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King County climate news
Find current trends and emergent findings related to the changing climate in King County and the actions and initiatives to reduce its severity and to adapt to changes.
News releases
2025
October 21, 2025
King County Council approves 2025-2030 Strategic Climate Action Plan
"Ambitious climate action that puts frontline communities first"
August 27, 2025
New upgrades at Log Cabin aim to improve air quality, increase climate resilience
"A step in the right direction"
King County ECO supports community climate work, announces 2025-2026 grant recipients
"Thoughts, ideas, joy and information"
King County announces five-year plan for climate action
2025 Strategic Climate Action Plan
King County and community partners work toward healthy indoor air quality near airports
"Helping our neighbors"
How community organizations are driving climate action
"Climate resilience is a crucial part of our daily work"
Survey informs efforts to increase affordable energy access in King County
It underscores the importance of outreach and supports to target renters.
Energize program marks 100th install, expands with CCA funding support
The program installs low- to no-cost heat pumps in eligible houses, adult family homes and family home child cares.
New King County program helps young adults start careers in clean energy
A new King County workforce program aims to help young people from underrepresented communities pursue careers that contribute to a cleaner, healthier King County—and it’s already seeing results.
King County approves plan to reduce emissions and save money by doubling down on renewable energy
The move is expected to save the county more than $1 million.
2024
King County, partners release strategy for extreme heat
The strategy offers immediate and long-term actions to increase tree canopy, expand access to parks, and more.
King County awarded $50M Climate Pollution Reduction Grant
King County will partner with local governments to help multifamily and community buildings across four counties transition to clean energy.
King County expands EV fleet, receives $6 million charging grant
The grant will support King County's efforts to reduce its own emissions and support consumer EV adoption.