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A big step on the long road to climate solutions
The clean-energy future got a big step closer with the passage of the American Clean Energy and Security Act in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 26. Climate Solutions staff, volunteers, and partners pulled out all the stops in the region and in D.C. to help deliver a successful vote - the power of solutions won't be denied! Read more
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Statement by Climate Solutions: EPA grants California Clean Cars Waiver
In granting the clean car waiver today, President Obama and his EPA removed a huge roadblock to all states seeking real solutions to global warming. This is good news for us in the Northwest, because the waiver gives Washington, Oregon and 11 other states the green light to follow California’s lead. Climate Solutions and many other groups worked hard to have our states adopt these stronger standards, and they are key elements of the state plans to lower global warming pollution. This decision means that we will finally get cleaner cars on our roads.
EPA gives California emissions waiver
The Environmental Protection Agency will announce today that it is granting California's request to impose tough restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions from cars and trucks - reversing the Bush administration's position and opening the way for the state to take the lead on global-warming policy.
Climate bill passes the House
In a triumph for President Barack Obama on Friday, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed sweeping legislation calling for the nation's first-ever limits on pollution linked to global warming.
