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The Seattle Aquarium knows firsthand that climate change, which brings warmer waters, more acidic oceans, habitat destruction, and much more, … [Read more...] about How the Seattle Aquarium is Reducing Fossil Fuels and Keeping Thousands of Aquatic Animals Happy and Healthy  

Over 8,800 food boxes distributed to families at 98 Seattle Public Schools sites When federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … [Read more...] about Coming Together to Support Students and Neighbors During the Government Shutdown

As the crisp fall weather settles in, households with oil heating are making plans to refill their oil tanks. While burning oil was once a common way … [Read more...] about The Hidden Risks Beneath Your Yard: How retiring your oil heating tank and transitioning to electric heat protects our homes, water, and climate  

We know how much families rely on their monthly food benefits. Because of the federal government shutdown, there is a chance that SNAP (also called … [Read more...] about Possible Delay in November SNAP Benefits Due to Federal Government Shutdown 

Seattle Forest Week festivities are kicking off next week, giving community members the opportunity to help grow Seattle’s urban forest and build a … [Read more...] about Celebrating Seattle Forest Week October 25 – November 1 with our new “Foresting Seattle” program

Seattle — Today, the Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) announced $4.68 million in 2025 Building Decarbonization Grants to 17 … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Climate Pollution in Community, Affordable Housing, and Nonprofit Buildings

Seattle, WA- Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing investments and bold … [Read more...] about Mayor Harrell’s 2026 Proposed Budget for OSE

OSE is excited to share the new 2013 Climate Action Plan Progress Report (Progress Report), one of the first major deliverables to develop the … [Read more...] about New Report Reviews Seattle’s 2013 Climate Action Plan Progress and Assesses Successes, Challenges, and Next Steps

To help kick off the school year and Washington’s Eat Local Month in September, we’re sharing some exciting highlights from our Healthy Food in … [Read more...] about Back-to-School Updates from Our Healthy Food in Schools Initiative: Bringing more fresh, local, and culturally relevant food to Seattle Schools

Youth have grown up in a world regularly disrupted by climate change. School closures from extreme heat and flooded neighborhoods cause instability, … [Read more...] about How local youth are shaping the new One Seattle Climate Action Plan

Perfect for the summer, and a fun indoor activity in the winter: we’re upgrading Seattle’s pools! Our team at OSE is collaborating with Seattle Parks … [Read more...] about City of Seattle makes a splash with energy-saving upgrades to indoor and outdoor public pools