Local / Regional News
Before May 15, support the Elwha Watershed Protection Project Trust— The City of Port Angeles has submitted an application under DNR’s Trust Land Transfer Program to transfer 3,089 acres of state forest lands into protected status. Community support is a key. Comments accepted through May 15. Use this link.
Living on the Land is a series of classes to help people of all experience levels develop self-sufficiency through food- and land-based skills and to make most of their acreage and home gardens. Chicken keeping 101 is May 14.
5/14-5/19 Port Townsend Chautauqua takes place during Rhody Fest and features great workshops.
5/14, 4pm: Yes we can! 100% renewable in the PNW – WWU Environmental Speaker Series, online. Register here
5/14 6pm: Salmon and Grain – a Snake River dinner hour discussion about saving Salmon and eating responsibly.
5/14, 10am: Bridging the Gap – Rural EV charging programs. A webinar hosted by Forth
5/18 and 5/19 – Forage to Feast Culinary workshops— Join vegan Chef Carol and Sisterland Farm owner, Jenson, on a culinary adventure. Sign up!
WA styrofoam ban starts in June – Those foam clamshell containers used by restaurants for takeout food will soon be illegal statewide thanks to a law the Legislature approved in 2021. Hopefully, local restaurants will get the message. Sign this petition for a nationwide ban.
More oil tankers are heading through our waters – a KUOW report
Wood pellet plant coming to Longview, WA – Mongabay profiles company that wants to develop in the PNW.
Save the WA Climate Commitment Act – Get involved at No on Initiative 2117
Learn about the Unist’ot’en clan – Attend a summer work party June 2-23– learn more here. Or watch for the film Yintah .
National / International News
Don’t let the DOJ “kill Juliana v. United States.” If they succeed, the Juliana 21 won’t be heard in open court. Tell Biden to let the youth be heard in court. #SaveJuliana
Brazil’s indigenous land campers want to save the Amazon. See photos.
The American Climate Corps is launching! Start a climate career here.
Scientists Say New Material Can Suck Carbon Out of Atmosphere Faster Than Trees – A team of scientists say they have discovered a material that has the potential to store large quantities of greenhouse gases.
Stop Mountain Valley Pipeline and its fracked gas – Sign this petition. And tell Bank of America to stop financing it.
Global Forest Watch tracks deforestation. Check out the latest data.
Inspiration
This Mother’s Day, meet the Science Moms – This diverse group of climate scientists are dedicated to securing a better world for their kids, and yours. And have some fun with this quiz – Which animal mom are you?
Solutions
Battery made of sand to power a Finnish town – The tiny southern town of Pornainen, Finland is getting a 1-megawatt sand battery. The battery can store up to 100 megawatt hours of thermal energy for months at a time, entirely weaning the town off oil.
Feeling anxious about climate change? Local and online “climate cafés” can help.
Olympic Climate Action 