Sightline Charts & Tables

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).

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.

British Columbia Median Income and the Dow Jones

Two decades of so-called progress: the Dow soared but BC's middle-class incomes barely budged.

Oregon Median Income and the Dow Jones

Two decades of so-called progress: the Dow soared but Oregon's middle-class incomes barely budged.

Washington Median Income and the Dow Jones

Two decades of so-called progress: the Dow soared but Washington's middle-class incomes barely budged.

Idaho Median Income and the Dow Jones

Two decades of so-called progress: the Dow soared but Idaho's middle-class incomes barely budged.

Northwest GDP and Median Income and the Dow Jones

Two decades of so-called progress: the Dow soared, Cascadia’s economy doubled, but middle-class incomes barely budged.

Average Family Size in the Northwest

Cascadian fertility rates have stabilized at just under two births per woman.

Wildlife Abundance for Five Indicator Species

Percent of historical wildlife abundance for 5 keys species

Weekly Per Person Energy Consumption

Cascadians’ energy consumption is stuck at full throttle, despite recent price increases.

Six Northwest Cities: The Smart-Growth Ranking

Among all Cascadian cities, Vancouver leads the way in smart growth.

The Score: Years from the World Model

The Cascadia Scorecard shows that our region has made slow but steady gains, with the average buoyed by improved health and smarter growth.

The Score: BC and the Northwest States

British Columbia leads the way in performance on Scorecard trends.

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.

Life Expectancy at Birth in the Northwest

Cascadians, on average, are living more than four years longer than they were in 1980.