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Seven Wonders 2008 cover 140wNew Book: Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet

What do a bicycle, a clothesline, and a locally grown tomato have in common? According to Sightline's new book Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet, these are ordinary things that, with widespread use, can have an extraordinary impact on the fight against global warming.  But Seven Wonders is much more than a book of tips, each wonder is profiled in a short, lively chapter that is also a springboard for exploring how to design sustainability into the very heart of our lives, communities, and economies. Read more.

» Book: Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet
» Press release: Sightline Releases Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet
» Fact Sheet: Top Facts from Seven Wonders

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Green-Collar Jobs: Path out of poverty?
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Our latest primers, fact sheets, and graphics on how to craft fair, effective climate policy for the Northwest and western states.
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CO2 Emissions by Travel Type 140w
What's most climate-friendly: bike, bus, or carpool?

These charts show how greenhouse gas emissions vary by vehicle type and occupancy rates--from an SUV to a full bus to a hybrid car. The best strategy for reducing your impact: walk, bike, or fill up a seat that's already going your way!

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