There was a higher than average predicted tide on October 18th (8.95′ predicted) along with a somewhat strong ESE wind (25 kts gusting to 40 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 … Read the rest
The June 26th Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column discussed the pros and cons of burning wood, and highlights some new rebates for replacing or upgrading wood stoves.
By Cyndy Bratz
Using wood for heat is something humans have done for more than 50,000 years. A crackling fire has emotional appeal and it is inexpensive. However, there are a … Read the rest
The June Local 20/20 Port Townsend Leader column highlighted two current opportunities for local businesses to obtain funding and/or low interest loans for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements, as well as increasing climate resiliency of buildings. See the full article below.
New Energy and Resiliency Funding Opportunities for Jefferson County Businesses
By Cindy Jayne
Have you been wanting … Read the rest
In the April Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Dave Thielk shares details of the second annual Moving in the Right Direction Conference. (The conference happened on 4/19/24, this article was published ahead of the conference.)
Moving in the Right Direction
By David Thielk
The City of Port Townsend is about to launch a significant Comprehensive Plan … Read the rest
Washington Department of Ecology declared a drought emergency for most of Washington on 4/19/24, including for Jefferson County. Local 20/20 has created a new Water Resources page that has a variety of information about water resources in Jefferson County, and what you can do.
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The 2024 Jefferson County Connectivity Fair will include over 80 nonprofits and service groups offering unique ways to volunteer in our vibrant community. This is a free event hosted by local community groups, such as Skillmation, Local 20/20, and many more. This inspiring day will begin in the Chimacum School auditorium with a Chemakum Tribal welcome by Rosalee Walz, … Read the rest
The third showing in the series features a number of short movies from Africa and India about restoration movements that involve millions of people and have successful outcomes. The films show how we can regreen the land, restore the hydrological cycle and feed the people. African short films are: Tony Rinaudo and Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration in Niger and the … Read the rest
In the March Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Tracy Grisman shares information about all of the R’s – Repair, restore, reuse, reduce, recycle, rethink, repurpose. The resources mentioned in the article can be found at the bottom.
By Tracy Grisman
I’ve been trying to stay positive about life these days. As things seem to be falling … Read the rest
“The Climate Restorers – Part 1” – Sun, Feb 18th
This will be the first movie of the Climate Solutions Film Festival, sponsored by the Global Earth Repair Foundation, in partnership with United Earth Networks and Local 20/20. Narrated by Peter Coyote. The film directors, John Bowey and Phoebe Barnard, will be there in person to introduce the … Read the rest
In the January Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Cindy Jayne shares information about the new EV carshare program in Port Townsend.
By Cindy Jayne
Have you been wanting to test drive an Electric Vehicle (EV)? Or perhaps you need a car occasionally, either as an individual or for a local business? A new EV Carshare program … Read the rest