Press Releases

Press release
07/24/2008

Western Climate Initiative Releases Draft Proposal

23 July 2008: The Western Climate Initiative (WCI) released a draft of their recommendations today for a regional market-based system to reduce global warming pollution.

Press release
05/21/2008

Greater Vancouver’s Leadership in Smart Growth Slips

Analysis of census data finds recent decline in Greater Vancouver’s compact, walkable neighborhoods.

Press release
04/24/2008

Sightline Announces Release of "Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet"

Press release: Sightline Institute offers everyday solutions with a big impact to global warming with its latest book, Seven Wonders for a Cool Planet: Everyday Things to Help Solve Global Warming, written by award-winning journalist Eric Sorensen and Sightline staff.

Press release
04/17/2008

Northwesterners put the brakes on gasoline consumption

According to a new report by Sightline, residents of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho have cut back on per capita gasoline consumption by 11 percent from 1999 to 2007--and are outpacing the nation when it comes to cutting back.

Press release
11/07/2007

Transportation and Climate Linked Up

The Proposition 1 vote in the Puget Sound region tells us that climate and transportation issues are firmly linked in the minds of regional voters, and that there's an opportunity with future transportation packages to move climate protection in the right direction.

Press release
10/01/2007

New Maps Chart Measure 37's Potential Impact on Rural Oregon

Sightline Institute has just released a new mapping analysis of the potential impact of Measure 37 in rural Oregon, showing that current claims could allow tens of thousands of new residents in protected areas.

Press release
09/05/2007

Washington State Fee Gives Bulk Discounts to Biggest Polluters

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 biggest polluters. As a result, the fee—the Hazardous Waste Planning Fee—hits hardest on small- and mid-size businesses and gives big producers a free pass to pollute.

Press release
07/23/2007

Walkscore.com Grades Neighborhoods on Being Walk-Friendly

New site inspired by Sightline calculates the walkability of an address, emphasizing the benefits of living in a walkable community.

Backgrounder
06/27/2007

Backgrounder: Who's Leading on Climate Policy in the Northwest?

A look at how the Northwest's climate strategies stack up by region.

Press release
06/12/2007

Despite Green Reputation, Northwest Comes up Short on Key Trends

Cascadia Scorecard 2007: Cutbacks in gasoline and improving health are bright spots.

Press release
06/12/2007

BC Lags World Leaders, Leads Northwest

Cascadia Scorecard 2007: Province shines in energy and health, stalls in economic security.

Press release
06/12/2007

Despite Green Reputation, Northwest Comes up Short on Key Trends

Cascadia Scorecard 2007: Cutbacks in gasoline and improving health are bright spots.

Press release
06/12/2007

BC Lags World Leaders, Leads Northwest

Cascadia Scorecard 2007: Province shines in energy and health, stalls in economic security.

Press release
04/22/2007

Oregonians Change Attitudes on Measure 37

New Sightline report, video testimony from Oregonians, and new survey results evidence a growing backlash against Measure 37.

Press release
10/12/2006

"Don't let it happen in your state," Oregonians say about western property rights initiatives