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    JONATHAN LAWSON
    Reasons for gratitude in the clean energy Northwest

    by Jonathan Lawson on

    November 2004 saw important clean energy victories in Washington and Oregon, even amidst signs that national and international climate progress may be slowing (for now).

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    Environmental Defense Fund and Breaking Barriers Collaborative
    Taking out the trash just got cleaner and quieter

    by Jonathan Lee on

    City of Roses (COR) Disposal & Recycling is making history as the first trash hauler in Portland to operate zero-emission electric garbage trucks.

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    Stella saves big on an electric heat pump, but will others in WA enjoy the same benefits?

    by Jonathan Lee on

    Between several state and local clean energy incentives and heat pump rebate programs, Stella saved over $6,000 by replacing her oil furnace with an electric heat pump. However, clean energy success stories like Stella’s would be endangered if Initiative 2066 passes in Washington.

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    Cleaner air, happy students, can't lose!

    by Jonathan Lee on

    Washington’s students and schools will receive considerable benefits from the Climate Commitment Act, but Initiative 2117 threatens these critical investments.

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    TIM MITCHELL
    Clean energy progress in the balance

    by Jonathan Lawson on

    A new study confirms that Washington's landmark climate law is on track to catalyze more than $9.1 billion in economic output and create more than 45,000 jobs over eight years. Unless it's repealed.

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    “The clock is no longer just ticking, it is banging”

    by Jonathan Lawson on

    What does Kamala Harris' candidacy mean for the future of American clean energy and climate action? Plus: checking in on the successes of the federal IRA and Washington State's Climate Commitment Act

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    Keeping cool with electric heat pumps

    by Jonathan Lee on

    Amidst another extreme and record-breaking heat wave, affordable and energy-efficient cooling is essential for everyone. Electric heat pumps can make that happen.

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    CHAD DAVIS
    Massive data centers needn't be massive polluters

    by Jonathan Lawson on

    Amazon backs away from plan to keep Oregon data centers running on fossil fuels. Plus: widespread benefits for low-income households converting to clean energy homes; and two climate hawks become new heads of state

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    Solar accessibility to soar for Oregon’s lower-income households

    by Jonathan Lee on

    The state of Oregon was recently awarded $86 million for rooftop solar projects for lower-income residents. The extra cool news: combined with existing federal and state solar incentive programs, this may bring the upfront costs of rooftop solar to nearly zero for many eligible households.

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    ARIANA YLVISAKER
    EV rebates that will make your head spin

    by Stephanie Noren on

    A new worldwide record for clean energy generation; climate accountability in the courts and state legislatures; and rebates intended to make leasing a domestic EV super-affordable. It's in the latest ClimateCast.

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Text reads Story Spotlight: The clean energy transition in action. Below, an image of a burning forest alongside an image of a healthy, green forest.

Expecting the Unexpected: Why wildland firefighters think about heat when it’s cold

Many of us don't think about forest fires during the cold weather months, but an important few definitely have: wildland firefighters working with Washington's Department of Natural Resources. Guest contributor James Ellis is a wildlands firefighter who is also currently incarcerated. Read - or listen to - his story.