement, Food Access and Security, Healthy Food in Schools, Locally Sourced Food, Seattle Public Schools (SPS), Youth Development

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