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What's ahead for climate action in Salem?

by Meredith Connolly on

No corner of our state was left untouched by climate-fueled storms and harms last year. Almost every season was marked by impacts, including wildfire, smoke, drought, flooding and deadly heat waves. After the climate extremes we all suffered through last year (during a global pandemic)—we know there is no taking a year off from climate action. Check out our climate agenda

Let's make sure Washington is building towards a climate-safe future

by Joëlle Robinson on

Buildings are one of the largest and fastest-growing sources of climate pollution. Our statewide building codes can set an example for how to cut pollution, but only if our voices are louder than the fossil fuel industry.

Climate pollution coming from...inside our buildings!?

by Jonathan Lee on

In this edition of Climate Cast: WA Legislative Session begins, reducing pollution from buildings, cleaning up regional power grids, and crossed words on so-called "clean coal".

Washington city #4: Clean energy and climate progress by going all-electric

by Beth Doglio on

Olympia is the fourth Pacific Northwest city to prioritize clean air and health through action on buildings

Clean Buildings heating up across Washington State

by Stephanie Noren on

Efforts to increase access to clean, electric heating sources and electrify municipal and commercial buildings gaining ground in many forums across the state

How we build has major climate impacts

by Meredith Connolly on

Numerous Oregon cities from Bend to Beaverton want to require stronger energy efficiency building standards, but Oregon’s existing state policies are holding them back.

Washington: are you ready to act on climate in 2022?

by Joëlle Robinson on

We made some great progress in 2021 on climate, but there is still so much more to do to meet WA’s statutory climate goals, and most importantly, respect our Earth’s climate boundaries.

2022 is off to an electric start

by Stephanie Noren on

2022: the year of the truck, a cleaner grid, and maybe some new ideas 

Questions about your year-end gift?

by Savitha Reddy Pathi on

If you have any questions about making a year-end donation, please email development@climatesolutions.org or contact Savitha Reddy Pathi, Deputy Director, at 206-854-6630. Thank you for your support and all you do for Climate Solutions!

Transforming our Transportation: Pathways to Cut Pollution

by Leah Missik on

Transportation is the largest source of our climate pollution in the Pacific Northwest. With new research, Climate Solutions has evaluated options to meet our climate goals in Washington and Oregon, cutting carbon from our transportation system.

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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.