Seattle Climate Tech: Oct 7 - Oct 13

Dive into strategies to reduce PFAS emissions, use natural refrigerants, and develop alternatives to lithium-ion batteries.

Oct 07, 2025

Hi Climate Community,

We’ve got events focusing on climate-friendly alternatives this week and LOTS on the horizon. Stay warm as temperatures chill!

As always, scroll down for the full list of upcoming events.

Cheers,

~ Jason and the Climate Tech Cities Team

🌦️October Perkins Coie Lunch - PFAS in the Rain: Solutions for the Ultra-Shorts: Wed, Oct 8
🔋 New Battery Technologies: Exploring Alternatives to Lithium-Ion: Wed, Oct 8

Upcoming Events

💪LEARN: Nature-based solutions & Climate Resilience: Tues, Oct 14
🍾Harvest of the Future: Soapbox Inaugural Gala: Fri, Oct 17
🐋 Sound Check: A Quiet Sound for Killer Whales: Mon, Oct 20
🌊Marine Debris Impacts and Solutions: Mon, Oct 20
🌍Bridging the Gap: Turning Research into Real-World Solutions: Mon, Oct 20
🌊Designing Equitable Ocean Technologies: Wed, Oct 22
🐟Hope in the Water: The Role of Aquaculture in Sustainable Blue Food Systems: Wed, Oct 22
🌲UW College of the Environment: Nature Heals: Wed, Oct 22
🗺️How to Build Inclusive Policy: Lessons Learned from Climate Work in Diverse WA Communities: Thurs, Oct 23
🦦The State of Elliott Bay Habitat: Thurs, Oct 23
🚃Future of Transportation in the Region Panel: Thurs, Oct 30
🏭Bob Wyss presents ‘Black Gold: The Rise, Reign, and Fall of American Coal’: Tues, Nov 4

This Week in Depth

🌦️October Perkins Coie Lunch - PFAS in the Rain: Solutions for the Ultra-Shorts

When: Wed, Oct 8th, 11:00am-12:30pm
Where: Russell Investments Center, 1301 2nd Ave Suite 4200, Seattle, WA 98101

This month’s luncheon will expand on the content from the September 24th webinar, PFAS in the Rain: How Adopting Natural Refrigerants Can Reduce Risk and Grow Our Clean Energy Economy. We’ll be joined by a panel of experts discussing how to remove PFAS from the environment, prevent future PFAS emissions, and galvanize a better statewide testing regime in Washington.
Introductory Speaker: Ben Straughan, Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
Moderator: Andy Baker, Owner and Project Manager, YourCleanEnergy
Featured Speakers: Dhileep Sivam, CEO, Aquagga; James Seabrook, President, Vitalis

🔋 New Battery Technologies: Exploring Alternatives to Lithium-Ion

When: Wed, Oct 8th, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where: 9Zero Climate Innovation Hub, 1215 4th Ave 15th Floor, Seattle, WA 98101

Join The Pacific Northwest Battery Collaborative and E8 for an event dedicated to unveiling the future of energy storage beyond lithium-ion batteries. This gathering will spotlight emerging technologies, such as sodium-ion batteries, through lightning talks and a panel discussion featuring leading experts and entrepreneurs who are pioneering next-generation battery technologies. Engage with the Pacific Northwest’s vibrant battery innovation community and discover how these advancements are powering a sustainable future.

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