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Environmental Sustainability

Preserving the natural assets of our community and balancing the many interests of a rapidly growing region will allow growth to both nurture the environment and promote economic vitality.

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Climate Action Reserve »The Climate Action Reserve is an environmental 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission of encouraging actions to manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability USA, Pacific NW »ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability is the only regional non-profit working solely with local governments to address energy management, climate change and green practices to create a more sustainable region.

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Washington Environmental Council »WEC helps to create a strong, unified voice for the environment by bringing together uncommon partnerships across communities, issues, and political parties.

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Washington State has a 64% greater concentration of clean technology jobs than the U.S. average.

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Coalition Connects Transportation, Health and Climate Change Issues

Transportation Choices Coalition brings citizens, businesses and public agencies together to help improve Washington’s transportation system to meet the state’s growing needs. The coalition educates the public on transportation issues, policies, and projects and makes the connections between transportation, health and climate change.

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More Jobs, Less Pollution: Growing the Recycling Economy in the U.S.

This study provides strong evidence that an enhanced national recycling and composting strategy in the United States can significantly and sustainably address critical national priorities including climate change, lasting job creation, and improved health.

Climate Solutions

Climate Solutions' mission is to accelerate practical and profitable solutions to global warming by galvanizing leadership, growing investment and bridging divides.

Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Despite widespread interest in the size of the renewable energy and energy efficiency (RE&EE) industries and the number of jobs these industries create, until now no one had conducted a comprehensive study of these industries.

Cascadia Scorecard

The Cascadia Scorecard is the Pacific Northwest's sustainability report card. It tracks seven trends that are crucial to the region's future: health, economy, population, energy, sprawl, wildlife, and pollution.

Low-Skill Workers' Access to Quality Green Jobs

This brief discusses strategies for improving access to green jobs among those with low skill levels, particularly jobs that can help improve workers’ economic standing and better support their families.

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