: Provides regulatory guidance to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below 2006 levels by mid-century.
Several landmark reports and state mandates released in 2020 established the "Phase I" pathways for global and local decarbonization. 2050 (2020)
Adopted in October 2020 by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC), serves as the primary strategy for the four-county Puget Sound region (King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap). : Provides regulatory guidance to reduce greenhouse gas
: Providing a range of healthy, safe, and affordable housing choices throughout the region. 2. Energy Transition and Net Zero Roadmaps : Providing a range of healthy, safe, and
: Identifying cities like Seattle as "Metropolitan Cities," the framework prioritizes dense, transit-oriented development around light rail stations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle trips. Core Goals for 2050 :
: The International Energy Agency (IEA) provides a "Net Zero by 2050" roadmap, emphasizing that while technically feasible, the path is narrow and requires immediate action from governments and businesses. State Initiatives :