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Sierra Club Cascade Chapter
180 Nickerson St. Ste 202
Seattle, WA 98109 206.378.0114

Washington State can lead the fight against global warming, but only with your help.  If we all take steps together-- in our homes and neighborhoods and at the State capitol-- we can tackle global warming.  By making smarter energy and transportation choices, we can save money, create jobs, reduce air and water pollution and improve the health of our families.  Let's seize this moment and work together as voters, community leaders, businesses and families.  Let's make Washington State a COOL state! 


HOST A LIGHTBULBS TO LEADERSHIP HOUSE PARTY

We're holding hundreds of house parties across America on July 17 to help send the message that to really solve global warming, we need to change more than lightbulbs -- we need to change direction. We need action that is strong, urgent and bold enough to get the job done.

You can be part of this night of action.

The evening will include a teleconference call with Sierra Club Executive Director Carl Pope, Green Jobs hero Van Jones and a special guest who will talk about how we can achieve a clean energy future that creates green jobs and a healthy economy.

Click here to register to host or find a party near you.


Transportation Solutions

Transportation in Washington state is a big deal as our vehicles are the major cause of our green house gas emissions.  Click here to read more about what the Sierra Club looks for in a good transit plan and how you can get out of your car and into alternative transportation.


 Washington Good, Green Jobs Conference

On Saturday, June 21st, 200 people came together to learn about Washington's Blue-Green Alliance and discuss our region's potential for good, green jobs.  Check out the morning presentations including King County Executive Ron Sims and McKinstry Company's David Allen, the expert panel, and Governor Gregoire's energetic keynote address on www.tvw.org.

Click here to watch Governor Gregoire's keynote address on good, green jobs.

Click here to watch the conference's morning presentations and expert panel. 


 

Volunteer Spotlight


Tim Gould, Cascade Chapter Transportation Chair and Cool State Campaign Advisor

The Sierra Club recognizes the transportation sector as Washington State's largest contributor to global warming emissions and therefore is working endlessly to bring smart transportation solutions to Puget Sound. Tim has guided this large effort for several years. We are extremely honored to work with Tim.

If you want to see this region's transportation systems offer more public transit alternatives and protect the health of our climate and communities, join Tim today! Thanks for all you do, Tim.

Upcoming

Climate Action Lab
Saturday, July 12, 2008
10:00 am - : am
More walkable neighborhoods. Better Bus Service. Dedicated Bike Lanes. Regional Rapid Transit. Wish we could fix our transportation system? We can! Come to this hands-on event where you and your neighbors work with transportation experts for a climate-friendly future.
5018 Rainier Ave S.

Lightbulbs to Leadership House Parties
Thursday, July 17, 2008
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Various

Cool State REI Forum: Cool Companies
Monday, July 28, 2008
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
At the Cool Companies Forum, participate in discussion on how businesses can be a part of the solution to global climate change. The agenda includes how to engage more businesses and how businesses can decrease their carbon footprint. Hear from those who have already started this process and how you can get involved to make your business or employer a Cool Company too.
REI Community Room
free

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