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We're all in: Governor Inslee's next big climate fight

by Gregg Small on

Governor Jay Inslee recently appeared on David Roberts' Volts podcast, with a lot to day about the Climate Commitment Act, his optimism about clean energy innovation, the need to organize for progress, and how love—for his state, for his family, for his grandchildren—is his primary motivation to act on climate.

Massive data centers needn't be massive polluters

by Jonathan Lawson on

Amazon backs away from plan to keep Oregon data centers running on fossil fuels. Plus: widespread benefits for low-income households converting to clean energy homes; and two climate hawks become new heads of state

Greener ways to get around Oregon

by Brett Morgan on

We all want ways to get around in our communities that are affordable, easy and efficient, clean and safe. And, we need a plan for Oregon’s transportation system that cuts pollution from our biggest source, and makes sure everyone can get where they need to safely!

Solar accessibility to soar for Oregon’s lower-income households

by Jonathan Lee on

The state of Oregon was recently awarded $86 million for rooftop solar projects for lower-income residents. The extra cool news: combined with existing federal and state solar incentive programs, this may bring the upfront costs of rooftop solar to nearly zero for many eligible households.

Let’s be brave now, so our children don’t have to be forced to be braver later.

by Gregg Small on

Gina McCarthy, Gov. Jay Inslee and other climate champions raised the roof at our annual event in Seattle.

EV rebates that will make your head spin

by Stephanie Noren on

A new worldwide record for clean energy generation; climate accountability in the courts and state legislatures; and rebates intended to make leasing a domestic EV super-affordable. It's in the latest ClimateCast.

A Managed and Timely Transition for WA's Gas Utilities

by Climate Solutions on

This report from Synapse and Climate Solutions provides an analysis of options for Washington's methane gas utilities and their transition to clean energy.

Together we can defeat I-2117

by Joëlle Robinson on

By supporting the No on 2117 campaign, you can help Washington safeguard our climate progress... and protect billions of dollars invested in clean energy, transit, environmental justice and other community priorities.

Coming soon: Carbon-free roadside assistance?

by Jonathan Lee on

As the largest provider of roadside assistance services in the Evergreen State, AAA Washington responds to calls for all kinds of jams — and soon they’ll be responding to help with more fossil-free vehicles.

Joyspotting clean energy solutions

by Joëlle Robinson on

Join us in joyspotting clean energy! How many fossil-free solutions can you spot in your neighborhood?

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