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We won't be pushed backward: No on I-2117

If passed by Washington voters this fall, Initiative 2117 would repeal the Climate Commitment Act, and erase funding for myriad clean energy projects, environmental justice initiatives, and good jobs. Further, the state would be blocked from any action on capping pollution and making polluters pay for their carbon pollution moving forward.

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Year Two of the CCA: More Money Coming to Washington Communities

On the heels of a fruitful legislative session

Winning on climate in WA: the importance of perseverance

We notched some clean energy victories in Olympia this year, but there's more work yet to do. And nothing is over until it's over.

Washington deepens its commitment to clean energy with two new climate laws on the books

HB 1589 focuses on proactive and customer-forward gas utility planning, while SB 6058 sets the stage for a broader carbon market

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Deepening WA's clean energy commitment

How a lesser known bill moving through WA's 2024 legislative session will double down on clean energy by putting people first

Climate is our priority: Washington legislative mid-session update

Nearly at the midpoint of Washington's 2024 legislative session, legislators are taking action on some of the state's top climate priorities. Here's where more pressure is needed as the session continues.

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Busting the myths: clean energy does work in the cold

We have examples from across the country and worldwide that ought to close the confidence gap once and for all: yes, clean energy technologies work during cold weather.

Stop oil companies' greenwashing and price-gouging.

Washington residents shouldn't be harmed by oil companies' price gouging as we transition to a clean energy economy. Take action now!

Kids deserve safe and healthy rides to school

Did you know that the air pollution inside a diesel bus can be 4-12 times higher than outside? It's time for WA legislators to accelerate our transition to healthy, clean-energy school buses.

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Washington Legislates: Our Climate Priorities for 2024

The Washington State Legislature has begun its short session. Climate priorities include Climate Commitment Act investments, supporting healthy environments for students and families with electric school buses and clean buildings, and holding the oil industry accountable.