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Tuning Up Seattle's Buildings

by Elizabeth Willmott on

On March 10 Seattle took a key step on its path to be carbon neutral by 2050, when Mayor Ed Murray signed three energy efficiency ordinances that will reduce carbon pollution in the building sector.  

Global carbon pollution flat, US electricity use declines

by Seth Zuckerman on

Peabody Coal on verge of bankruptcy, 9 percent more Americans concerned about climate, electricity co-ops lead deployment of solar power in Wisconsin, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

Oregon's plan to trade coal for clean energy—the benefits in detail

by Kristen Sheeran on

We're still celebrating Oregon's new Clean Electricity and Coal Transition law! Here we explain why we love it so much, how it moves the needle towards climate security, and what's left to be done. 

Leaders pledge joint climate action across 49th parallel

by Seth Zuckerman on

United Airlines blends biofuel into its jet fuel at LAX; February smashes temperature records worldwide; federal agency rejects Oregon LNG terminal; and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

King County-Cities Climate Collaboration

by Eileen V. Quigley on

Established in 2011, the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) is a voluntary but formal partnership of King County and 13 cities forged with the idea that neighboring local governments can achieve deeper results on climate solutions by working together.

Another coal project bites the dust! Here’s what’s next

by Joëlle Robinson on

Arch Coal has found itself up Otter Creek without a paddle. They're in trouble. But they're still pushing a huge coal export proposal in Longview, WA—and we still must fight to stop them.  

To Go Far, Go Together

by Elizabeth Willmott on

The King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) won the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2016 Climate Leadership Award for Innovative Partnerships on March 9, 2016 for creating a successful county-city collaboration for bold climate action.

Record Investment in Clean Energy

by John McGarry on

New investment in clean energy projects globally reached a record $329 billion in 2015, an almost 60% increase over 2009 and a clear indication of the momentum towards a low carbon future. 

What Weighs 27,000 Pounds and is Cleaner than a Prius?

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

King County is extending its long record of leadership on clean public transit. But it's not content simply to be number one on reducing emissions; it's working to be number ZERO.

Pledge for parity: Elevating women to act on climate

by Cheri Cornell on

Women may be the most important resource in our efforts to fight climate change. We are worried about what we are doing to our children now and for generations to come.... and we have more power than you think.

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