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Don't panic: that Supreme Court decision won't resurrect Big Coal

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.

This law would send WA backwards on climate action (that's the wrong direction)

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.

Cities Moving on Clean Energy

by Elizabeth Willmott on

American cities are reducing climate pollution by investing in energy efficiency, renewables, grid innovations, and clean transportation. Energy Efficiency

SCOTUS' stay of Clean Power Plan won't stop progress on clean energy

by Jonathan Lawson on

Climate Solutions statement on the Supreme Court decision to stay the EPA's Clean Power Plan

Looking to make history on coal and clean energy in Oregon

by Mara Gross on

Oregon has an exciting opportunity for a big climate win this month, and we’re gaining momentum.

Solar+storage makes gains, US Senate makes sausage

by Seth Zuckerman on

German battery firm vows to become the ‘Airbnb of energy,’ Kauai briefly exceeds 90 percent renewable power, MIT releases new solar mapping tool, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.  

The Coal to Clean Imperative

by Elizabeth Willmott on

Puget Sound Energy is a crucial player on Washington's path toward a clean energy future, but its 20-year resource plan falls significantly short on the urgency and boldness we need to make deep, near-term carbon reduction.

We've got momentum

by Gregg Small on

Events in 2015 created so much momentum for the fight to stop global warming, and the first weeks of 2016 proved no different. Here's what Climate Solutions and our allies are doing to maintain course and speed towards a clean energy future.

With your help, a Coal-free Oregon is possible

by Kristen Sheeran on

This month—with your help—the Oregon Legislature can decide to completely phase out coal, and to double the amount of renewable energy in our state’s power grid.

Five Stories to Watch in the Arch Coal Bankruptcy

by Clark Williams-Derry on

This article was originally published by Sightline Institute. It is reprinted here with permission.

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