All posts by alex epstein
Alex was Field Manager with Climate Solutions, and previously was a youth vote lead for Obama’s campaign for change in 2008 and member of the central recruiting team for Power Shift 2011, the largest youth convergence on Climate Change.
Oct 14: We come together for climate action
By: Alex Epstein on October 4, 2015
#PeoplesClimate actions are taking place across the country on Oct 14! In Seattle, join author Naomi Klein and a diverse coalition of local leaders bringing hope and action to the fight against climate change.
Now we’re in business! Washington takes action on climate
By: Alex Epstein on July 29, 2015
Thank Governor Inslee for responding to the threat of global warming—and ask him to continue working for just and equitable climate action that works for all Washington residents.
A last chance for clean fuels and public transit
By: Alex Epstein on June 29, 2015
Yesterday's agreement on Washington's transportation budget allowed a "poison pill" to stand, pitting transit funding against a clean fuels standard. This is a win for the oil industry, not Washington values. Public transit funding shouldn’t be held hostage against clean air.
Oil companies want you to skip this
By: Alex Epstein on February 12, 2015
Oil companies think they can pollute our planet and our politics while leaving us no choice. Together, we can prove them wrong.
Climate action: unstoppable
By: Alex Epstein on January 28, 2015
On Tuesday, hearing rooms at the State Capitol in Olympia were overflowing with people waiting to tell legislators that it's time for climate action. Join us this Saturday in Olympia or Seattle to learn more about proposed climate legislation in WA.
TAKE ACTION: protect clean fuels in Oregon
By: Alex Epstein on November 3, 2014
Oregon is facing an important choice: it’s time to add your voice.
Your vote is your voice for climate action
By: Alex Epstein on October 28, 2014
Where is your ballot right now? On your coffee table? In a pile? With a week left until the election, it’s time to remember that your vote is your voice for climate action.
Oil trains in WA? The price is too darn high
By: Alex Epstein on October 23, 2014
In the last week of October, Washington residents have a rare opportunity to raise our concerns about oil train safety and the prospect of even more unsafe oil trains rolling through our cities and towns. Attend a hearing in Spokane or Olympia and say no to big oil!
No time for the sidelines: youth take the lead in climate organizing
By: Alex Epstein on October 10, 2014
Do you remember the 21st of September? Generation Y and Z don’t want the credit for making history on the day of the largest climate mobilization EVER, but they deserve a lot of it.
Climate action now: Let's keep making history!
By: Alex Epstein on October 6, 2014
After last month's giant climate marches, it's time to make sure the Northwest continues to lead the country towards a clean energy future. Add your voice to this call: let's keep making history!