Wawa Gatheru - May 6 in Seattle
Join us on May 6!
Wawa Gatheru (Black Girl Environmentalist) will be the keynote speaker at our annual dinner in Seattle. Register now!
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    Why the Northwest’s oil dependence keeps fuel prices high

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    The Northwest’s dependence on imported fossil fuels leaves households vulnerable to price spikes triggered by global conflicts. By shifting to clean electricity and electric transportation, the region can stabilize energy costs, strengthen resilience, and keep more economic benefits at home.

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    Earth Week in a time of monsters

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    “The old world is dying,” Antonio Gramsci wrote in 1930, “and the new world struggles to be born. Now is the time of monsters.” Today’s intersection of monstrous planetary crises has a name and a face: the Trump administration, with fossil fuel interests pulling strings behind the scenes.

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    Join us on May 6!

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    Wawa Gatheru (Black Girl Environmentalist) will be the keynote speaker at our annual dinner in Seattle. Register now!

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    Expecting the Unexpected: Why wildland firefighters think about heat when it’s cold

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    Many of us don't think about forest fires during the cold weather months, but an important few definitely have: wildland firefighters working with Washington's Department of Natural Resources. Guest contributor James Ellis is a wildlands firefighter who is also currently incarcerated. Read - or listen to - his story.

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    How we turn Oregon’s energy laws into reality

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    Passing a new law is only the first step toward a clean energy future. At Climate Solutions, we stay at the table long after a bill is signed to ensure Oregon’s latest energy policies are turned into real, tangible progress for Oregonians. Our latest blog post explores how we're working with partners and state agencies to build a modern power grid that is affordable, resilient, and fair for everyone.

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