climate justice

Climate Chronicles: Common Climate Vocabulary Shaping a Movement

Climate Chronicles: Common Climate Vocabulary Shaping a Movement

We invite you to look back on a year of challenge and growth by exploring these Climate Chronicles through learning a common lexicon crucial to TNC Washington’s work. Beneath each key term, you will find a definition as well as links to stories of our work.

Climate Chronicles: Reflections from TNC Washington's Director of Climate Action and Resilience

Climate Chronicles: Reflections from TNC Washington's Director of Climate Action and Resilience

As 2023 draws to a close, Jamie Stroble, Director of Climate Action and Resilience reflects on the link between healthy community relationships and a healthy climate. She lists several ways every person can contribute to a thriving planet. 

When it comes to climate, it's time for business to get on board.

When it comes to climate, it's time for business to get on board.

As Congress considers the federal budget reconciliation package, it’s time for corporate America to get on board with game-changing climate provisions to get our country on the right track.

Celebrating the leadership of communities of color on historic climate legislation

Celebrating the leadership of communities of color on historic climate legislation

The success of the 2021 legislative session wouldn’t have been possible without the leadership of Tribal nations, Black- and Latinx-led organizations, and voices from communities of color calling for progress on climate justice.

Shaping policy to cut carbon

Shaping policy to cut carbon

Washington and the world urgently need climate action, and that action must not be taken in a way that exacerbates harm in communities already overburdened by pollution and other impacts of climate change.

Legislative Halftime Report

Legislative Halftime Report

Our spirits are high as we pass the halfway point in the 105-day Washington state legislative session. Many top priority policies have made it past the first major policy deadline, known as “House of Origin cutoff,” when bills introduced in the House must be approved by a House floor vote, and likewise in the Senate.

Our Approach to Carbon Pricing

Our Approach to Carbon Pricing

The climate crisis is the greatest threat to our vision and our mission. We are committed to working across differences to achieve the transformation our society and economy needs to address this challenge.

Environmental Justice Task Force Issues Recommendations

Environmental Justice Task Force Issues Recommendations

Washington’s Environmental Justice Task Force shared its recommendations with the Governor, the Legislature and the public - charting a course toward a healthier, more equitable future for all communities in Washington.

Rallying Cry Against Climate Change

Photographed by Don Macanlalay, Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager

People of color and low-income communities are bearing the brunt of carbon-centric fuel production and a changing global climate. It was amazing to witness all communities represented to march against climate change and climate injustice. It was an empowering day that encompassed the idea that climate change is a social justice issue, not just an environmental one. See photos from the rally in the slideshow above.