Youth have grown up in a world regularly disrupted by climate change. School closures from extreme heat and flooded neighborhoods cause instability, while wildfires and poor air quality threaten their health and safety. Youth voices are important to creating the policies that will shape their futures. This summer, The Washington… [ Keep reading ]
Perfect for the summer, and a fun indoor activity in the winter: we’re upgrading Seattle’s pools! Our team at OSE is collaborating with Seattle Parks & Recreation (SPR) to dive deep into energy efficiency at municipal pools across the city. The upgrades are improving energy efficiency at aquatic facilities and… [ Keep reading ]
In between summer fun, 2025 has brought record-high temperatures and hazy, smoky skies from nearby wildfires. At the City of Seattle, we’re working to reduce climate emissions, while at the same time, helping communities live comfortably with the effects already here. This year, we teamed up with community groups across… [ Keep reading ]
It’s back to school season! With all the back-to-school advertisements, we compiled some sustainability tips to keep your school preparation affordable, simple, and climate-friendly. Every fall, more cars hit the road and more food and clothes head for the landfill, harming our environment and contributing to climate pollution. While the City… [ Keep reading ]
The Seattle Public Library’s University Branch, a landmarked building and beloved Carnegie library that has served the community for more than a century, is undergoing comprehensive renovations thanks in part to a $2 million grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce. This investment will preserve the character of the… [ Keep reading ]
The Pacific Northwest has been buzzing with climate activity all month long! Our office and City of Seattle Deputy Mayor Jessyn Farrell attended events to boost regional collaboration, get community insights to inform Climate Action Planning, and share updates with industry leaders. All these climate actions are informing the City’s… [ Keep reading ]
As summer kicks off, weekly outdoor markets and plans for more than a dozen free events in the coming months are energizing Duwamish Valley neighborhoods. The City of Seattle’s Duwamish Valley Program and departments are working with community organizations to transform previously under-utilized areas into thriving small business districts. The… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle and our partners have four grant opportunities available, ranging from increasing food and environmental justice, to reducing climate pollution from buildings. Keep reading to learn if you qualify and how to apply! Apply by June 3 for Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund Seattle’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Fund… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle just released the comprehensive Municipal Buildings Decarbonization Plan. The plan charts a course to eliminate climate pollution from fossil fuels in 176 city-owned buildings by 2042, reducing carbon emissions by 87% and energy use by 48%. The plan identifies a strategic, cost-effective approach that focuses on… [ Keep reading ]
Note: Survey has closed. Continue reading for information on how Seattle will develop its new Climate Action Plan. The City of Seattle is developing a new Climate Action Plan, and your voice is central to shaping the new plan! Climate change and its impacts have significantly worsened since the City’s… [ Keep reading ]
