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by Ben Serrurier on
State Sen. Schoesler is very concerned that UW and WSU might have to pay for their carbon emissions under the Governor's carbon reduction plan. But his crocodile tears are a distraction from the real polluters–fossil fuel companies who are dumping huge amounts of waste gases into our air.
by Elizabeth Willmott on
In December 2014, 37 local elected leaders from across Washington State sent a clear statement of support for bold state action on climate change and clean energy. New Energy Cities is helping local officials advance clean energy in the 2015 state legislative session.
by Gregg Small on
2015 is shaping up to be a year of potentially significant progress on climate change and clean energy. And nowhere in our country is the promise of action greater than here on the West Coast,
by Bobby Hayden on
An Oregon community college is fueling the future, fostering a new generation of mechanics in cleaner alternatives.
by Jeff Hammarlund on
Attention mid-career workers and graduate students in the Portland-metro area: there is still time to register for an engaging course series called Designing the Smart Grid for Sustainable Communities.
by Seth Zuckerman on
Solar jobs up 22 percent last year, carbon market comes to South Korea, fossil-free Danish island inspires Maine utilities, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.
by Elizabeth Willmott on
The 2015 Washington State Legislature gets underway in Olympia, and local officials across Washington are ready.
by Eileen V. Quigley on
Elected officials from King County and 12 cities commit to an ambitious carbon reduction agenda for 2015.
by Joëlle Robinson on
For weeks, President Obama has been speaking like someone who wants to reject Keystone XL. Now it’s up to us to make sure that he follows through in the ways that matter.
by Seth Zuckerman on
Study says which fossil-fuel deposits should stay buried, Republicans back solar energy in Florida, Keystone fight emboldens opponents of other Big Carbon projects, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
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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