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Cresting the hill

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The power of our NO fueled our run to the top of the hill... the power of our YES will lead us on over it and beyond.

Building Diverse Coalitions beyond Climate

by Elizabeth Willmott on

Urban leaders are increasingly aligning their carbon reduction and clean energy agendas with other important community priorities—such as air quality, transportation, social equity, economic development, and climate change resilience. In doing so, they forge stronger and more diverse coalitions for climate action.  

Solar & wind beat coal price at Indian, Chilean auctions

by Seth Zuckerman on

Keystone victory confirms activists’ strategy, NY subpoena toughens inquiry for ExxonMobil, Texas utility offers free windpower at night, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Sustainable Aviation Fuels: the dream nears reality

by Seth Zuckerman on

Powering commercial aviation with fuel made from cooking oil, wood chips, or garbage? These climate-friendly alternatives are closer to market than you might think.  

Keystone XL rejected: the tide is turning

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This morning, President Obama announced his administration's rejection of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline. Climate Solutions Senior Policy Advisor KC Golden comments.

Unlocking Funding to Accelerate Climate Action

by Elizabeth Willmott on

Dedicated funding is a critical ingredient for urban clean energy action, but securing it is one of the most persistent challenges that local governments face today. Some leading communities are marching ahead on their own.

White flags fluttering from ramparts of fossil fuel firms

by Seth Zuckerman on

WV utility foresees the fall of coal, Shell cancels tar sands project, $150 million pours into off-grid solar in developing countries, Bill Nye grapples with a climate meltdown, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Be a climate citizen: vote!

by Caleb Smith on

Pull out that wool sweater... put the final touches on that Halloween costume... rake fallen leaves into a pile... and return your ballot!

Partnering for Powerful Action

by Elizabeth Willmott on

Leading local governments do not travel alone on the road of climate action-- they partner with other jurisdictions and networks to get deeper and faster results. These collaborations have turned low-carbon city efforts into a movement.

Developing nations demand climate aid as price of pact

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Oregon and Washington rank in top 10 for energy efficiency programs, grid-connected storage moves forward, Dutch solar cars win Australian races, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

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United states (and a province) flex for climate progress

Major media outlets show an uncertain committment to climate and clean energy journalism; while the US stalls out on climate progress, Washington, California and Quebec collaborate to reduce pollution