Energy & Climate - Maps & Graphics - by publication

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The Spread of Dams in the NW (animated map)

The hundreds of dams that were built from 1930 to 1998, which now block the west's streams and rivers.

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Northwest's Vulnerable Energy Network (animated map)

The Northwest's energy system, including oil, gas, and power lines, which are vulnerable to disruptions and sabotage.

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NW Per Capita Energy Use by Region

Per capita consumption of highway fuels and nonindustrial electricity in ID, OR, WA, and BC since 1960; BC's consumption is lowest.

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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.

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Northwest States Monthly Energy Imports

A chart of monthly natural gas and crude oil imports for Northwest States, in billions of dollars.

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Per Capita Energy Use in the US

A comparison of the Pacific Northwest with Texas, California, and New York. The Northwest is on a par with Texas.

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NW States' and BC's Energy Use Since 1960

Northwest states' and British Columbia's energy use going back 45 years.

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Gas Consumption in the US, compared to Nevada

Nevada--like other states with compact cities--has lowered its per-person gas use more than the US as a whole.

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Hybrids Versus Hummers, Cascadia

The number of hybrid vehicles and Hummers sold in 2004 in Cascadia.

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Carbon Dioxide Pollution and Travel Methods

CO2 emissions per person for air, car, and carpool travel.

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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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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).

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Weekly Per Person Energy Consumption

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

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Urban Air Pollution Traveling to Mount Rainier (animated map)

A chronicle of urban smog and vehicle pollution traveling from Puget Sound to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington.

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1930s Map of Dam Proliferation in Cascadia

The distribution of power dams in Cascadia in 1930; the dams have decimated the Northwest's salmon runs.