by John McGarry on October 21, 2016

Costs are down, installations are up, and solar is now a competitive source of electricity. If history is a guide, we can look forward to solar power costing no more than fossil fuel power—without subsidies—by the end of this decade.

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on October 19, 2016

Over the coming several years, more than half of Washington’s emissions will come from the transportation sector. Let's vote YES on Sound Transit Proposition 1, and invest in transporation solutions that will mean less pollution, and help move the needle on climate change.

by Seth Zuckerman on October 17, 2016

Climate gets a cameo in the presidential race, Oregon utility to try burning biomass in Boardman coal plant, federal loan guarantees boosted utility-scale PV, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

by Seth Zuckerman on October 10, 2016

Climate pollution from international flights to be capped, two oil terminals halted in WA and CA, home air-conditioner makes ice while the sun shines on your rooftop PVs, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

by Joëlle Robinson on October 10, 2016

This month we're standing up to big coal, and saying NO to coal export in Longview, WA.

by Seth Zuckerman on October 3, 2016

Study reviews link between dams and methane; OPEC agrees—in principle—to reduce oil production; owls inspire design of quieter wind rotors; and more news of the week in climate and clean energy. 

by Caleb Smith on September 28, 2016

The bulk of Washington and Oregon’s carbon pollution comes from transportation. We've got (mostly) clean electricity—now let's electrify everything, including cars and trucks.

by Seth Zuckerman on September 26, 2016

New carbon math says climate goals can’t be met if humanity burns all the oil, gas, and coal in existing wells and mines, let alone develops new ones—and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

by Eileen V. Quigley on September 20, 2016

The City of Portland is accepting comments on a draft policy to measure the energy efficiency of homes, as part of a long-term strategy to increase energy efficiency, reduce homeowner costs, and to curb a major source of carbon emissions.

by Seth Zuckerman on September 19, 2016

Worldwide electric car sales up 49 percent in first half of 2016, designers develop wearable solar cells, Canada to set a minimum national carbon price, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.