http://www.sightline.org Sigthtline Institute's press releases and how to contact Sightline for interviews, research, and data. daily 1 2006-02-12T06:14:54Z http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/report-tougher-conditions-for-northwest-families Recession erased two decades of gains for middle class No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com 2009-09-29T16:44:54Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/northwesterners-driving-less-using-less-gas 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. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com landing page 2009-07-09T21:30:00Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/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. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com landing page 2009-07-09T21:30:24Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/northwest-states-scorecard-release-09 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. No publisher elisa_sightline_org landing page 2009-07-09T21:30:59Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/bc-scorecard-release-09 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. No publisher elisa_sightline_org landing page 2009-07-09T21:31:19Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/wci-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. No publisher christinew_sightline_org 2008-07-24T21:46:03Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/greater-vancouver2019s-leadership-in-smart-growth-slips Analysis of census data finds recent decline in Greater Vancouver’s compact, walkable neighborhoods. No publisher elisa 2009-02-19T17:51:04Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/seven-wonders-released 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. No publisher christinew_sightline_org 2008-04-24T18:23:53Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/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. No publisher elisa 2009-06-03T17:26:14Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/prop1 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. No publisher leigh_sightline_org landing page research 2009-02-19T18:00:20Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/M37mapsPR 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. No publisher leigh_sightline_org 2009-02-19T18:04:32Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/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. No publisher elisa 2009-02-19T18:07:05Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/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. No publisher elisa carless pedestrian friendly 2009-02-19T18:12:31Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/copy_of_cs07-pr Cascadia Scorecard 2007: Cutbacks in gasoline and improving health are bright spots. No publisher elisa 2009-02-19T18:21:50Z Press Release http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/copy_of_cs07-release-bc Cascadia Scorecard 2007: Province shines in energy and health, stalls in economic security. No publisher elisa 2009-02-19T18:23:19Z Press Release