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Posted By Jordan Schrader on March 8, 2010 at 6:06 pm Lawmakers have probably missed their last chance to do something to bail out struggling transit agencies. Pierce Transit and its Snohomish County counterpart, Community Transit, say they need f...

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THE BELLINGHAM HERALD- KIE RELYEA BELLINGHAM - The city has received a $350,000 federal grant for a project to reduce carbon emissions by reducing energy use. The money comes from the Environmental Protection Agency through its new Climate Showcase ...

topics: climate-change, emissions

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Saturday, February 27th, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Feb 27th 2010 On February 27th, there will be a statewide day of action to end coal pollution in Washington. At noon, hundreds will gather at the State Capital in Olympia for a rally to present Governor...

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Kitsap SunBy Christopher DunaganPosted February 19, 2010 As chairman of a key congressional subcommittee, U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks has boosted federal funding to restore Northwest salmon runs, national forests and national parks. The Belfair ...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18, 2010CONTACT: Josh Dorner, 202.675.2384 Washington, D.C.-- The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) today issued three new draft guidance documents with regards to the implementation of the National En...

topics: climate-change, emissions, environment, global-warming, pollution

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Not only does King County Metro have a major funding shortfall, but Community Transit is proposing to end all Sunday service and Pierce Transit is looking at cuts of 50% unless new revenue is found. Needless to say, preserving transit is essential i...

topics: emissions, environment, transit

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CASCADE CHAPTER From the Desk of Art Kaufman Member, Activist and Donor Several years ago I attended a luncheon where Governor Gregoire spoke to over 100 national and local members of the Sierra Club. Without notes and for over 20 minutes, she ...

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by Trevor Kaul, Cascade Chapter Director The Cascade Chapter has long been a leading voice for environmental protection in Washington. With your help, we have won protections for special places like the Reiter Foothills and Wild Sky Wilderness Area...

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Monday, February 22nd, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm, Feb 22nd 2010Facing the Challenge Together: Protecting the Environment this Legislative SessionMonday, February 22nd, 7-8:30pm. REI- Seattle (click here for a map)The 2010 Legislative Session is one of the mo...

topics: environment, transit

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In these challenging economic times, our leaders in Olympia need to stand up and make smart decisions that not only support economic recovery but also protect our environment.This year, the Environmental Priorities Coalition has chosen three priority...

topics: environment, pollution