Economy & Jobs
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When Polluters Pay, the Electricity Customer Profits
But corporate researchers-for-hire cook the books to put the public off of climate action. -
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Event: Environmental Justice in the Pacific Northwest
Sightline's Tarika Powell discusses Tacoma's fossil fuel fights within a larger context. -
Oregon’s Clean Energy Jobs Bill Is Poised for a Breakthrough
Legislators could slash pollution and invest in Oregonians. -
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Coal Exports: The Russian Connection
The bizarre link between a Montana coal mine and Russian oligarchs. -
Coal Exports: The Finances Remain Gloomy
Cloud Peak's coal exports have lost money for eleven consecutive quarters.
The promise of a sustainable economy is a promise of family-wage jobs, a fair tax system, and a healthy environment. Investments in clean energy throughout the Northwest have paid off in a big way, fueling a thriving green-collar workforce in the region. From the big-picture thinking that launched British Columbia’s successful polluters-pay carbon tax shift to the detail-oriented scrutiny of outdated laws that hinder sustainable lifestyles, Sightline research has led the way in dreaming up and promoting the best solutions for a sustainable Northwest future.
Series in Economy & Jobs
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Putting a Price on Carbon
How putting a price on carbon pollution could benefit communities across the Northwest. -
Coal Exports: Caveat Investor
Why the Northwest coal export proposals are proving an increasingly shaky investment for their backers. -
Making Sustainability Legal
Some of the smartest, most innovative solutions for a sustainable Northwest are, at present, simply illegal. This Sightline series puts the spotlight on cases where we can make sustainability legal by changing existing regulations and developing pragmatic money-saving proposals.
Recent Reports & Graphics
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Unfair Market Value II
Coal exports can mean big profits—so why does the federal government sell coal for so little? -
The Facts about Westway
Examining the track record of a Grays Harbor oil terminal proponent. -
Where Are the Highly-Impacted Communities in Washington?
To invest carbon revenue in the communities that need it most, we need to know where they are.
Press Clips
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Oregon, Washington Want to Hike Taxes to Curb Global Warming
Fox News February 2, 2018
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The Clock Is Ticking on Seattle’s Affordable Housing Solution
Next City October 26, 2015
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Seattle, in Midst of Tech Boom, Tries to Keep Its Soul
New York Times October 8, 2015
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The Hidden Reason Behind Seattle’s Skyrocketing Housing Costs
The Stranger July 29, 2015