Press Releases

Press release
09/29/2009

Report: Tougher Conditions for Northwest Families

Recession erased two decades of gains for middle class

Press release
06/29/2009

Easing Off the Gas: Northwesterners Using Less Gasoline

Total gasoline consumption fell 180 million gallons in 2008, the greatest drop since 1980. Per-capita use has been on the decline for eight of the last nine years, and is at a four-decade low. Moreover, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) for 2009 show northwesterners have already driven 643,000 miles fewer than they did during the same time frame in 2007.

Press release
05/12/2009

Sage-Grouse Population Hits Troubling Low; Bad News for Sagebrush Country

The greater sage-grouse population of eastern Oregon is the lowest it has been in nearly 15 years, signaling bad news for the arid sagebrush country of the Northwest, according to new research from Seattle-based think tank Sightline Institute. This research is part of Sightline's annual progress report, the Cascadia Scorecard.

Press release
02/11/2009

Progress Report: Northwest Gets Failing Grade on Energy

Sightline released the 2009 version of the Cascadia Scorecard, our regional gauge of progress, in online form at http://scorecard.sightline.org. The Scorecard finds that the region made significant progress in health and modest headway in smart growth in 2008. But our progress on economic security and ecosystem health is mixed at best; and we’re lagging way behind world leaders in energy efficiency.

Press release
02/11/2009

BC Leads Cascadia in Key Quality-of-Life Trends

British Columbia leads the Pacific Northwest in several critical long-term trends, including human health, energy efficiency, and smart growth, reported the Cascadia Scorecard, a regional progress report released today by Sightline Institute at http://scorecard.sightline.org.

Press release
07/24/2008

Western Climate Initiative Releases Draft Proposal

23 July 2008: The Western Climate Initiative (WCI) released a draft of their recommendations today for a regional market-based system to reduce global warming pollution.

Press release
05/21/2008

Greater Vancouver’s Leadership in Smart Growth Slips

Analysis of census data finds recent decline in Greater Vancouver’s compact, walkable neighborhoods.

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.

Press release
06/12/2007

Despite Green Reputation, Northwest Comes up Short on Key Trends

Cascadia Scorecard 2007: Cutbacks in gasoline and improving health are bright spots.

Press release
06/12/2007

BC Lags World Leaders, Leads Northwest

Cascadia Scorecard 2007: Province shines in energy and health, stalls in economic security.