Research & Publications
Sightline's research program focuses on two efforts: monitoring progress toward sustainability in the Northwest and identifying the most important solutions for the region to adopt.
Sightline's work covers a variety of sustainability topics. For other recent work visit Sightline Daily or the Cascadia Scorecard.
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Making Sustainability Legal
Some of the most innovative solutions for building thriving and sustainable communities in the Northwest are, at present, simply illegal. Current rules make it difficult to share bikes, find a cab, take toddlers on the bus, and hang a clothesline. -
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Transfer of Development Rights
For years, local governments have used Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) programs to help channel urban growth away from farmland, forests, and open space. But new evidence suggests that, when used carefully, TDR programs can also help local governments achieve meaningful reductions in local greenhouse gas emissions. -
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The Facts about Kinder Morgan
Kinder Morgan, an energy conglomerate, has announced plans to ship 30 million tons of coal to Asia each year from the Columbia River. But a track record of law-breaking, pollution, and cover-ups suggests an Oregon terminal wouldn't make a good neighbor. -
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Coal Export FAQ
Answers to some common questions about economics, health, and pollution with regard to coal exports in the Northwest, including: why care about coal exports and are coal terminals good neighbors? -
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2012 Update: Grading Economics Textbooks on Climate Change
This spring marks the release of new editions of introductory economics textbooks, so it’s a good time to update our 2010 review of the treatment of climate change in economics textbooks. As in 2010, some hit the mark while others are wildly misleading, but we’re happy to say that there’s plenty of good news: about half of the books improved their treatment of climate change.