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Shell's Arctic record: a crude reality

by Caleb Smith on

Why are we allowing Shell to drill for oil in the Arctic? Even if tapping a new source of oil wouldn't guarantee a future of climate chaos—and it would—there's no reason to believe Shell has what it takes to leave behind its record of disaster after disaster.

We're melting! Climate change and the snow sports industry

by Nick Richardson on

Unfavorable conditions on the slope! Skiing and snow-based recreation are major economic engines, but are also an early-warning system for climate impacts on business. 

We need to deal. Now.

by KC Golden on

We need to wage and win a clean energy revolution—a bold and just transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. Fossil fuel industries are working against us, but together we can stand up and get the job done.

NE profits from carbon cap, King Coal's fall continues

by Seth Zuckerman on

Japan pledges 26 percent cut in climate pollution, Consumer Reports endorses the used Nissan Leaf, “yieldcos” offer key financing for solar projects, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Big oil didn’t want this to happen (but it did)

by Joëlle Robinson on

Thanks to public pressure, there's a new opportunity for the people of Washington State to stand in the way of what would be the nation's largest crude oil terminal.

Oil versus Optimism

by Gregg Small on

Tough legislative sessions in Washington and Oregon are over. But we, together with an inspiring coalition, are just getting started.

Oregon's curvy road toward clean energy

by Kristen Sheeran on

The 2015 Oregon legislative session concluded last week, and the outcomes for climate were decidedly mixed. With a clear win on clean fuels, there remains much to do to help transition our state from fossil fuels to clean energy.

Community solar rising, electric jet crosses Channel

by Seth Zuckerman on

Carbon Tracker finds $283 billion in LNG plants unnecessary, BMW rolls out electric 18-wheeler, dossier exposes oil firms’ dissembling on climate issue, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

A Little Something for Everyone to Hate

by Erik Gonzales-Kramer on

As new terminal proposals threaten to increase rail transport of coal, Bakken shale and tar sands oil across Washington State, Spokane finds itself at a dangerous choke point. 

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by Nina Byers on

A clean tech company in Portland, Oregon is taking strides to make sure that your windows take your breath away, not your warmth.

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