Washington Policy Center Interview

If we are serious about tackling climate change, we need to put our money where our mouth is. By taking individual responsibility for the way we live, we can have a profound impact on the world.

The Washington Policy Center aims to empower the individual to harness technology in the fight against climate change. It champions local solutions to problems governments can’t tackle.

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January 24, 2021

Save Money and Protect the Environment, All from Your Smartphone

#102 Great.com Talks With… Washington Policy Center

The smartphone has revolutionized the way we interact with the world. Such technology has enormous untapped potential to fix many of society’s biggest problems. In this episode we talked with Todd Myers from the Washington Policy Center about the importance of cost-effective technological solutions to the climate crisis.

Local Problems Need Local Solutions

While the US government has used broad-brush legislation to clean up air pollution and improve water quality, a top-down approach isn’t always the answer. The Washington Policy Center offers free market fixes to a range of policy issues in Seattle. The organization strongly believes in the power of the individual to make positive change at a local level. 

Governments might do well to invest in technologies that use AI to tailor solutions to individual needs. Todd explains that smart thermostats empower the individual to take action on climate change by offering real-time updates on how they heat their homes. Monitoring inefficiencies on a smartphone, users can make decisions that save them money and reduce energy waste.


Listen to the whole interview to find out how you can make a real difference in your community with small, effective eco-friendly actions governed by technology. You can also read the Washington Policy Center’s latest research and find their latest events.

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