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Remembering Sam Garst, a true friend and ally

by Clark Gilman on

Staff members at Climate Solutions share their memories of Sam Garst, an inspiring longtime supporter, leader, advisor and friend.

More Elbow Grease, Less Rocket Science

by Elizabeth Willmott on

City sustainability directors face challenges in moving from bold greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goals to achieving actual GHG reduction. Examples of strategies and tactics in energy efficiency, distributed renewable energy, and low-carbon transportation are available to emulate but creating a locally tailored package of actions that “adds up” to meet a long-term reduction goal requires some elbow grease.

A Clean Fuels Standard works

by Ben Serrurier on

Fossil fuel companies are trotting out another round of warmed over allegations that climate policy, in particular a clean fuels standard, is unworkable and will crash the economy. They’re running up against a difficult opponent: reality.

Climate change is a political issue

by Climate Solutions on

Tom Steyer was the keynote speaker for our 5th Annual Dinner in Portland.

Biochar: a new weapon in the war against greenhouse gases

by Climate Trust on

A new methodology enables emission reductions from biochar in the U.S., developed jointly by The Climate Trust in partnership with the International Biochar Initiative, Prasino Group, and Carbon Consulting.

Biocarbon holding down global heating

by Patrick Mazza on

If the Earth’s vegetation were not absorbing tremendous amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, the climate would be much hotter and have already crossed highly dangerous thresholds.

It's Really about Cities

by Elizabeth Willmott on

While the West Coast climate pact announced by Governors Inslee, Kitzhaber, and Brown and British Columbia Premier Clark on October 28 focused on state policy, it has everything to do with cities.

Homegrown energy and jobs through strong climate policy: lessons from our neighbors

by Ben Serrurier on

This is Part 3 of a series on the Climate Workgroup in Washington. View Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 4.

Seattle's New Energy Code Breaks the Mold

by Elizabeth Willmott on

The City of Seattle took a crucial step toward its long-term goal of carbon neutrality when it enacted a new Commercial Energy Code, for both new construction and major changes to existing buildings, on September 16, 2013.

Going bigger on climate action in Washington

by Ben Serrurier on

This is Part 2 of a series on the Climate Workgroup in Washington. View Part 1 - Part 3 - Part 4.

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United states (and a province) flex for climate progress

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