Sightline's Climate Policy Project
On this page you'll find our latest analyses, primers, and graphics on these topics and more. Our researchers, Clark Williams-Derry and Eric de Place, are among the region's leading experts on cap and trade and are available for media interviews and questions. Contact clark@sightline.org or eric@sightine.org. For general questions, contact Anna Fahey at anna@sightline.org .
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Memos related to the Western Climate Initiative's regional cap-and-trade proposal
Primer, 9/08
Cap and Trade 101: A Climate Policy Primer
The basics on cap and trade and how we can do it regionally.
FAQs: Cap and Trade in the West
The basics on cap and trade and how we can do it regionally.
Analysis, 5/08
Comments on the Western Climate Initiative's Economic Analysis -- Summary
Sightline looks at WCI's model for economic implications of climate policy options (pdf, 2 pages).
Analysis, 5//08
Comments on the Western Climate Initiative's Economic Analysis Model
Sightline looks at WCI's model for economic implications of climate policy options (pdf, 8 pages).
Commentary, 5/08
Utilities and Auctions: There is no free power lunch
Why giving utilities free emissions permits has the potential to backfire.
Research backgrounder, 4/08
Cap and Trade and Consumer Fairness (pdf, 11 pages)
An analysis of the debate over auctioning permits versus giving them away.
Memorandum, 2/8/008
Comments on WCI Cap-and-Trade Options (pdf, 13 pages)
Sightline's take on many issues under consideration for a western states cap-and-trade program.
Fact sheet 1/9/2008
Transportation Fuels and Cap and Trade
A Q&A on how transportation fuels can be covered in a cap-and-trade system such as the Western Climate Initiative's proposal, and why it matters.
General Primers, Fact Sheets, Reports
Commentary, updated weeklyClimate Fairness -- blog series
This series of posts by Alan Durning explores how to make climate policy fair to working families and low-income folks.
Braking News: Gas Consumption Goes Into Reverse
The Northwest states are outpacing the nation in cutting back on per-person gasoline use.
The Climate Impact of New Highway Lanes
Sightline does the numbers on the significant climate impact of adding new highway lanes.
Report, 6/07
How the Northwest Ranks on Climate Policy (pdf, 2 pages)How Northwest regions and California compare on climate targets, renewable energy standards, and more.
Maps and Graphics
Counter, 02/05/2009
Up in Smoke: The 2008 Energy Counter
A real-time tally of the economic impacts of our energy habit.
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Chart
02/01/2008
How Low-Carbon Can You Go: The Transportation Ranking
Sightline does the math on the most climate-friendly way to travel. We chart CO2 emissions by transportation mode, from an SUV to a plane to a bus. Also shows differences based on occupancy (i.e. full bus vs. half-full bus). -
Chart
10/29/2007
CO2 Emissions from Fossil Fuels by Sector
In the Northwest states, 53 percent of our CO2 emissions from fossil fuels stem from transportation uses including commute traffic, freight, and planes. This chart series shows emissions for the Northwest states, the US West, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. -
Map
08/01/2007
United States of Climate Change - the 50 States
US greenhouse gas emissions from energy and their nation equivalents. Shown state by state. -
Map
06/12/2007
Temperature Increase in Cascadia 1950-2003 (map)
Weather stations throughout the Northwest states show evidence of a long-term warming trend. -
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06/12/2007
Per Capita Gasoline Consumption in BC and the NW
Per-person gasoline consumption in the Northwest states is at its lowest level since 1967—but British Columbians still use much less.
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