Archive for March 2021
Climate Action Milestone in Thurston County!
TCAT has been working with the cities of Lacey, Tumwater, Olympia and the Thurston County Board of Commissioners on the development of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan (TCMP). During this time TCAT gathered almost 500 signatures in support of the TCMP and organized dozens of community members to send letters and provide public comment during city…
Read MoreHelp Us Get an Environmental Reporter for The Olympian
By Frank Turner, Cleve Pinnix and Brian Hovis Our local governments have adopted the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan (TCMP). That was a heavy lift for the Thurston Climate Action Team, concerned citizens and elected officials. The harder part now begins as the plan is implemented. How will we know if compromises are made in the plan implementation? Luckily,…
Read MoreGet your Free Electric Vehicle Bumper Stickers Here!
By Thad Curtz and Carrie Ziegler TCAT’s Transportation Action Group is working on a bumper sticker campaign to promote the adoption of electric vehicles. Behavior change research shows that one of the best ways to get someone to make a change is to see a lot of other people already doing it. “Keeping up with the Joneses”…
Read MoreThurston Board of Commissioners OKs Climate Emergency Declaration, Mitigation Plan
By Martin Bilbao | The Olympian | February 16th, 2020 Thurston County has adopted a interlocal climate mitigation plan that aims to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the next three decades. The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution adopting the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan in partnership with the cities of Lacey, Olympia, and…
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