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A major win for WA families and affordability

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Initiative 2066 is unconstitutional! So what does this mean for WA?

Why is Trump coming after Washington and Oregon? Because our efforts are working

by Gregg Small on

President Trump's Executive Order opposing climate action is blatantly unconstitutional—a dangerous attempt to override the will of the people and undermine states' efforts to protect public health by leading on climate and environmental justice.

Speak Up for Clean Air in Oregon!

by Brett Morgan on

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is updating the ACT and HDO rules to maintain alignment with California and ensure they stay strong. But big oil and truck manufacturer forces are trying to use this process to gut the rules. This is where you come in. Regulators need to hear from you—Oregonians who require clean air, a stable climate, and a thriving economy built around clean technology.

Ferries without fumes: electrifying the nation's largest ferry fleet

by Kurt Ellison on

Washington State Ferries has set a goal of cutting emissions 70% by 2040, and achieving a 95% reduction—effectively net zero—by 2050. That will require replacing older diesel ferries with new vessels powered by clean energy.

Tell Lawmakers: Support progress intoward a clean grid in 2025!

by Nora Apter on

The 2025 transmission package is moving through the Oregon Legislature—and two critical bills are coming up for key votes TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 8. By helping expand and modernize Oregon’s transmission capacity, these policies will help meet growing energy demands, increase resilience to severe weather events like wildfires, and deliver the benefits of new wind, solar, and other renewable resources to Oregon families and businesses.

Bring us the power: infrastructure for the clean energy future

by Altinay Karasapan on

Like other states, Washington needs to dramatically increase our supply of clean electricity to meet growing demand. That will require a bigger and better transmission system. Here's how states can navigate the obstacles and lead the way.

Clean trucks—a lot to love 💗

by Kimberly Larson on

We should have more clean trucks on the road and we can if state leaders step up.

Diesel pollution is so exhausting: Why Oregon can't delay clean trucks

by Brett Morgan on

Oregon is at a critical crossroads when it comes to clean transportation. Recently, diesel truck manufacturers and fossil fuel companies have led efforts to slow Oregon's progress toward reducing diesel pollution by delaying the implementation of our state's Advanced Clean Trucks rule. Here's why we need to fight those efforts and why we need to accelerate, not slow down, our transition to clean, pollution-free trucking as an essential step toward reducing diesel pollution and advancing clean transportation technology.

Power in our hands: Climate Solutions' Annual Dinner

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Join us in Seattle for our Annual Dinner on Tues, May 20!

Clean trucks means cleaner air for Washington

by Joëlle Robinson on

When a big diesel truck passes you by on the highway or in your neighborhood, you can see and smell it. It doesn’t have to be this way.

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