Perspectives

War on Climate Scientists - May 15

It just keeps coming, and it just keeps getting worse.

 “It’’, in this instance, is a broad-based attack on scientists with the audacity to conduct in-depth research on the causes and costs of climate change and the sheer effrontery to suggest ways of mitigating harm from wildfires, heat waves, droughts, hurricanes and rising sea levels associated with it.

The attacks come from the top: Commander-in-chief Donald Trump dismisses climate change as much ado about nothing, as he has done for years. He and senior government officials regard climate science as totally unnecessary, a waste of time and money and a roadblock on the path to American energy independence. Needless to say, such independence is powered by eliminating government regulations on fossil fuels and deep-sixing tax credits and incentives for producing clean, renewable energy. Read full article HERE.

How Small Towns Can Add Up To Big Cities
On Climate Action - March 2, 2025

Edmonds is one of more than 4,000 cities in the U.S. with populations between 10,000 and 99,000. These 4,000 cities and towns add up to 100 million people —
roughly equal to the total population of Egypt or the Philippines, or France and Spain combined.

Can we make a real difference? Of course we can! Read full article HERE.

Big Red - March 2, 2025

At 80+ feet tall, Big Red is not only a majestic landmark but also a vital part of our urban ecosystem, providing shade, air quality benefits, carbon sequestration, and habitat for wildlife. Read full article HERE.

The Antidote to Outrage: Responding Effectively to the new Federal Administration - March 1, 2025

Let me propose a few ways each of us can reduce our stress to a level that lets us continue to address the threats of a changing climate. Many of these have been shared previously, but now is the time to be purposeful in the way we manage our forward progress. Read article HERE.