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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.

OR to quit coal by 2035, get 50% clean power by 2040

by Seth Zuckerman on

Dem candidates take different approaches to fracking, China to reduce its energy intensity 18% by 2020, Canada weighs national carbon pricing, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Green Bonds Flourishing

by John McGarry on

“Green Bonds” were quite the hit in 2015’s debt capital markets, totaling a record issuance of $59 billion, triple their 2013 value, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance.

Oregon Legislature Passes Historic Coal Transition Bill

by Climate Solutions on

Legislation will move Oregon off coal power, double state’s clean energy target to 50% by 2040

Oregon makes history on clean energy

by Kristen Sheeran on

Oregon is now on its way to have one of the cleanest energy grids in the country. We're so proud!

Growth in EV use could lead to next oil glut in 2020s

by Seth Zuckerman on

Utilities move to cut coal use despite stay on Clean Power Plan, Shell replaces executive who led Arctic oil push, Midwest wind generation sets new records, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

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