A Shared Table: A cookbook for the community and the climate

January 15, 2026.Reading time 8 minutes.

Two hands hold a bowl of Asian eggplants.

We’re launching “A Shared Table: Delicious, Climate-Friendly Recipes from King County,” a cookbook filled with family recipes contributed by people in our local communities. The recipes in the book are vegetarian or low-meat, selected to spotlight how vegetable and plant-focused food choices have a lower environmental impact, in addition to being good for our health.

Withstanding the heat: a domestic violence survivor’s story

July 9, 2025.Reading time 11 minutes.

Woman in shorts wiping brow as she sits in front of a window with the sun shining bright. A fan blows.

In this graphic narrative, a local woman shares the physical and emotional toll that hot weather had on her—and importantly, how she found help and support.

How local healthcare systems can respond to climate change

April 24, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

The healthcare sector is a significant contributor to climate change, producing around 10% of total carbon emissions. Climate change strains healthcare systems, increasing visits and deaths. It’s crucial for healthcare to reduce emissions, waste, and improve energy efficiency while adapting to climate change. A new playbook supports hospitals and clinics in this effort, offering practical guidance and support.

New data dashboards track the impact of climate change on health

January 25, 2024.Reading time 10 minutes.

An image of a graph with icons in front of it representing heat, cold, asthma, allergies, bacteria and disease-carrying insects. Text over the graph says "climate and health data dashboards."

Climate change is impacting the health of King County residents. Our new data dashboards provide a look at some of these impacts.

We’re ready for warmer weather – but our bodies might not be

May 11, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

As we look forward to temperatures in the mid-80s and low 90s this weekend, the sudden change from cooler weather can create health risks for many people.

Health Officer Statement on Extreme Heat

June 27, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

person pouring water on their face in hot sun

Dr. Jeff Duchin, Health Officer for Public Health — Seattle & King County, issued the following statement in response to the current extreme heat event in our region: The record-shattering extreme heat we’re experiencing is just the latest example of our climate crisis and how it’s impacting human health now. Extreme heat is the leading […]