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Home Runs 4 Hurricane Recovery? Let's bill the perps instead

by KC Golden on

Let’s get real, baseball fans. We need a serious federal commitment to short-term and long-term recovery.

Progress on the winds (and the solar) of change

by Devon Downeysmith on

A number of clean energy firsts; public transportation goes electric; and more of the latest news in climate and clean energy.

Repeal (?), Resilience, and Resistance

by Devon Downeysmith on

Last week's attack on the Clean Power Plan comes during a season of extreme weather disasters and increasing alarm about our warming climate. But there's good news about EVs, business engagement, and polling on climate. 

The King is dead

by KC Golden on

The Northwest coal export battle was a fateful crossroads, and the tyranny of fossil fuels is waning. In its place, we're launching a new clean energy era. 

Turns out we don't take women storms seriously, either

by Kimberly Larson on

A new study shows that hurricanes with female names can be deadlier than their male counterparts--because of the tendency to underestimate the power of women.

When your house is on fire

by Derek Hoshiko on

Of course, none of us think of ourselves as climate deniers. But something makes us flinch from bad news, hard conversations, and uncomfortable conclusions. 

Climate Solutions Bolsters its Leadership As It Gears up for 20th Year in Action

by Kimberly Larson on

Seattle, WA:  Climate Solutions is deepening its bench of seasoned leadership with the addition of Duncan Marsh as Director of Programs.  Marsh comes to the organization after 11 years at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as its Director of International Climate Policy.  There he led international policy work on issues such as reducing emissions from forests and land use, adaptation and climate finance. Prior to joining TNC, he served on the U.S.

The climate of coverage: news media on climate consequences

by Mara Gross and Jonathan Lawson on

We need more from the media than rain-soaked newscasters reporting from hurricane regions to help audiences understand the climate crisis and what we can do solve it. 

Many reasons for hope, but also much to fear

by Devon Downeysmith on

Devastation in Puerto Rico, a major win against coal, hope, frustration, and more in our climate and clean energy news roundup.

How about some good news for a change?

by Beth Doglio on

Coal export on the Columbia River is over. How do you like them apples?

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Major media outlets show an uncertain committment to climate and clean energy journalism; while the US stalls out on climate progress, Washington, California and Quebec collaborate to reduce pollution