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The Fig Tree March 01, 2009 Aware that human services are in peril during the state budget crunch, speakers at the Eastern Washington Legislative Conference in February emphasized repeatedly that the state budget needs to be “a moral budget,” and that people need to pay more in taxes to help make that possible.

By Joel Sisolak The News Tribune February 24, 2009 In his inaugural address, President Barack Obama declared that “each day brings further evidence that the ways we use energy strengthen our adversaries and threaten our planet.” And, I would add, jeopardize our way of life.

Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce February 23, 2009 For Seattle to become sustainable, it will have to take advantage of the environment we inherited. Preserving open space and protecting the Sound are paramount to a livable and lasting city. The new waterfront will be our next big test. Finding a way to blend the needs of the people with the needs of environment, that's what will make Seattle sustainable. It's not a choice between a vibrant urban experience or nature — it's having both!

By Maggie Murdoch Sound News February 20, 2009 It was a beautiful, sparkling day at the capitol. Hundreds of environmental activists gathered for Environmental Lobby Day to let legislators know that the people who vote for them demand courageous action on our most pressing environmental concerns. Suits mingled with hippies, students with politicians. Four priorities were on everyone’s mind.

By Michelle Dupler Tri-City Herald February 04, 2009 OLYMPIA -- Several Mid-Columbia lawmakers took stands Tuesday against proposed legislation that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but that opponents claim will drive up energy prices and cost the state jobs.

By Gary S.E. Lagerloef Kitsap Sun January 29, 2009 The new Bainbridge High School building that uses 25 percent less energy than other buildings of similar size, (Bainbridge High's New Building, Jan. 16), represents the innovative path our society must follow to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

By Anson Laytner and Michael Denton
Seattle P-I
November 17, 2008
As faith leaders we know our state must take action to reduce global warming pollution and build a clean energy economy. We have a spiritual call to protect creation, a moral responsibility to care for the poorest and most vulnerable and a responsibility to keep the Earth intact for future generations.