by Becky Robinson on July 27, 2015

Plastics and other oil-based materials are the basis of many cheap and convenient products. But is it really necessary—or safe—to have these petrochemicals in almost everything we interact with and consume every day? More reasons to wean ourselves from oil.

by Caleb Smith on July 24, 2015

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.

by Nick Richardson on July 24, 2015

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. 

by KC Golden on July 23, 2015

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.

by Seth Zuckerman on July 20, 2015

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.

by Joëlle Robinson on July 20, 2015

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.

by Gregg Small on July 17, 2015

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

by Kristen Sheeran on July 15, 2015

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.

by Seth Zuckerman on July 13, 2015

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.

by Erik Gonzales-Kramer on July 13, 2015

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.