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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
