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GHGs are the primary cause of recent climate change. This webpage provides data on countywide sources of GHG emissions as well as partnership efforts to assess and reduce regional GHG emissions. Learn more about King County’s actions to reduce GHG emissions in King County’s 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP).
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The new Carbon Neutral Implementation Plan recommends that King County’s 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) establish new stronger goals for government operations to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 25% by 2020, 50% by 2025 and 80% by 2030.
To avoid the most serious impacts of climate change, major reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are necessary. Quantifying and understanding sources of GHGs, trends over time, and
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Tackling climate change is a priority for the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD). We are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, support sustainable and resilient frontline communities, and prepare our wastewater system for the changing climate.
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King County is committed to taking bold action on climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preparing for climate change impacts, and supporting resilience in communities disproportionately impacted by climate change.
This report contains three pieces of analysis: an updated greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory for King County for 2017, a contribution analysis of the drivers of emissions change between 2008 and 2017, and a wedge analysis of actions that can be applied from 2017 through 2050 to achieve emissions
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Oct 6, 2022 · The latest study of countywide greenhouse gas emissions is the clearest call ever for immediate climate action. Thanks to the solid foundation that we have built in our region and state, we are in a strong position to leverage unprecedented federal investments in solutions to the climate crisis and accelerate the transition to a clean energy ...
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The Climate Action Toolkit, developed in partnership with the King County Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C), advances King County’s leadership in equitable climate solutions, charting policies and investments that cities can take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, spur the growth of a clean energy economy, and protect the natural environment.
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Jun 8, 2022 · A King County ordinance set a goal that 50 percent of its fleet of heavy-duty trucks will be electric by 2038, contributing to the county’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 80 percent by 2030.
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Cities can take action to reach shared countywide greenhouse gas emission reduction goals with the Climate Action Toolkit. Developed by King County as a free resource for all cities, the Toolkit provides guidance on how to measure emissions and reduce them with a mix of strategies and actions.
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By making small changes in our everyday actions we can reduce the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) that we create and collectively tackle climate change. Calculate your carbon footprint and learn how simple choices in our daily lives can reduce carbon pollution.
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Sep 30, 2020 · The Climate Action Toolkit will help cities conduct an inventory of climate emissions, quantifying how much is caused by transportation, or the built environment or industrial activity. It provides actionable and practical strategies for how to most effectively and quickly reduce greenhouse gas emissions based on the primary sources in their ...
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Bringing your own cup, and choosing other reusable items is an important way you can contribute to King County's Re+ initiative to reinvent the region's waste management system, cut greenhouse gas emissions, and create a more equitable, sustainable local economy.
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NASA – the causes of climate change external link – greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap outgoing radiation from the Earth’ss surface and effectively warm our atmosphere. Waste prevention tips – from King County's Solid Waste Division
King County Communitywide Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Wedge Analysis to Achieve Shared GHG Targets. 2030 – What is Modeled? Population has increased by 324,000 (15%) to 2.44 million. Energy Use.
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King County green building. Buildings are large energy users: in the Puget Sound region, about 22% of the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change are attributed to the building sector.
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Climate change and organics recycling. Recycling and composting organic materials such as food scraps and food soiled paper, wood and yard waste reduces greenhouse gases emissions, providing climate and other environmental benefits.
The King County Solid Waste Division has received grant funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conduct environmental assessment and cleanup on contaminated brownfield properties.
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Feb 1, 2023 · King County Executive Dow Constantine today launched Re+, an initiative to reinvent the region’s waste system to significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a sustainable circular economy.
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Jun 23, 2021 · The results of a heat mapping project that King County and the City of Seattle conducted last summer quantifies the harmful impact that hotter summers are having on the region, exacerbating inequities. The scientific study will inform both immediate and long-term actions.
