The December 4th Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader by Laura Tucker explored the myriad ways one can be more environmentally conscious in our holiday gift giving.
Tips for a Planet-friendly Holiday Season
By Laura Tucker
Reducing your carbon footprint is an essential step in combating climate change. The winter holidays can make it challenging. Here are some … Read the rest
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Consider Supporting Local 20/20 On Giving Tuesday – Tues, Dec 3rd
As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, Local 20/20 wants to thank you all for caring for our community! We are so thankful to be part of a community filled with passionate, thoughtful, and environmentally conscious folks!
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| This Week TLAB Meeting – Mon, Nov 25th The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group working to promote a transportation system that minimizes need for personal motor vehicles. Such a transportation system must be safe, convenient and healthy, and it must be based on: people walking, the most healthful mode; people bicycling, the most efficient mode; mass transit, |
With a strong low pressure system offshore and strong winds forecast, along with a 9.5′ predicted tide, the Local 20/20 King Tide team monitored another storm this month. The predicted storm surge was 1.0′, which came in just above that. See analysis below, and at the bottom of the post you will see links to the storm surge tool and … Read the rest
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Indigenous Cinema Climate Showcase – Tue Nov 19th *New*
To honor American Indian Heritage Month and showcase climate projects where Tribes are leading the way to preserve, restore, and sustain their homelands, Native Connections Action Group is partnering with earth Law Center for an “Indigenous Cinema Showcase”. Join earth Law Center for fish soup and conversation about these … Read the rest
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There was a higher than average predicted tide on November 4th (8.77′ predicted) along with a strong SE wind (30 kts gusting to 43 kts), which gave us another chance to visualize the higher sea levels that will become more often in the future due to global sea level rise, and a few of Local 20/20’s Climate Action Group volunteers … Read the rest
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Regenerative Communities – Care for the Earth, Care for the People, Care for the Future – Tue, Nov 12
Food For Thought is a free series offered by the Quimper Grange that examines ”all things food” in our area. Bear will lead a discussion about understanding permaculture ethics and how they can guide us to build healthier communities … Read the rest
Port Townsend StyroCycler styrofoam recycling event – Tue, Nov 5th *New*
Only white styrofoam (EPS), all colors of polyethylene (LDPE-4), white EPS food trays, and separated biodegradable (squishy) vs EPS (crispy) packing peanuts (no mixtures) are accepted. CLEAN and DRY materials only. Remove all tape, labels, etc., before you arrive and combine your materials with those of your … Read the rest
The October 20 Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader by Angela Gyurko highlighted the key dates coming up for health care enrollment.
Have You Reviewed Your Health Insurance Plan?
By Angela Gyurko
Autumn isn’t just about changing weather, it’s also your chance to change your healthcare plan, as most insurance plans have an open enrollment period underway. Jefferson … Read the rest
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Transportation Lab (TLAB) meeting – Mon, Oct 28th
The Transportation Lab is a Local 20/20 Action Group working to promote a transportation system that minimizes need for personal motor vehicles. Such a transportation system must be safe, convenient and healthy, and it must be based on: people walking, the most healthful mode; people bicycling, the most efficient mode; … Read the rest