Energy & Climate
All of Sightline's research, maps, and publications on Cascadia's energy system, its impacts, and how the region can become cleaner and more secure.
How is the Northwest doing at creating a cost-effective, climate-friendly energy system? How can our region become true climate heroes? That's what Sightline's energy research is aimed at, through initiatives such as our climate policy project, and our blog series on Climate Fairness.
Also see our Energy indicator from the Cascadia Scorecard project.
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Report
Braking News: Gas Consumption Goes Into Reverse
From 1999 to 2007, the Northwest states have cut back on per-person gasoline consumption by 11 percent, good news for the climate and our pocketbooks. Moreover, the Northwest is outpacing the nation in cutting back on gasoline. -
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Cap and Trade in 2009 - Sightline Webinar
Sightline's Eric de Place on how to do cap and trade right--in 20 minutes.
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Prevent Pollution Before It Happens
A new twist on an old idea can multiply the reuse and recycling of materials and encourage manufacturers to eliminate pollution before it happens. -
Use Solar and Windpower
Shifting to renewable energy sources and reducing the amount of energy we waste are the keys to reducing the bloated impacts of industrial nations on the atmosphere.
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Periodical
nwcurrent
A free, original source of energy news and analysis for the Pacific Northwest, covering energy efficiency, renewables and smart energy news and policy in Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington. http://www.nwcurrent.com Celilo Group; 12 / yr.; -
Organization
Rocky Mountain Institute
RMI emphasizes market-based solutions which foster the efficient and sustainable use of resources to make the world secure and prosperous. They provide education, research and consulting on topics including energy, water, climate and many others. http://www.rmi.org
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