http://www.sightline.org Fact sheets, reports, and other publications on Washington. daily 1 2006-02-22T23:37:51Z 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/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/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/research/sprawl/res_pubs/985-research/the-facts-on-i-985-a-bad-deal-for-washington-state Sightline research director Clark Williams-Derry and Sightline fellow Doug MacDonald—former transportation secretary for Washington State--have taken a close look at Washington Initiative 985 and what it would mean for Washington residents. The verdict? I-985 is bad for traffic and bad for the state budget. No publisher eric_t_hess_gmail_com 2008-11-15T13:08:19Z Page 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/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/analysis-ghg-roads Sightline researchers do the math on whether adding lanes adds greenhouse gas emissions--it does. No publisher elisa indicators 2008-06-28T00:00:55Z File http://www.sightline.org/research/energy/res_pubs/climate-policy-project What makes smart climate policy? How can we be sure it is fair, effective, and efficient? Read primers, fact sheets, and reports on how to do climate policy right. No publisher leigh_sightline_org co2 landing page research climate series climate change landing page walkable indicators homepage 2009-10-16T16:34:47Z Smart Folder http://www.sightline.org/research/energy/res_pubs/energy-counter No publisher leigh_sightline_org energy security co2 landing page research climate change landing page homepage oil addiction 2009-06-23T18:29:29Z Page http://www.sightline.org/research/energy/res_pubs/climate-fairness-series Climate change does not affect everyone equally. This Sightline blog series explores ways to help ensure climate change is addressed fairly. No publisher leigh landing page homepage climate series 2008-02-12T18:25:02Z Smart Folder http://www.sightline.org/research/pollution/res_pubs/bulk-discounts-analysis 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 state's biggest polluters. No publisher elisa landing page pricing 2009-09-14T21:25:11Z Report http://www.sightline.org/research/washington/res_pubs/wa_scorecard07 How Washington stacks up in the seven key trends tracked by the Cascadia Scorecard. No publisher andrewb landing page Cascadia Scorecard 2007 2008-04-08T19:06:47Z Page http://www.sightline.org/daily_score/daily-score-series/bicycle-neglect-series Alan Durning looks at which Cascadian cities are doing best at developing bike networks, and how they can do better. No publisher leigh homepage landing page biking landing page research 2007-08-06T17:36:42Z Smart Folder http://www.sightline.org/research/sprawl/res_pubs/sightline-does-the-math-on-the-viaduct Sightline research director Clark Williams-Derry analyzes the Seattle viaduct debate and comes to a few simple conclusions. No publisher leigh_sightline_org viaduct 2009-04-16T18:28:24Z Page