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New 2024 Seattle Greenhouse Gas Inventory Shows Decline in Climate Pollution as Population and Economic Activity Increased

August 25, 2026

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 ]

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Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund Application is Open: Grants will support community-led climate projects

May 28, 2026

Note: The 2026 Environmental Justice Fund application period has ended. Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is now accepting applications for the Environmental Justice (EJ) Fund! For the first time, the EJ Fund will offer funding over two years rather than 18 months, with up to $1.6 million available to provide simplified and… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Foundation and City of Seattle Announce First Peoples Climate Fund Grantees

April 15, 2026

We are excited to announce the grantees for the First Peoples Climate Fund, a landmark $5.5 million investment that places Indigenous sovereignty, leadership, and ancestral knowledge at the heart of climate action! The First Peoples Climate Fund follows a community-driven process that centers the voices and expertise of Tribes and Native… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle invests in 12 organizations to support projects led by communities hit hardest by climate and environmental injustice 

January 29, 2026

We’re excited to announce the 2025 grantees of Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund! The Environmental Justice (EJ) Fund is investing in a range of community-led environmental programs covering climate change adaptation, education, youth leadership, and more. The EJ Fund supports projects and programs led by Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, refugees, people with low incomes, youth, and… [ Keep reading ]

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Mayor Wilson Announces Lylianna Allala as New Acting Director at Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment

January 22, 2026

Lylianna Allala named as Acting Director of the Office of Sustainability & Environment by Mayor Katie Wilson.

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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 ]

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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!

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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 ]

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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 ]

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New University of Washington research shows Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program improves food security and access to healthy foods

August 20, 2025

A new study from the University of Washington (UW) shows that the City of Seattle’s Fresh Bucks program significantly improves food security and access to healthy foods for enrolled households. Fresh Bucks is helping people with low-incomes access more nutritious foods, reducing the risk of diabetes, heart problems, and other… [ Keep reading ]

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