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Stand with Governor Kitzhaber on coal export

by Joëlle Robinson on

Recently, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber stated that "It's time to say NO once and for all to coal exports."  We couldn't agree more!  Take a minute to share this image on Facebook and post it to the Governor’s page.

Building a more sustainable mousetrap: UW Environmental Innovation Challenge

by Clark Gilman on

At the University of Washington, competing teams of students sought novel solutions to seemingly intractable environmental problems, from reducing packaging waste, to finding new paths for recycling, to creating new renewable energy systems.

King County Prop 1: Why maintaining Metro bus service is a climate solution

by Eileen V. Quigley on

On Earth Day—April 22—King County, WA voters should resoundingly pass Proposition 1 to keep Metro bus service at current levels, and send a strong message of support for our region’s environment, economy, and citizens.

Chile floats carbon tax, China leads renewable investment

by Seth Zuckerman on

In this week’s ClimateCast: IPCC moves to consider solutions, China leads world in clean energy investment, small-scale renewables gain ground, and much more.

Too dirty to recycle? Turn it into motor fuel

by Clark Gilman on

A new generation of "biorefinery" projects is turning garbage into fuel, and diverting municipal waste from landfills.

Sustainable biofuels are ready for prime time

by Clark Gilman on

We are seeing the first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plants commissioned in the United States and green diesel is emerging as a key biofuel, potentially a game-changer for sustainable advanced fuels.

Studying Termites to Achieve Better Biofuel

by E. Kirsten Peters on

We can learn from termites--producing biofuels from innovative biorefineries that can break down crop residues and woody materials, doing so economically and in a way that doesn’t harm the environment.

Years of Living Dangerously will redefine climate communication

by KC Golden on

What do you get when you cross 60 Minutes with Deadliest Catch and An Inconvenient Truth? Years of Living Dangerously, the soon-to-be-released Showtime documentary series on climate. It’s gonna sizzle.

Investing in efficiency is a billion-dollar energy solution. Why short-change it now?

by Wendy Gerlitz on

Efficiency programs save BPA customers $1 billion in per decade. Do the utility's short-term needs really take precedence over our energy and climate future?

Tax breaks for oil have got to stop! Tales from the 2014 Legislative Session

by Jessica Finn Coven on

The short 2014 Washington legislative session concluded on Thursday night, and centered on a single question: How will we prepare a better future for our children? 

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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