Meet the goats! King County rolls out new electric yard trucks to help reach emissions goals.
Reaching King County’s ambitious climate goals could be compared to climbing a mountain in the North Cascades. It requires dedication
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Centering frontline communities in climate resilience grant
Globally, climate change is understood as one of the biggest challenges of our time. Locally, King County is a recognized
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King County Green Schools Program recognizes 67 schools, two school districts, and 88 student Green Teams for resource conservation efforts this school year
As the 2022-23 school year draws to a close, King County Green Schools Program recognizes 67 schools, two school districts,
What YOU can do: To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
A recent first-of-its-kind study led by King County shows greenhouse gas emissions per person DECREASED. We’re all doing more to
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Together, we must do more on climate change
The world’s top scientists released their latest report on climate change this week, warning that the Earth is on pace
King County’s Vashon Recycling and Transfer Station goes energy neutral with new solar array
As it becomes more urgent to address the effects of climate change, the Solid Waste Division in King County’s Department
Climate actions: At home, at work, and everywhere in between, King County is delivering integrated solutions for a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future
From scorching summertime heat to sustained seasonal flooding, climate change isn’t a theoretical exercise in King County: It’s real, and it’s happening now. King County is taking action to lessen the harmful impacts of climate change to people and our shared environment.Continue readingClimate actions: At home, at work, and everywhere in between, King County is delivering integrated solutions for a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future
2020, a year of resiliency at King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
In a year when the COVID-19 pandemic led to so much uncertainty in work programs and daily life, it’s a
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Crosscut got it right: Pollution disproportionally impacts BIPOC communities. Here’s what we’re doing about it.
Crosscut recently produced a powerful 7-minute video that shows how the impacts of pollution – both historic and current –
After the storm: A few facts about King County’s February widespread flooding
Five months ago, long-range weather experts told us this winter’s western Washington weather would be influenced by “La Nada” –
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