Hot Off the Wire — 9/01/24

Local / Regional News


Local governments voice support for WA’s Climate Commitment Act.

The “No on 2117” campaign to oppose the ballot initiative that seeks to repeal the Climate Commitment Act needs us. Volunteer!


The Quinault Indian Nation could get back 72 acres of old-growth forest under congressional billa KUOW report


This September help native plants survive! Clallam Conservation District want to ensure a newly established native plants survive dry conditions. Sign up to help water.


9/8 Lake Sutherland Forest Walk with the Center for Responsible Forestry. Sign up. See other state lands events here.

Through Sept. 8: Elwha River exhibit at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center — A visual journey exploring the renewal of the Elwha River.


9/21: Forever Streamfest in Port Angeles, at the waterfront near the Field Arts Center. Learn how to preserve and restore our streams and environment and connect with local conservation groups. Music and family fun.


By Oct. 4 – Do the Clallam County Climate Risk and Resiliency Survey

National / International News

A decision by Britain’s new labor government may leave an entire oil field untouched – a Bill McKibben report


Florida’s Great Outdoors Initiative sparks outrage from nature enthusiasts – from the Guardian


Ted Talk: Tipping point for climate change


Wildfire news coverage and journalists – a Sightline Institute report

Saltwater Aquaculture and climate impacts- a Hakai report


Tell the EPA to protect our ocean from plastic pellets – an Environment Washington petition


Make calls for climate action — with Food & Water Action


Tell AARP we care about the planetsign this petition

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