This is an interesting article about a group of scientists who believe that the U.S. could eliminate coal emissions within 20 years through a combination of penalties on coal emissions and investments in wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and 3rd generation nuclear power plants.
It could be a personal thing, but as far as I am concerned – Seattle is an extraordinary place to live and work. We are surrounded by so much beauty that is it easily taken for granted by some, while others become hyper aware of the need to preserve it. I consider myself one of the later group - the preservers.