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by Vlad Gutman-Britten on
Cleaner air ahead! Washington's Department of Ecology is giving itself the opportunity to strengthen new plans to cut carbon emissions and to accelerate our state's transition to a clean-powered, sustainable economy.
by David Van't Hof on
It's time for Oregon to reclaim a leadership position on building codes and to join the vanguard of states leading the way in pursuit of net zero energy homes and businesses.
by Seth Zuckerman on
175 publicly traded oil firms face bankruptcy risk, bipartisan governors’ group signs clean-energy accord, Koch brothers prepare to attack electric vehicle incentives, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
by Vlad Gutman-Britten on
Washington’s short legislative session is more than half completed—and we’re cautiously optimistic that this session could include big wins for the environment and our climate. But don’t pop the bubbly just yet!
by Eileen V. Quigley on
The Evergreen State College’s Center for Sustainable Infrastructure (CSI) focuses on advancing a new sustainable infrastructure approach in the Northwest and beyond. Based in Olympia, WA, CSI links regional innovators, advocates sustainable best practices, and develops skilled professionals to create innovative, affordable, and sustainable solutions for upgrading and maintaining energy, transportation, water, and waste systems.
by Eileen V. Quigley on
Supreme Court stays Clean Power Plan; 1st global aviation climate standards released; Green Climate Fund experiencing growing pains; solar policy all over the map; kids and nation at disadvantage with climate scarcely addressed.
by Kristen Sheeran on
Oregon is one big step closer to a coal free, clean energy future.
by Ross Macfarlane on
No one should mistake the Supreme Court's ruling staying the Clean Power Plan for a lifeline for the coal industry--our dirtiest source of electricity has just about run out of spark.
by Caleb Smith on
When it comes to global warming, we can't afford inaction. But that's what some Washington lawmakers are proposing, with a bill that would halt efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our state.
by Elizabeth Willmott on
American cities are reducing climate pollution by investing in energy efficiency, renewables, grid innovations, and clean transportation. Energy Efficiency
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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