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 ]
Megan (left) and Lylianna (right) shared a laugh during their impromptu photoshoot together.
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 ]
This week for National Farmers Market Week, communities across the country are celebrating the vital role farmers markets have in bringing people together around fresh, locally grown food. Seattle goes big for Farmers Market Week, encouraging you to utilize your Fresh Bucks at these amazing markets! Fresh Bucks, operated by our OSE team, is the City’s healthy food access program. Fresh Bucks provides households $60 per month to… [ Keep reading ]
What happens when community members, organizations, and climate leaders from across the Pacific Northwest come together for a week of collaboration? New connections, shared ideas, and momentum for the climate work ahead! Our team at the Office of Sustainability and Environment co-hosted several PNW Climate Week events this year as part of updating Seattle’s Climate Action Plan, a blueprint for how… [ Keep reading ]
Summer is here! Now is a great time to prepare your home for the weather ahead. As climate change continues to warm our region, Seattle is experiencing more frequent and intense hot weather. At the City, we’re reducing the emissions that cause climate change while helping community members prepare their homes for the hotter summers that are already here. Heat pumps are one of the ways we’re helping to build more… [ Keep reading ]
Reducing the emissions that cause climate change takes all of us. We at the City are taking bold action against major sources of pollution, including buildings, which are responsible for 40% of emissions in Seattle. We’re leading by example by reducing climate pollution, or “decarbonizing,” in City-owned spaces. Across Seattle, we’re upgrading pools, community centers, libraries, and more to reduce energy use, improve indoor air quality, and make buildings more comfortable for the communities who use… [ Keep reading ]
Hot sunny days and irregular weather have officially hit Seattle for the summer. It’s not just you — yes, it feels hotter and more unpredictable each year due to climate change. While we work to reduce the emissions that cause climate change in the long term, we are also preparing communities for the climate impacts they are already experiencing. Climate… [ Keep reading ]
In a growing citywide movement, the City and our educational and community partners are using purchasing power to strengthen our local food system. This year, City of Seattle-supported food programs will purchase more than $1.3 million in local and sustainably grown foods. University of Washington (UW) Dining will join the Coolfood Pledge under its upcoming Sustainability Action Plan, and Seattle Public Schools (SPS) will pursue Eat Real Certification to advance fresh, nutritious, and climate-friendly school meals. City of Seattle Food Program Impacts Are Growing City-supported food access programs will… [ Keep reading ]
