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2019 Session dispatches: week 6 with climate as a top priority

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For the first time in memory—and maybe ever—climate change is a top priority for the Washington Legislature. There are multiple landmark climate policies moving forward; The momentum is strong, and the stakes are high. Here’s an update on our top climate priorities.

Clean buildings are part of the climate solution

by Leah Missik on

Mitigating climate change requires holistic action across all sectors of our society. The good news is that actions that reduce our carbon emissions often have positive benefits on other aspects of our communities and economy. This is why we’re excited to support the Clean Buildings Package of legislation in Washington State.

Green new deal-making and clean energy action

by Devon Downeysmith on

The Green New Deal unveiled, and more clean energy news in this week's ClimateCast

Portland Clean Energy Fund is becoming a reality

by Zach Baker on

Portlanders passed the initiative overwhelmingly, and we want to show City Council that the public is still excited and supports stewarding the measure with care.

Clean Energy Jobs: What's happening and how to help

by Zach Baker on

The biggest climate legislation in Oregon history is moving forward, and your help is needed to pass the bold action we need.

States unfreeze climate action

by Devon Downeysmith on

With federal action stagnated (or in reverse), governors and state legislators are finding opportunities to advance climate action.

Waiting for the green: "viadoom" and non-car transit

by Leah Missik on

As Seattle discovered, "viadoom" wasn't so doomy after all, as many would-be drivers simply left their cars behind more often. Do we really need such a fossil fuel-focused transportation system, when it compromises not only our personal safety, but our climate safety as well?

Initial take on Clean Energy Jobs bill release

by Mara Gross on

The Oregon Legislature has released a draft of the Clean Energy Jobs bill. Climate Solutions is focused on passing a strong policy that reduces emissions quickly, holds polluters accountable, invests in clean energy projects across the state, and ensures a majority of investments benefit those most impacted by climate change.

Legislative preview: The year for bold climate action in Oregon

by Zach Baker on

With your help, we’ll ensure that the Oregon Legislature takes bold action for a healthy climate.

Combined House and Regional Action Indicates Strong Momentum for Clean Fuels in WA

by Stephanie Noren on

a joint statement from Climate Solutions and Audubon Washington This morning, the House Environment & Energy Committee voted to move HB 1110, the Clean Fuel Standard, out of committee. The bill will now move to the House Transportation Committee. Concurrently, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) said it will proceed  with rulemaking for a regional Clean Fuel Standard for King, Pierce, Kitsap, and Snohomish counties.

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Earth Week in a time of monsters

“The old world is dying,” Antonio Gramsci wrote in 1930, “and the new world struggles to be born. Now is the time of monsters.” Today’s intersection of monstrous planetary crises has a name and a face: the Trump administration, with fossil fuel interests pulling strings behind the scenes.