The Hot New Frontier of Energy Research Is Human Behavior | Science | WIRED

When it comes to discussions about energy and climate, the focus is nearly always on technology. We wonder whether coal can be cleaned and solar panels made efficient, if there might be a breakthrough in algae biofuels or carbon storage. 

CarbonWA is seeking a Campaign Coordinator!
CarbonWA is a small, grassroots campaign to implement a revenue neutral carbon tax in Washington State. We believe a modest tax on carbon (coal, oil, and gas) will drive down carbon emissions while creating incentives to the development of cleaner energy options. 

Science Writer – Washington, DC – Society for Neuroscience Jobs

Put your writing and editing skills to work in support of a professional association focusing on brain science. The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) is the world’s largest non-profit, professional association of nearly 40,0
Put your writing and editing skills to work in support of a professional association focusing on brain science. 

Entry-level position in a law firm specializing in energy, environmental, and natural resources issues (offices in Seattle and Washington D.C.)
EXECUTIVE/LEGAL ASSISTANT – SEATTLE
Van Ness Feldman LLP is looking for a talented Executive/Legal Assistant, who will work closely with and support the needs of several attorneys in the Seattle office. 

Cast & Dig: 5th Annual Fly Fishing & Habitat Restoration Event
Saturday, July 12 ~ 9:00am-2:30pm
Cavanaugh Pond, Renton
Grab your friends and family and come out for the 5th Annual Cast & Dig with Friends of the Cedar River Watershed and King County Parks at Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area! 

Cast & Dig: 5th Annual Fly Fishing & Habitat Restoration Event
Saturday, July 12 ~ 9:00am-2:30pm
Cavanaugh Pond, Renton
Grab your friends and family and come out for the 5th Annual Cast & Dig with Friends of the Cedar River Watershed and King County Parks at Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area! 

Each week we share the latest publications coming from the College of the Environment. This week, twelve new articles co-authored by members of the College of the Environment were added to the Web of Science, including research on the survival of steelhead trout, livelihoods and conservation in China, and more. Check them out!

Duwamish River Festival is looking for volunteers on Saturday, August 23rd.

As a volunteer you will get some delicious (and free) tacos from local food trucks as well as a free t-shirt. 

Volunteer with Seattle Parks & Recreation!Urban Forest EducatorsA Branch of the Seattle Volunteer Naturalist Program
Become an Urban Forest Educator!
Urban Forest Educators are volunteers who engage young people in the restoration of Seattle’s forested parks and greenspaces by leading environmental learning and stewardship opportunities. 

Our Washington coastline is one of the most prolific and productive in the world, teeming with abundant plant and animal life. In fact, much of entire U.S. west coast is the same, and we can largely thank a strong upwelling system for driving this bounty. 

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