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Today, King County Executive Shannon Braddock and the Executive Climate Office announced the 2025-2030 Strategic Climate Action Plan, laying out how the county will continue to address the climate crisis over the next five years.
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King County Executive Shannon Braddock announced the 2025–2030 Strategic Climate Action Plan today, partnering with the Executive Climate Office to send the proposal to the County Council for consideration. The plan reinforces King County’s commitment to climate action that delivers measurable results — working across county departments and in collaboration with community partners.
It builds off the significant progress King County has made and sets a bold course to cut greenhouse gas emissions, support climate-resilient communities, and invest in a sustainable and equitable region.
“King County is staying true to our core values while advancing on bold climate action that puts frontline communities first,” said Executive Braddock. “We are excited to keep working with our partners to turn these ambitious plans into real progress.”
Many people are already feeling the impacts of climate change, and not all communities have the same ability to prepare, adapt, and recover. The plan addresses the urgent need for continued action and centers frontline communities that are most impacted.
The region is already experiencing hotter summers, rising sea levels, and heavier rain due to climate change. By the 2050s, King County is projected to experience three times as many days over 90F, 10 inches of sea level rise, 76% less snowpack, and a 13% increase in the intensity of heavy rain events.
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