by Joëlle Robinson on September 16, 2015

Big oil wants to make Washington State their hub for transporting, storing, and exporting dangerous crude oil from the Bakken shale region. Three oil-by-rail export terminal proposals are being considered for Grays Harbor and two for Vancouver. One proposal would create the largest such facility in the nation. This month, we say no.

by Seth Zuckerman on September 14, 2015

California to require 50% renewable electricity by 2030, utility CEO says baseload is an outdated concept, France ends export credits for coal plants, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions

by Elizabeth Willmott on September 14, 2015

Former EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson once named energy efficiency the “silent hero” in the climate crisis. Republican Governor Butch Otter of Idaho called efficiency the “low hanging fruit in the energy orchard.” We know that a key way to reduce our climate pollution is to reduce our energy demand. By reducing energy use, we also save money on our utility bills. So why are there still barriers to homeowners embracing deep energy efficiency? 

by Joëlle Robinson on September 11, 2015

Tell Interior Secretary Sally Jewell that we must account for global warming pollution resulting from the leasing of federal coal.

by David Hochschild and Danny Kennedy on September 9, 2015

We are witnessing the end of an era. Coal is fast becoming the telegraph to renewable energy’s Internet, according to David Hochschild and our annual dinner keynote speaker Danny Kennedy.

by Seth Zuckerman on September 8, 2015

Obama brings climate road show to Alaska, solar industry ponders a future unsupported by tax credits, Citibank and IEA see clean energy reaching cost parity, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions

by Caleb Smith on September 8, 2015

“Every watt saved by energy efficiency measures helps create living-wage jobs,” says Stephanie Pitts of McKinstry, the latest business recipient of the BlueGreen Alliance's "Right Stuff" award.

by KC Golden on September 1, 2015

This week in Anchorage, President Obama offered a beautiful, strong speech about the need for an epic response to climate change. But across the Northwest, our region still burns; and the President is permitting Shell to fan the flames with Arctic drilling. 

by Savitha on August 26, 2015

Climate Solutions is now a beneficiary of the Climate Ride project--that means you can support Climate Solutions while enjoying the outdoor biking or hiking experience of a lifetime!

by Eileen V. Quigley on August 25, 2015

Ten years later, the Big Easy is still recovering from Katrina; global traction for renewable energy; climate-friendly investments expand; and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.