Seattle communities and our urban forest need each other. Trees help people thrive by providing shade to stay cool on hot days, cleaning our air, and offering leafy spots to gather, play, and connect. Our urban forest is made up of all the trees growing in parks, along streets, and… [ Keep reading ]
There’s still time for organizations to apply! The City’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for construction training and clean energy career pathways is open through November 16. At the beginning of this month, the City of Seattle announced it will invest more than $3.1 million in programs that recruit, train, and… [ Keep reading ]
Today, our office announced $4.6 million in Building Decarbonization Grants to nine awardees. The grants will help affordable housing providers and owners of community-serving buildings complete engineering design or retrofit projects that reduce climate pollution and create safer, healthier, and longer-lasting buildings for families and frontline communities. “Affordability and climate… [ Keep reading ]
At a busy intersection in Greenwood, umbrellas outside Lenny’s Produce shade piles of pomegranates, pears, and bananas from the sun. Inside, customers can find tropical fruits, Chinese eggplants, Anaheim chilis, choy varieties, sauces, baked goods, and more. For owner Pheng Dao, that variety reflects the customers who have kept Lenny’s… [ Keep reading ]
Years of community advocacy and partnership are helping shape Seattle’s climate future. Together, we’re updating Seattle’s Climate Action Plan, the City’s plan for how we will reduce pollution, prepare for climate impacts, and build a healthier city for everyone. Earlier this month, nearly two dozen current and former grantees of… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Wilson’s 2027-2028 Proposed Budget focuses on providing responsible fiscal management of public funds for the people of Seattle. After years of unsustainable one-time fixes that did not address the deficit in future years, the Mayor’s first budget begins the important, necessary work of stabilizing Seattle’s budget so that we… [ Keep reading ]
What does it take to help a neighborhood become more resilient to climate change? Adding trees and greenery is one way we help communities stay cool on hot days, manage stormwater, and create healthier places to live, work, and gather. We prioritize this work in neighborhoods with low tree canopy… [ Keep reading ]
From the Fresh Bucks team to leading teams, we’re excited to officially announce Megan Doiron as the Office of Sustainability and Environment’s deputy director! Megan had been with OSE for nine years, most recently as our finance manager, before becoming deputy director this summer. As a born-and-raised Seattleite, Megan started… [ Keep reading ]
Today, we released Seattle’s 2024 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory. The findings show core emissions decreased approximately 6% from 2022. The buildings sector saw a decline in emissions, while transportation remained the largest emissions source and was relatively flat. Population increased 4% and economic activity rose 11% during that same… [ Keep reading ]
Climate solutions are strongest when they reflect the voices and experiences of communities on the frontlines of climate change. Two newly released reports from sləp̓iləbəxʷ (Rising Tides) and the Washington Bus Education Fund (WA Bus) highlight recommendations from youth and Indigenous community members on topics like public health, transportation, extreme… [ Keep reading ]
