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Compendium of WHO and other UN guidance on health and environment
Welcome to the global repository of interventions for creating healthier environments and improving health The Compendium is a comprehensive collection of available WHO and other United Nations (UN) guidance for improving health by creating healthier environments. It provides an overview and easy access of 500 actions, and a framework for thinking about health and environment -
2021-12-31Poverty Bay annual shellfish growing area review
This 2021 annual review by the Washington State Department of Health assesses water quality and shellfish harvesting conditions in Poverty Bay, located near Des Moines and Federal Way. The area holds a mix of Approved, Conditionally Approved, and Prohibited classifications, with most stations meeting bacteriological standards, though Station 701 and Station 720 raised concerns due to elevated fecal coliform levels. Pollution sources such as stormwater runoff and past sanitary sewer overflows continue to be monitored, with ongoing correction efforts supported by Public Health Seattle-King County grant funding. -
2021-08-10Green Burien Partnership urban forest stewardship plan
The Green Burien Partnership Urban Forest Stewardship Plan outlines a collaborative initiative between the Port of Seattle, the City of Burien, and conservation organization Forterra to assess and improve urban forests in Burien, a community affected by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport operations. Funded through the Port's Airport Community Ecology (ACE) Fund, the program recognizes that neighborhoods bearing the brunt of airport noise and impacts deserve tangible environmental benefits in return. Burien joins a 15-city Green Cities Network across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, collectively working to restore more than 13,000 acres of land for over 3 million residents. -
What the shakeups, legal losses for fossil fuel companies mean for climate change efforts
Three major oil and gas firms — ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell and Chevron — suffered hits in court and among their own investors Wednesday, amid pressure for businesses and governments to seriously curtail emissions that drive climate change. William Brangham explores the significance of the hits with Dr. Leah Stokes, a political scientist with expertise -
Washington state’s carbon pricing bill could be most far-reaching in nation. How will it work?
One plane arrives as others take off at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Airline emissions are part of greenhouse gas… (Mike Siegel / The Seattle Times, 2018) By Hal Bernton Seattle Times staff reporter Washington state’s recently passed carbon-pricing legislation appears to be the nation’s most far-reaching state-level attempt to clamp down on greenhouse gas emissions. It’s -
Washington Tracking Network
Welcome to WTN, a Washington State Department of Health program focused on making public health data more accessible. WTN staff keep data in all tools up to date and develop additional data based on need and availability. Data are available for download and exploration using our four tools. -
2021-01-22Lora Lake Apartments site construction as-built report
This January 2021 report documents the as-built construction details of the Lora Lake Apartments Site, a project managed by the Port of Seattle's Aviation Environmental Programs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Prepared by engineering firm Floyd|Snider, it captures the completed state of construction work at the site, which is located near the airport and subject to aviation noise considerations. The report was prepared under the supervision of licensed Professional Engineer Megan King and is intended for use by the Port of Seattle and relevant regulatory agencies. -
2021-01-01Wetland mitigation and habitat conservation umbrella bank prospectus
This prospectus, prepared by the Port of Seattle and Anchor QEA, outlines a wetland mitigation and habitat conservation umbrella bank program. It describes proposed initial and future mitigation sites including Terminal 25, Terminal 117, and an Auburn site, along with the proposed service area and site protection measures. The document provides conceptual designs, existing conditions -
2021-01-01Wetland mitigation and habitat conservation umbrella bank prospectus
This prospectus, prepared by the Port of Seattle and Anchor QEA, outlines a wetland mitigation and habitat conservation umbrella bank program. It describes proposed initial and future mitigation sites including Terminal 25, Terminal 117, and an Auburn site, along with the proposed service area and site protection measures. The document provides conceptual designs, existing conditions -
2020-12-10
United’s 100% Green Commitment: Reducing our Greenhouse Gas Emissions 100% by 2050
Scott Kirby The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the world in many ways. For the airline industry, it has been the most punishing financial blow in our history. Despite the continuing challenges, we at United Airlines have dedicated ourselves every step of the way to make flying as safe as we can, and we always will.