Blogs

The Climate Quilt Exhibit

By Thurston Climate Action Team / 04/09/2021
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ByThurston County Stream Team Join us for an innovative community display of art reflecting climate awareness and solutions. In this inspiring exhibit, over 100 community members painted quilt squares to express how we can lower our collective carbon footprint. Quilts have been used as a way to share messaging and create change in America for…

Solarize Thurston: New Group Purchasing Opportunity!

By Thurston Climate Action Team / 04/09/2021
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By Olympia Community Solar  Have you considered installing solar energy but held back due to costs or complications? Here’s some good news: Now through September 1, Thurston County residents and businesses can access solar at prices more than 25% below market rates, thanks to the solar group-purchasing program, Solarize Thurston. The program will support 50 Thurston County…

Climate Action Milestone in Thurston County!

By Thurston Climate Action Team / 03/10/2021
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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…

Help Us Get an Environmental Reporter for The Olympian

By Thurston Climate Action Team / 03/10/2021
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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,…

Glen’s Parallax Perspectives: Teenagers for Climate Action

By Thurston Climate Action Team / 02/20/2021
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By Glen Anderson | February 2021 The March 2021 episode of “Glen’s Parallax Perspectives” TV series (also watchable on your computer) helps us move ahead toward solving the climate crisis. It helps people of all ages understand why young people are so deeply concerned – and it informs us of some of the positive ways…

* A slick solution to energy wasting can lights

By Thurston Climate Action Team / 04/12/2016
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Folks, if your house was built in the 80s or so, your kitchen can lights are likely not insulated and not sealed. In the winter, cold air falls from your unheated attic. COSTCO has led replacements that seal off the cans, provide lots (!) of light and use just a little energy. They sell this…

Opportunity: Comment on the DRAFT Regional Transportation Plan

By Thurston Climate Action Team / 04/07/2016
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Thurston Regional Planning Council has produced a DRAFT Regional Transportation Plan. Check out the Draft RTP and provide your comments. This plan will shape transportation decisions for the next couple of decades. It’s our future. Again, check it out HERE!  

PSE to phase out Colstrip I and II

By Thurston Climate Action Team / 03/18/2016
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Just announced, PSE has reached an agreement to submit a plan to phase out Colstrip I and II. Read this release from the Sierra Club.

Rewiring the Northwest’s Energy Infrastructure: A new report from TESC.

By Thurston Climate Action Team / 03/12/2016
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We believe you’ll find this new report interesting.

TCAT Greenhouse Gas Inventory data now part of Regional Transportation Plan

By Thurston Climate Action Team / 03/10/2016
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Hard work pays off. Page 193 of the Draft Regional Transportation Plan includes a pie chart of county emissions from our GHG Inventory. Later, on page 249, TCAT’s GHG analysis is referenced.