For The Birds Climate Concert and Energy Talks – Nov 15th
Join the Nelda Swiggett Quintet on November 15th for a unique multimedia jazz performance that connects audiences emotionally to the realities of climate change and carries a message of hope . You may have attended “The Alaska Suite” concert by the same composer in 2023, they are back for a second tour with an all new concert! This performance utilizes … Read the rest
Tending our Water
In the Local 20/20 column in the July 16, 2025 Port Townsend Leader, Angela Gyurko and Bear Belle share a broader perspective on our local water and how we all can reconnect with it.
By Bear Belle and Angela Gyurko
We turn a handle and water flows, covering our hands as we wash them, disappearing down the drain. Most … Read the rest
The Cost of Our Garbage
In the Local 20/20 column in the May 28th Port Townsend Leader, Tracy Grisman describes the various costs and processes associated with collecting, transporting and disposing of our garbage. The article also notes that curbside service instead of self-hauling reduces congestion and costs at the facility, as well as reduces the carbon footprint of our solid waste. And she … Read the rest
Glass recycling in Jefferson County – it’s complicated
In the Local 20/20 column in the April 16th Earth Day section of the Port Townsend Leader, Laura Tucker described the challenges of, and changes to, recycling of glass in Jefferson County. And she shares some possible long term solutions, as well as ideas on how to reuse your glass, plus notes Local 20/20’s L2020.org/glass page that lists local … Read the rest
Are Gas/Diesel Vehicles Worse for the Environment than EVs?
In the March 12 Local 20/20 column in the Port Townsend Leader, Cyndy Bratz discusses the environmental impact of gas/diesel vehicles as compared to EVs, and references an NPR article that covers that topic.
Are Gas/Diesel Vehicles Worse for the Environment than EVs?
By Cynthia Bratz
Are gas vehicles worse for the environment than electric vehicles? That is a question … Read the rest