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175 nations sign Paris pact; Senate passes energy bill

by Seth Zuckerman on

World Bank and IMF push countries toward carbon pricing, Tacoma gas-to-methanol proposal withdrawn, rail cars to store excess electricity, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

Urban Clean Energy Pathways

by Elizabeth Willmott on

Cities are reducing climate pollution by investing in energy efficiency, renewable energy, electricity grid innovation, and clean transportation.

Thanks to you, Earth Wins

by Joëlle Robinson on

Earth Day reflections on the love, tenacity and spirit in standing up to Big Coal and Oil

Why we cannot support Initiative 732, but will not actively oppose it

by Climate Solutions on

In Washington State, the debate is no longer whether we should address global warming but how best to address the challenge; that shows progress. Here's our response to the carbon tax initiative, I-732.

What now? Clean energy, climate, and the Washington Legislature 2016

by Vlad Gutman and Caleb Smith on

After 12 turbulent weeks, complete with an unanticipated special session, Washington’s 2016 legislative season drew to a close at the end of March. This year’s session included setbacks for climate and clean energy, but took a number of valuable steps forward as well.

Norway releases divest list, EPA ups methane estimates

by Seth Zuckerman on

EU regulators propose ‘stress test’ for banks on climate and energy, March breaks global heat records, Midwestern utility heads for 85% renewable power, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

Mr. Peabody’s coal train jumps the tracks

by Ross Macfarlane on

It's the end of the line for Northwest coal export proposals. That's news suitable for dressing up and dancing—but we may want to hold the champagne.

Oil credit tightens, clean power grows at record rate

by Seth Zuckerman on

21 nations grow GDP while cutting climate pollution, Renewable Portfolio Standards dubbed an inexpensive success, power prices in negative territory, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy. 

Spread the word: our bright future starts now

by Gregg Small on

Today Climate Solutions launches our Bright Future initiative to demonstrate that the transition to clean energy and a low-carbon economy is within our grasp.

All the Way to a Bright Future

by KC Golden and Eileen V. Quigley on

It will be difficult for the Northwest to complete our transition to clean energy by 2050. But it's impossible for us to doubt the necessity. Why not go all the way?

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