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Renewables advance, Europeans parley on carbon

by Seth Zuckerman on

Abundant renewables drive coal off the grid in Scandinavia and the Baltics, new study shows fossil gas is no boon for the climate, activists blockade Australian coal port, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

What are the Koch brothers afraid of?

by Ben Serrurier on

Out-of-state climate deniers launch effort to mislead Washingtonians about clean fuels choices, clean air and our prospects for economic independence.

Cities on the Move

by Elizabeth Willmott on

Aggressive city action can reduce global carbon emissions at least 10% by 2030, according to a C40 report at the UN Climate Summit. Across the US, we see examples of cities that are investing in clean energy and carbon reduction solutions.

Art and Science: Carbon-Cutting in Shoreline, WA

by Elizabeth Willmott on

On-the-ground urban carbon reduction strategies are essential with or without carbon pricing, as they are the bricks-and-mortar pathways to a low-carbon future.

Climate change a threat to national security, says DoD

by Seth Zuckerman on

Worldwide switch to clean power would save $1.8 trillion, rainforests store less carbon once they’re fragmented, WA carbon tax would pay steady dividends, and other stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

No time for the sidelines: youth take the lead in climate organizing

by Alex Epstein on

Do you remember the 21st of September? Generation Y and Z don’t want the credit for making history on the day of the largest climate mobilization EVER,  but they deserve a lot of it. 

Autumn action

by Bobby Hayden on

It’s been an eventful Fall already in the world of climate and clean energy, with more in store. Check out the latest news and upcoming events from the Oregon team.

Carbon pricing gets a boost

by Seth Zuckerman on

Gov. Inslee floats a carbon tax as a solution to the state’s education funding problem, a coal mine sells for $2, mayors announce a nationwide climate action agenda, and other stories of the week in clean energy solutions

Climate action now: Let's keep making history!

by Alex Epstein on

After last month's giant climate marches, it's time to make sure the Northwest continues to lead the country towards a clean energy future. Add your voice to this call: let's keep making history!

For better growth, let's ensure a better climate

by Graham Evans on

The signs are here: we can grow our economy, innovate, and reduce climate risks.

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