Scorecard Update: Gifts for the region that has everything
Cascadia seems to have it all: rivers and salmon; snowcapped mountains; vibrant, livable cities. Yet the Pacific Northwest still has strides to make to reach a sustainable future. Sightline Institute recently came up with a short list of things that could make a big difference for the region. From kid-friendly cities to California-style emissions standards, here's our holiday wish list for Cascadia. With support from northwesterners, some of these might be realized in 2005. Click here to read the full article.

Scorecard in Action: Who's responsible for our trash?
Who's responsible for the products you buy when you're done with them? Among the many differences between the Canadian and American parts of Cascadia is the way they answer that question.

British Columbia has embraced "product stewardship," a far less regulatory, government-centered approach to dealing with trash that encourages manufacturers to reduce waste starting with product design. As a result, the province has made dramatic gains in waste reduction and recycling. And sad to say, in this arena, the Canadians have left the Americans, well, in the dustbin. Read more in Alan Durning's article about product stewardship.

Personal Scorecard: Counterbalance your CO2 from holiday travel
Getting away for the holidays? In recent years, much attention has been given to the role of automobile emissions in climate change. But air travel is one of the most fuel-guzzling forms of passenger transportation; per-person fuel use is almost as heavy as driving alone. Read on to calculate the CO2 released when you fly and find out how to offset your carbon emissions when you book your flight: Click here.

Events: Our Health, Our Environment: Making the Link-Seattle, 2005
This three-part environmental health series, cosponsored by Sightline, will underscore the fundamental relationship between human and ecological health. Join Bernard Weiss, PhD, for the first lecture, Enduring Legacies: How Pollutants Shape Brain Development, on January 19, 2005. For more information, visit the Institute for Children's Environmental Health's website.

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