http://www.sightline.org Sightline's latest reports on key Northwest trends such as land use, energy, pollution, health, and more. daily 1 2006-02-12T06:14:54Z http://www.sightline.org/research/sprawl/res_pubs/cost-overruns-for-seattle-area-tunnel-projects As a way to inform the debate over Seattle’s deep-bore tunnel, Sightline has prepared a basic comparison of other high-profile tunnels recently constructed in the area. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com landing page landing page research 2009-11-17T21:14:56Z Report http://www.sightline.org/research/green-collar-jobs/green-jobs-primer Green-collar jobs—jobs dedicated to saving energy, producing renewable energy, or reducing pollution—can speed progress on two deeply rooted problems at once: easing our dependence on climate-warming fossil fuels and fostering lasting, broadly shared economic prosperity. No publisher christinew_sightline_org landing page research landing page homepage 2009-10-19T21:50:15Z Report http://www.sightline.org/research/green-collar-jobs/green-jobs-primer/green-jobs-primer-pdf How to grow a green-collar workforce. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com 2009-10-01T22:34:04Z File http://www.sightline.org/publications/reports/economic-insecurity/economic-insecurity-pdf Tougher Conditions for the Middle Class No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com 2009-10-05T19:54:00Z File http://www.sightline.org/publications/reports/northwesterners-driving-less-using-less-gas/gasoline-FINAL-web.pdf No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com 2009-07-03T00:06:00Z File http://www.sightline.org/publications/reports/northwesterners-driving-less-using-less-gas Total gasoline consumption in the Northwest states fell by 180 million gallons between 2007 and 2008. Per-capita use followed a decade-long trend of decline. The Northwest states are outpacing the rest of the nation by nearly 10 percent. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com gas prices landing page landing page research consumption 2009-11-02T23:00:15Z Report http://www.sightline.org/publications/reports/economic-insecurity New census data shows one in six northwestern children live in poverty. Sightline's economic index reveals ordinary families have made virtually no progress in two decades. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com landing page research landing page income child poverty economy 2009-10-06T21:23:12Z Report http://www.sightline.org/research/green-collar-jobs/green-jobs-primer/GCJ_summary.pdf No publisher christinew_sightline_org 2009-10-01T17:39:04Z File http://www.sightline.org/research/energy/res_pubs/cap-and-trade-101 In Cap and Trade 101: A Climate Policy Primer, Sightline sorts out the details on what's emerging as the most popular and comprehensive policy solution to the enormous challenge of climate change. Sightline's primer also looks at current bills, such as the American Clean Energy and Security Act. No publisher christinew_sightline_org landing page research landing page homepage 2009-11-02T23:03:21Z Report http://www.sightline.org/press/releases/2009%20Scorecard%20at%20a%20Glance.pdf No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com 2009-02-11T22:29:18Z File http://www.sightline.org/research/sprawl/res_pubs/985-research/that-giant-sucking-sound-initiative-985-and-eastern-washington Sightline analysis finds that Tim Eyman's so-called "reduce traffic initiative" would actually increase traffic, slow transit, and redirect hundreds of millions of dollars from the state general fund to highway expansion in greater Seattle. No publisher elisa_sightline_org congestion pricing 2009-11-17T22:08:48Z Report http://www.sightline.org/publications/reports/slowing-down Vancouver Report: Sightline analysis of new Census data finds decline in Vancouver's smart-growth record. No publisher elisa landing page landing page research 2009-06-03T17:34:45Z Report http://www.sightline.org/publications/reports/braking-news-gas-consumption-goes-into-reverse From 1999 to 2007, the Northwest states have cut back on per-person gasoline consumption by 11 percent, good news for the climate and our pocketbooks. Moreover, the Northwest is outpacing the nation in cutting back on gasoline. No publisher elisa gas prices landing page homepage consumption landing page research 2009-06-03T17:24:34Z Report http://www.sightline.org/research/energy/res_pubs/windfalls When it comes to cap and trade, handing out free permits allows firms to capture windfall profits at the expense of consumers. Sightline's memo explains why. No publisher leigh_sightline_org climate change 2009-11-18T19:49:01Z Report http://www.sightline.org/research/energy/res_pubs/climate-analysis-gge-new-lanes-10-07 Adding lanes to a highway will increase road emissions and total global warming emissions over the long term -- even if it reduces congestion over the short term. No publisher leigh_sightline_org climate change landing page homepage landing page research 2009-06-02T23:00:25Z Report