Category Archives: Stabilization Strategies

In 2004, Pacala and Sokolow published “Stabilization Wedges: Solving the Climate Problem for the Next 50 Years with Current Technologies” in the journal, Science. In this article, they outlined a multilateral approach to stabilizing climate change using existing technologies. Rather than coming up with one BIG solution to global warming – an elevator down from dangerously high atmospheric temperatures – they conceived of a stack of relatively slender “wedges” that can provide us with a way – a somewhat more gradual escalator – back down to sustainable levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

Friends of Living Waters (FLOW)

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Mission: To provide legal oversight, monitoring and public education to protect Oregon Waters from pollution and development.

“FLOW was formed in 2002 to help protect and restore Oregon’s waters.  We understand and develop the need for increased grassroots activist organizing and public participation concerning river and water issues is needed in Oregon due to the magnitude and range of pollution and development threats. Volunteers lead the organization and do the legal, conservation and outreach work.”

FLOW is a grassroots organization committing extraordinary time and effort to their work and volunteerism.

Organization Type: Non-government Organization

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FLOW, P.O. Box 2478,Grants Pass, OR 97528

Pacific Northwest Salmon Center: Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group

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According to their website, the Pacific Northwest Salmon Center’s mission is “to perpetuate and enhance the genetic diversity and stocks of Wild Salmon in Hood Canal through the protection and restoration of salmon habitat, stewardship and research for watershed and marine ecosystems, community education and outreach, and any other means appropriate.”

Organization Type: Non-Government Organization

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(360) 275-3575

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PO Box 2169, 600 NE Roessel Road, Belfair, WA 98528

North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative

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What is the NPLCC?

According to their webpage “The NPLCC is one of 22 LCCs established by the Department of Interior. The North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative is a self-directed partnership between federal agencies, states, Tribes/First Nations, non-governmental organizations, universities, and other entities to collaboratively define science needs and jointly address broad-scale conservation issues, such as climate change.”

 

Organization Type: Non-Governmental-Corporation

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(360) 534-9330

Pacific Northwest Direct Seed Association

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According to their website, “PNDSA is a non-profit association formed in 2000 to provide information exchange, advocacy on conversation policy issues and research coordination that supports the adoption of environmentally sustainable and economically viable direct seed cropping systems. PNDSA unites growers under a cropping system, rather than one specific crop. We are passionate about bringing together diverse groups with common interests to advance the future of sustainable farming.”

Organization Type: Non-Profit

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(509) 995-6335

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PNDSA
PO Box 5
Colton, WA 99113

Protect the Peninsula’s Future

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Protect the Peninsula’s Future is a nonprofit public benefit corporation registered in Washington State.  Since 1973 they have worked to enhance the quality of life for citizens of the North Olympic Peninsula.

 

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit

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Protect The Peninsula's Future, P.O. Box 1677 Sequim, WA 98382

Oregon Climate Change Research Institute

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According to their website “The Oregon Climate Change Research Institute (OCCRI), based at Oregon State University (OSU), is a network of over 100 researchers at OSU, the University of Oregon, Portland State University, Southern Oregon University, and affiliated federal and state labs. In 2007, the Oregon state legislature created OCCRI and tasked it with: fostering climate change research among faculty of the Oregon University System (OUS); serving as a clearinghouse for climate information; and providing climate change information to the public in an easily understandable form.”

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation

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(541) 737-5705

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326 Strand Ag Hall, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331

The Alliance for Tompotika Conservation

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According to their website, “The Alliance for Tompotika Conservation (“AlTo”) is dedicated to conserving the unparalleled natural and cultural heritage of the lands and waters surrounding Mt. Tompotika, Sulawesi, Indonesia–one of the Earth’s most critical centers of biodiversity. Effective, innovative, and efficient, AlTo protects endangered species, tropical rainforests, and coral reefs while promoting the dignity and self-sufficiency of local communities in a changing world. In Tompotika and everywhere, AlTo believes that the quality of our human lives is bound up to the health of our natural environment and our relationships to it.”

Organization Type: Non-Governmental Organization

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(206) 463-7720

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21416 86th Ave SW 
Vashon,
 WA, 98070-6717

Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Center

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According to their website, “The Pacific Northwest Pollution Prevention Resource Center (PPRC) is a nonprofit organization that is the Northwest’s leading source of high quality, unbiased pollution prevention (P2) information. PPRC works collaboratively with business, government, non-government organizations, and other sectors to promote environmental protection through pollution prevention. PPRC believes that environmental and economic vitality go hand in hand, and that both are necessary to protect the high quality of life enjoyed in our region.”

The PPRC’s central contributions are:

•Making high quality information available to decision-makers in business and other sectors to help them integrate pollution prevention into their operations

•Identifying P2 obstacles and opportunities through collaborative networking with business, government, and other constituencies

•Catalyzing projects that address project needs, and bringing people and resources together to implement pollution prevention

•Promoting pollution prevention as an essential element of sustainable development strategies

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporations

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(206) 352-2050

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2101 Fourth Ave, Suite 1080, Seattle, Washington 98121

The Alaska State Climate Center

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According to their website “The Alaska State Climate Center (ASCC) and the office of State Climatologist were established in accordance with Alaska Statute AS 14.40.085 to provide a central location for Alaska climate information and expertise. The ASCC, along with the Alaska Climate Research Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, provide this service to Alaska.”

Organization Type: Government Agency

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(907) 786-7235

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106 Beatrice McDonald Hall 2400 West Campus Drive University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage, AK 99508

Coolmom

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Coolmom is a non-profit organization that encourages families (specifically with mothers) to join in to combat climate change.  They advocate multiple programs such as an activity called “Walking School Bus”, in which a large group of children would walk to school instead of ride the bus.  They participate in events to publicize their cause.  Coolmom is supported by large scale companies like Safeway and Organic Valley.  While their financial information is not available Coolmom is a trustworthy organization.  Coolmom is part of the “De-Carbonization of Community” wedge because the organization tries to pass on environmentally friendly ideas and projects to as many people as they can.

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(206) 280-2828

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PO Box 46228 Seattle, WA 98146