Seattle Environmental Updates - January 2019

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January 2019

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Hello Friends and Partners - 

Seattle, you’ve been doing such a great job increasing your climate-friendly commute choices during the #SeattleSqueeze. I have been so impressed and inspired by how our city took the challenge seriously and changed the way we are getting around town. Remember, transportation is responsible for almost 2/3 of Seattle’s climate pollution. Please do what you can to keep up your new commute options going forward and encourage others to as well!

The power of concerned Americans coming together to make change continues to grow and is shining a light on topics--such as racial and gender equity--that were issues long before the presidential election. Momentum for climate action grew significantly last year and shows no sign of dropping off, despite the federal government's attempts to derail it. I'm thrilled to be serving under a Mayor who believes in science and is committed to Seattle's leadership role on climate. 
The power of concerned Americans coming together to make change continues to grow and is shining a light on topics--such as racial and gender equity--that were issues long before the presidential election. Momentum for climate action grew significantly last year and shows no sign of dropping off, despite the federal government's attempts to derail it. I'm thrilled to be serving under a Mayor who believes in science and is committed to Seattle's leadership role on climate. 

- Jessica Finn Coven, Director
Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment