Notes from a Warming, Changing Arctic
Friends of Cooper Island presents George Divoky: Notes from a Warming, Changing Arctic
Growth in EV use could lead to next oil glut in 2020s
Utilities move to cut coal use despite stay on Clean Power Plan, Shell replaces executive who led Arctic oil push, Midwest wind generation sets new records, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
Washington State takes steps to strengthen Clean Air Rule, cut emissions
Cleaner air ahead! Washington's Department of Ecology is giving itself the opportunity to strengthen new plans to cut carbon emissions and to accelerate our state's transition to a clean-powered, sustainable economy.
Northwest Wood-Based Biofuels & Co-Products Conference
The 2nd annual Northwest Wood-Based Biofuels & Co-Products Conference is an opportunity for regional leaders to communicate research findings and promote collaboration to convert wood to biofuels with focus on supply chain development, environmental impacts, co-products development for economic viability, K-12 education, and workforce development. Although the focus of the two-day conference will be on regional efforts, a national and global perspective would also be included.
Three themes will be highlighted at the conference:
After COP 21: Achieving Business Success in a Low Carbon Economy
Join Climate Solutions, NBIS and a panel of business and climate action leaders for first-hand perspectives on the momentum of the Paris climate agreement its implications for Washington businesses.
Solar and EVs advance as Washington Legislature passes midpoint
Washington’s short legislative session is more than half completed—and we’re cautiously optimistic that this session could include big wins for the environment and our climate. But don’t pop the bubbly just yet!
This law would send WA backwards on climate action (that's the wrong direction)
When it comes to global warming, we can't afford inaction. But that's what some Washington lawmakers are proposing, with a bill that would halt efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our state.
Cities Moving on Clean Energy
American cities are reducing climate pollution by investing in energy efficiency, renewables, grid innovations, and clean transportation.
The Coal to Clean Imperative
Puget Sound Energy is a crucial player on Washington's path toward a clean energy future, but its 20-year resource plan falls significantly short on the urgency and boldness we need to make deep, near-term carbon reduction.
Making Carbon Pricing Work for Heavy Industry
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce and the Clean Tech Alliance invite you to hear Dr. Paul Brooks of Tata Steel give a European energy-intensive industry perspective on climate change policy, carbon pricing, and industrial competitiveness.