It’s a big bill, but not beautiful: Congress set to undermine climate progress

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Senate and House Republican leaders have been scrambling to complete work on a budget reconciliation bill which would balloon the national debt by extending tax breaks for wealthy Americans, while restricting access to healthcare and other key social services, and scaling back major clean energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.
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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.
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).
City of Roses (COR) Disposal & Recycling is making history as the first trash hauler in Portland to operate zero-emission electric garbage trucks.
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.
Washington’s students and schools will receive considerable benefits from the Climate Commitment Act, but Initiative 2117 threatens these critical investments.
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 Unless it's repealed.
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
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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