Recent Press Releases

Press release
04/24/2008

Sightline Announces Release of "Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet"

Press release: Sightline Institute offers everyday solutions with a big impact to global warming with its latest book, Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet: Everyday Things to Help Solve Global Warming, written by award-winning journalist Eric Sorensen and Sightline staff.

Press release
04/17/2008

Northwesterners put the brakes on gasoline consumption

According to a new report by Sightline, residents of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho have cut back on per capita gasoline consumption by 11 percent from 1999 to 2007--and are outpacing the nation when it comes to cutting back.

Press release
11/07/2007

Transportation and Climate Linked Up

The Proposition 1 vote in the Puget Sound region tells us that climate and transportation issues are firmly linked in the minds of regional voters, and that there's an opportunity with future transportation packages to move climate protection in the right direction.

Press release
10/01/2007

New Maps Chart Measure 37's Potential Impact on Rural Oregon

Sightline Institute has just released a new mapping analysis of the potential impact of Measure 37 in rural Oregon, showing that current claims could allow tens of thousands of new residents in protected areas.

Press release
09/05/2007

Washington State Fee Gives Bulk Discounts to Biggest Polluters

According to a new analysis by Seattle-based Sightline Institute, one of Washington State’s few fees designed to discourage toxic pollution is undermined because it gives bulk discounts to the biggest polluters. As a result, the fee—the Hazardous Waste Planning Fee—hits hardest on small- and mid-size businesses and gives big producers a free pass to pollute.

Press release
07/23/2007

Walkscore.com Grades Neighborhoods on Being Walk-Friendly

New site inspired by Sightline calculates the walkability of an address, emphasizing the benefits of living in a walkable community.