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New Orleans' incomplete recovery; global drive towards clean energy

by Eileen V. Quigley on

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.

Our top ten reads on climate change and clean energy

by Jenna Garmon on

Want to squeeze in one more book in the waning days of summer? It's not too late. Check out our summer reading list, then get to your local bookstore!

Our region is burning. Please help.

by KC Golden on

While many climate calamities remain preventable, the wildfires raging across the Northwest are upon us—with devastating consequences. Please, let's rise to the occasion and provide support to wildfire victims.

Climate pledges fall short; activists swarm coal mine

by Seth Zuckerman on

Solar prices dropping, global temperatures rising, wind farms producing more energy for every megawatt of capacity, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Catalyst for climate action

by Carrie Hearne on

This northwest company has been walking its climate action talk: MacDonald-Miller works with  businesses to design, build and install solutions in the building sector to dramatically cut energy use.

Beware the giant toxic algae bloom—and not just for shellfish reasons

by Becky Robinson on

The largest, most toxic, and densest algae bloom ever recorded is hurting shellfish populations and local economies in unusually warm waters off the Pacific coast. Is this a harbinger of climate changes to come?

Will you stand with the Lummi Nation against coal exports?

by Joëlle Robinson on

Please tell the Army Corps of Engineers to uphold their treaty rights, and make a quick decision to stop North America's largest coal export terminal.

Kiwis go coal-free by 2018; Ikea to carry only LED bulbs

by Seth Zuckerman on

Canadian candidates debate climate; Brazil’s oil company in multi-billion-dollar corruption scandal; German solar power outdoes its nuke plants; and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

Arch Coal falters, along with its hopes for coal export through the Northwest

by Ross Macfarlane on

The US coal industry dreams of finding a lifeline in exporting to Asia. But the markets have spoken, and are saying little in support of that fantasy.

Transit-oriented neighborhoods will save energy—it's their density

by Elizabeth Willmott on

Developing transit-oriented affordable housing (along with a robust transit system) can be a powerful climate solution for cities, increasing efficiencies and reducing the need for driving.

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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