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.

EarthCorps

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On official website:

“EarthCorps is a non-profit organization founded in 1993 with a mission to build global community through local environmental service. As an AmeriCorps affiliate, EarthCorps provides one-year intensive programs for young adults (18-25) to learn best practices in conservation techniques and develop skills in leading volunteers (ages 8-80).”

EarthCorps inspire communities through local service and make more leaders. In EarthCorps, they value integrity by very hard work, good morality, good ethics, high standards and enjoyment. They also value sustainability, valuing the longevity of the planet. They also value inclusivity, inviting different racial, ethnic, economic, gender and international people. Finally, they value service, showing great leadership, individual empowerment and community.

Organization Type: not-for-profit corporation

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Telephone

(206) 322-9296 x101

Address

6310 NE 74th St, Suite 201E, Seattle, WA 98115

3 Tier

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3 Tier is a corporation that does renewable energy risk analysis.  It uses weather science in order to “manage the risk of weather-driven variability.”  They believe that financial success is the key to encouraging companies and people to invest in renewable energy.  3 Tier works in North America, Europe, India, Latin America and the Pacific Rim.  They offer services and products that include energy project feasibility, asset management and energy marketing.

Organization Type: For Profit Corporation

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(206) 325-1573

Address

2001 Sixth Ave. Suite 2100 Seattle, WA 98121

Ecotrust Canada

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There mission states: Ecotrust Canada is an enterprising nonprofit whose purpose is to build the conservation economy in coastal BC and beyond. We work at the intersection of conservation and community economic development promoting innovation and providing services for communities, First Nations and enterprises to green and grow their local economies.

Organization Type: For-Profit Corporation

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(604) 682-4141

Address

200 -1238 Homer St. Vancouver, British Columbia V6B 2Y5 Canada

Meetup.com

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Meetup.com is a carpool networking site that connects users based off of hundreds of user created events called “meetups”.  Users create profiles and then events. They have events and groups in thousands of cities across the world and many in Olympia and the greater Northwest.

Organization Type: For Profit Corporation

RE Sources

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Vision – From their website: Healthy, prosperous communities, living in balance with the natural world

Mission – From their website: RE Sources promotes sustainable communities through recycling, education, advocacy, and conservation of natural resources.

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation

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(360) 733-8307

Address

2309 Meridian Street Bellingham, WA 98225

Oregon Wave Energy Trust

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The Oregon Wave energy Trust’s mission is “to promote the responsible development of wave energy in Oregon”.  Their goal is to power two communities in Oregon with wave and/or tidal energy by 2025.  They work to commercialize wave energy and create connections between companies, research institutions and stakeholders.

Organization Type: Non-profit Public-Private partnership

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(503) 224-1966

Address

Po Box 8626 Portland, Oregon, 97207

Thurston Climate Action Team

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According to their website, “The Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT) is local non-profit dedicated to creating a healthy and sustainable future for Thurston County by encouraging, coordinating and taking action on climate change. TCAT is pursuing three priority areas for its work:

  1. Energy efficiency and distributed generation,
  2. Transportation, and
  3. A community greenhouse gas inventory for Thurston County.

TCAT meets the third Thursday of every month, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, in Room 280 of the Thurston County Building 1.”

Analysis of Thurston Climate Action Team Activities:
Thurston Climate Action Team GM winter 13

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit Corporation

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Telephone

(360) 791-8376

Address

2000 Lakeridge Dr SW, Olympia WA.

Evoca

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Evoca is a corporate association that helps other companies and organizations/businesses/ be more sustainable.  They do this mostly for companies who want to improve their image or cut waste.  Their headquarters are in Spokane Washington.  Their mission is a blanket promotion of sustainable business through their practices.

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Telephone

(800) 767-4197

Address

1313 N Atlantic St #5000
Spokane WA 99201

Audubon Washington

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Conservation sequesters Carbon and deforestation is a major cause of climate change Audubon Washington aims to conserve wild spaces state that “the mission of Audubon Washington is to conserve and restore natural ecosystems – focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats – for the benefit of humanity and the earth’s biological diversity.”

Organization Type: Not-For-Profit

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Seward Park Audubon Center 5902 Lake Washington Blvd S Seattle, WA 98118

NW Energy Coalition

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The NW Energy Coalition advocates clean and sustainable energy.  It also works in habitat restoration and low income energy assistance.  It is active in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and British Columbia and has 115 members, mostly environmentally conscious businesses.

Organization Type: An alliance of environmental organizations and businesses

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Telephone

(206) 621-0094

Address

811 1st Avenue, Suite 305, Seattle, Washington, 98104