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TAKE ACTION: protect clean fuels in Oregon

by Alex Epstein on

Oregon is facing an important choice: it’s time to add your voice.

"The riskiest decision a business person can make is to do nothing."

by Bobby Hayden on

Washington business leaders speak out about the huge economic risk of inaction on climate and the huge economic opportunity of solutions.

Your vote is your voice for climate action

by Alex Epstein on

Where is your ballot right now? On your coffee table? In a pile? With a week left until the election, it’s time to remember that your vote is your voice for climate action.

EU vows deep carbon cuts, IPCC tussles on final report

by Seth Zuckerman on

Solar deals multiply, China’s coal consumption declines, carbon prices can include a mix of capping and taxing, and other stories of the week in clean energy solutions. 

Washington businesses: Innovation demands climate action

by Chris Bast on

On Oct. 27, more than 100 businesses launched the Washington Business Climate Declaration, citing "a clear and present need for action on climate change."

Over 100 Washington Businesses Call for State Action on Climate Change

by Climate Solutions on

Over 100 businesses, including Virginia Mason, Microsoft, REI, and Saltchuk today launched an open declaration calling for action on climate change. The Washington Business Climate Declaration highlights the support of state business leaders for action on climate change that would preserve and expand our state’s vibrant economy.

Biocarbon solutions are all around us

by Jenna Garmon on

Farmers, entrepreneurs, and scientists in the Pacific Northwest and beyond are delivering biocarbon results and demonstrating the pathways to a low carbon future. 

Oil trains in WA? The price is too darn high

by Alex Epstein on

In the last week of October, Washington residents have a rare opportunity to raise our concerns about oil train safety and the prospect of even more unsafe oil trains rolling through our cities and towns. Attend a hearing in Spokane or Olympia and say no to big oil!

Welcome to our new Oregon Director

by Gregg Small on

Climate Solutions welcomes Kristen Sheeran to our Oregon team.

How a Koch-funded group attacking clean fuels standards flubs the math

by Simon Mui on

When an organization claiming to represent small business conducts an analysis, you'd hope that basic business accounting wouldn't be a problem. But when the "analysis" is actually an oil industry attack on climate policies...

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