MRSC Insight Blog
Posts for Climate Change

Local Governments Pursue Zero-Waste Measures
February 1, 2023
by
Leah LaCivita
Category:
Climate Change
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Utilities

A New Climate Planning Tool for Local Governments
January 18, 2023
by
Matt Rogers
Category:
Guest Author
,
Climate Change

The Breakdown of Compost Product Purchasing
January 4, 2023
by
Josh Klika
Category:
Climate Change
,
Purchasing and Contracting

Complete Streets Flourishing in Washington
November 30, 2022
by
Celeste Gilman
,
Lisa Pool
Category:
Guest Author
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Cycling and Walking
,
Climate Change

New Law Requires Compost Procurement Ordinances by January 1
November 29, 2022
by
Linda Gallagher
Category:
Climate Change
,
Purchasing and Contracting

October 19, 2022
by
Lisa Pool
Category:
Climate Change
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Parking
,
Housing

Parking Reform Advances Climate Action, Housing Affordability, and More: Part 1
October 12, 2022
by
Lisa Pool
Category:
Climate Change
,
Parking
,
Housing

September 7, 2022
by
Lou Finazzo
Category:
Guest Author
,
Climate Change
,
Energy Resources and Conservation

New Legislation, Guidance Targets a Green Energy Future in Washington
August 22, 2022
by
Leah LaCivita
Category:
Climate Change
,
Energy Resources and Conservation
,
New Legislation and Regulations

Responding to Sea Level Rise: A Multijurisdictional Approach to Protecting Downtown Olympia
August 8, 2022
by
Sarah Doar
Category:
Climate Change
,
Interlocal Cooperation

Agencies Relate Successes, Challenges to VMT Reduction
May 16, 2022
by
Alon Bassok
Category:
Guest Author
,
Climate Change
,
Transportation and Land Use
,
New Legislation and Regulations

Tapping the Power of Emerging Leaders for Climate Resilience
April 19, 2022
by
Kif Scheuer
,
Mackenzie Bolger
Category:
Guest Author
,
Leadership
,
Climate Change

Local Governments Take Innovative Approaches To Prepare For Electric Vehicles
March 17, 2022
by
Leah LaCivita
Category:
Climate Change
,
Energy Resources and Conservation

New Resources Help Local Governments Reduce Climate Impacts, Build Resilient Communities
February 17, 2022
by
Lisa Pool
Category:
MRSC News and Updates
,
Climate Change

State Seeks Input on Its Vehicle Miles Traveled Reduction Strategy
January 27, 2022
by
Celeste Gilman
Category:
Guest Author
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Comprehensive Planning-Growth Management
,
Climate Change

New Interactive Map, Webpage Highlight Local Climate Plans
January 14, 2022
by
Lisa Pool
Category:
MRSC News and Updates
,
Climate Change

Investing in Equity To Prepare for Environmental Challenges
January 6, 2022
by
Tracy Burrows
,
Paul Sullivan
Category:
Climate Change
,
Inclusive Communities

Green Building Incentives that Work: Follow the Roadmap
January 4, 2022
by
Chris van Daalen
Category:
Guest Author
,
Climate Change
,
Tools for Planners

To Reduce Greenhouse Gases, Consider Buildings
December 16, 2021
by
Deepa Sivarajan
Category:
Guest Author
,
Climate Change

New Program Supports Transition To Cleaner Vehicle Fleets
November 15, 2021
by
Melinda Spencer
Category:
Climate Change
,
Energy Resources and Conservation
,
New Legislation and Regulations

More Climate-Related Legislation for 2021
October 14, 2021
by
Leah LaCivita
Category:
Climate Change
,
New Legislation and Regulations

MRSC Releases Results of Local Government Climate Response Survey
October 12, 2021
by
Jill Dvorkin
Category:
MRSC News and Updates
,
Climate Change

2021 Climate-Related Legislative Outcomes
September 10, 2021
by
Leah LaCivita
Category:
Climate Change
,
New Legislation and Regulations

Disaster Zone: Heat Waves in the Pacific Northwest
July 26, 2021
by
Eric Holdeman
Category:
Guest Author
,
Climate Change
,
Emergency Management

MRSC Tackles Big Challenges Through Its Local Climate Response Project
July 15, 2021
by
Tracy Burrows
Category:
MRSC News and Updates
,
Climate Change

Meeting the Challenge of Washington’s New Clean Buildings Standard
March 4, 2021
by
Bonnie Frye Hemphill
Category:
Guest Author
,
Climate Change
,
Design
,
Energy Resources and Conservation

Climate Change: What Can Local Governments Do?
October 8, 2020
by
Jill Dvorkin
Category:
Climate Change

Looking at Sustainability in Snoqualmie
April 26, 2016
by
Jill Sterrett
Category:
Guest Author
,
Climate Change

Game Changing: Local Planners Rising to Meet Global Challenges
March 17, 2015
by
Jill Sterrett
Category:
Guest Author
,
Climate Change
Climate Change - What is to be Done?
October 13, 2014
by
Jill Sterrett
Category:
Guest Author
,
Climate Change

Sea Level Rise: A Challenge for Washington’s Coastal Communities
April 28, 2014
by
Carol Tobin
Category:
Climate Change