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The fire next timeby Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on
LA County wildfires and the future of insurance, Junk fees can be employed by utilities for higher energy bills, and The fire this time: Climate leadership under Trump 2.0
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This fall, the Northwest won big on climate actionby Jonathan Lee on
Despite a bleak outlook for climate action nationally, the people of the Pacific Northwest showed up in a big way this November, demonstrating that when communities get organized and work together for a healthier future, we can accomplish remarkable victories.
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JONATHAN LAWSONReasons for gratitude in the clean energy Northwestby 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 CollaborativeTaking out the trash just got cleaner and quieterby 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 MITCHELLClean energy progress in the balanceby 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 Unless it's repealed.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 pumpsby 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 DAVISMassive data centers needn't be massive pollutersby 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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In the face of danger: a personal account of wildland firefighting
As wildfire season approaches, we present a gripping, first-person account of wildland firefighting in Washington State. The latest in a series of personal impacts from wildfires.