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Sunnyside Up

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In a community at the crossroads of our energy future, a growing solar company is making the clean economy real.

Shoulders to the Wheel

by Elizabeth Willmott on

Cities and counties are putting wind in the sails of state and federal climate efforts by working together toward solutions in low-carbon urban transportation, energy supply, and buildings.

50x30 Carbon Reduction: What Would It Take?

by Elizabeth Willmott on

The King County-Cities Climate Collaboration asked us what it would take to achieve meaningful carbon reduction goals by 2030. Here's our combination of strategies that can reduce emissions by 50 percent.

Making the business case for climate action

by Seth Zuckerman on

Risky Business report counts the benefits of climate action, solar panels sprout in "community solar gardens," Berkeley considers climate warning labels at gas pumps, and more nuggets of climate and clean energy news.

Northwest reacts to EPA ruling on existing coal plants

by csadmin on

Today the people of the Northwest and across the country scored a victory as the Environmental Protection Agency answered that question by moving to cut carbon pollution from existing coal plants nationwide.

A great day for West Coast climate leadership

by csadmin on

In a new pact, Governors of Washington, Oregon and California along with British Columbia’s Premier agreed that all four jurisdictions will account for the costs of carbon pollution and that, where appropriate and feasible, link programs to create consistency and predictability across the region of 53 million people. The leaders also committed to adopting and maintaining low carbon fuel standards in each jurisdiction.

Tom Steyer, Governor Inslee Issue Clarion Call for West Coast Leadership to Address Climate Change

by csadmin on

Washington Governor Jay Inslee and banker, philanthropist and climate advocate Tom Steyer spoke at the Climate Solutions 5th annual breakfast issuing a clarion call for the West Coast to lead in addressing global warming.

The basics are clear: less climate pollution, more clean energy

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The Obama administration announced a plan for federal climate action today, unveiling a suite of measures to limit climate pollution from power plants, increase renewable energy production, improve energy efficiency standards, and place better controls on methane and other potent contributors to climate disruption.

Climate Impacts and Economic Opportunities: Business, Elected, Public Health Leaders Call for Bold Action in WA

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Opportunities for Reducing Climate Pollution and Accelerating the Homegrown Clean Energy Economy Under Consideration by Gov. Inslee and Legislators in Climate Workgroup

U.S. EPA’s Announcement to Regulate Climate Pollution from New Coal-Fired Power Plants Draws Strong Positive Reactions From Northwest Business, Clean Energy Leaders

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"The EPA put accountability where it belongs and they're a powerful example of West Coast climate leadership, as they’re modeled on the standards pioneered in California, Washington, and Oregon."

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Courts push back part of Trump's quixotic war on wind power. Oregon's got a new clean energy strategy, and the US government was a no-show at the latest global climate talks.