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WCA in partnership with Whidbey Community Foundation manages a fund to invest in local projects that reduce greenhouse gases and enhance sustainability for future generations.
Now evaluating the 9 2026 Proposals!
Because our projects are local, we can build just relationships between neighbors and keep financial resources within our local economy. Whidbey Climate ACTION is the catalyst bringing together the strength and generosity of our community, our place-based knowledge, our skills, and our resources to make that change.
Past Awards
(Details in blog post.)
Pacific Rim Institute (clockwise): Native seed production to provide locally sourced restoration plant material.
Sweetwater Farm: Training and education on integration of biochar into farming operations.
Clinton Community Hall: Upgrades to heating, cooking, and insulation, for the non-profit community association.
Whidbey Compost Collective: Diverting household food waste from the landfill to make rich compost.
Our partnership with Whidbey Community Foundation means contributions are tax deductible. Donations are via their portal using the DONATE button links. Note that donations can be made recurring for generous, ongoing support.
Valuing CO2 Reduction
Let's examine the carbon reduction challenge before us from the viewpoint of emissions from everyday activities. This will help educate and provide a basis for appreciating both the difficulties and benefits of changing lifestyles to lower footprints.
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We attach a specific cost to each activity to approximate its value and present it as a suggested donation. The cost for CO2 is taken from the target rate of $100/ton for carbon removal technology (BTW, the UN calls this technology "unproven"). The CO2 calculations are all based on averages (see links for references). Please note that we cannot guarantee this pricing for our projects (although the community camaraderie is invaluable :-) and we will happily and gratefully accept donations of any amount.
Food
Emissions by diet type
Driving
Car round trips: 24 miles/gallon, 20 lbs CO2/gallon
Flying
Airplane round trips: 0.82 lbs CO2/passenger mile
Electricity
PSE emissions: 1 lb CO2/kWh (42% renewable energy)
Propane
Emissions: 13 lbs CO2/gallon
Total
Total household emissions by income
Footnotes:
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If you want to make more exact calculations of your carbon footprint you can visit ReGenAll or MyClimate, but remember, make your offset donation local by donating with us here.
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We need to drastically lower our consumption of energy and resources. Scientist calculate that to stay within 1.5°C temperature rise the global per person average CO2 emissions per year must be limited to 1.1 tons.