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The path to 100% fossil-free electricity in Washington is within reach

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Climate Solutions presents new research demonstrating the feasibility of a clean-energy Pacific Northwest power grid.

Ahead of climate summit, West Coast lights up for climate action

by Devon Downeysmith on

California is setting the pace for what could be a record season of climate action. Can the rest of the west be far behind?

Legal Victory Preserves Momentum on Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program

by Mara Gross on

9th Circuit upholds lower court ruling, dismissing oil industry challenge to Oregon's low carbon fuel standard

This Saturday: Rise for Climate!

by Joëlle Robinson on

This Saturday, September 8, is a day for us to bring our collective power to the forefront.

ClimateCast: California heads towards 100% clean

by Devon Downeysmith on

Golden State lawmakers this week took a dramatic step towards a commitment to achieve 100 percent clean electricity by 2045. The State Assembly approved SB100, which will require the state to get all of its electrical power from carbon-free sources within less than three decades. That plus more clean energy news, in this week's ClimateCast. 

The Northwest won't give in to federal inaction on climate

by Meredith Connolly and Vlad Gutman-Britten on

In Oregon and Washington, we still have a clean power plan.

Five tips for talking climate as the smoke clears

by Kimberly Larson on

Even as the smoke lifts a little, let's keep talking climate.

Let's build more momentum for talking climate

by Kimberly Larson on

Extreme weather, wildfires, an uncertain future...how can we avoid talking about climate change? A better question may be: how DO we talk with out families and friends about climate change—in a way that acknowledges our anxiety, yet motivates us to work towards solutions?

ClimateCast: What about that New York Times magazine story?

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A recent feature on the history of climate (in)action left out some key takeaways; how climate is shaping political debates in 2018; the scale of clean energy development continues to expand; and more in this week's ClimateCast.

Only YOU can prevent forest fires – confront the climate arsonists.

by KC Golden on

30 years ago, it would have been much easier to tackle the causes of climate disruption. That was then.  30 years from now, they might remember the fiery September of 2018 as the turning point toward solutions, when leaders confronted the challenge head-on at a historic summit in California. Or they might be in hell, wondering why we blew it.  

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Expecting the Unexpected: Why wildland firefighters think about heat when it’s cold

Many of us don't think about forest fires during the cold weather months, but an important few definitely have: wildland firefighters working with Washington's Department of Natural Resources. Guest contributor James Ellis is a wildlands firefighter who is also currently incarcerated. Read - or listen to - his story.