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G7 to decarbonize by 2100, but sets vague 2050 goal

by Seth Zuckerman on

Norway divests from coal companies, former Tesla engineer retrofits garbage trucks with hybrid drive, Maasai women sell off-grid solar in the bush, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Serenity, Shmerenity

by KC Golden on

The oil industry would like us to keep our dependence on fossil fuels in the category of "things I cannot change," instead of finding "courage to change the things I can." Shell's Arctic drilling plans pose a serious threat to our security and a stable climate future. Their fleet's presence in Seattle is straining our community and sending our economy off in the wrong direction. Serenity? Puh-leeze.

Clean fuels help kids breathe easier, who’s opposed to that?

by Ben Serrurier on

Washington prides itself on our dense forests, clean water, and sweet air. But dirty petroleum fuels are fouling our future; our asthma rate is higher than the national average. Speeding the development of clean fuels offers a healthy way forward for our environment, our economy, and our kids' health.

Top oil firms call for carbon price as Bonn talks begin

by Seth Zuckerman on

Kodiak utility goes 99.7 percent renewable, big rigs get a fuel economy makeover, EPA eases biofuels requirements, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

The right policy for Oregon at the right time

by Kristen Sheeran on

An exciting bill making its ways through the legislature would hold major polluters accountable for their contributions to global warming, require Oregon to achieve its legislatively adopted climate goals, and level the playing field for clean energy development in our state. 

States, provinces join in subnational climate pact

by Seth Zuckerman on

Coal spirals downward, U.S. wind potential greater than previously thought, Saudis plan shift from oil to solar, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions. 

Defend Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program

by Kristen Sheeran on

Just weeks after the Legislature passed Oregon’s only significant bill addressing global warming since 2009, they’re considering rolling it back.

We have met the wrong enemy

by KC Golden on

Let’s forgive ourselves for being part of the only system there is. But let’s change the damned system so we can do what we know is right, necessary, and possible: make the transition from fossil fuels to a clean energy economy. 

Say no to public funding for coal export

by Jasmine Zimmer-Stucky on

Last month Washington State climate activists spoke out to stop an $85 million coal export project that would be funded with tax dollars. But now, lawmakers are being pressured to take our victory away.

Big rigs leading the way on low-carbon transport

by Marlyn Twitchell on

When you think of low carbon vehicles, are you more likely to envision a sporty Tesla than a delivery truck? If so, it may surprise you to know that the big rigs on the road—government and commercial fleets of trucks, buses, and even tractor trailers—are leading the charge toward clean, low carbon transportation.

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