Green investment surging; rethinking weatherization
Oil drilling suspended in Canadian Arctic, clean fuel rule survives challenge in Oregon, New York State sets higher climate targets, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions
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A last chance for clean fuels and public transit
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.
WA Legislature must stand up to pressure from Big Oil
Undue influence from the oil industry is putting Washington’s health, climate, safety, and communities at risk. A diverse coalition is asking the State Legislature to stand up against the pressure.
WA Legislature should stand up to pressure from Big Oil
A diverse coalition is calling on the State Legislature to stand up to the undue influence of the oil industry that is putting Washington’s health, climate, safety, and communities at risk.
Cities Get Clean Energy
City leaders across the United States see that energy efficiency means not only carbon reduction but also good government and sound economic policy
Who's running the Port of Seattle? Candidates Forum June 29
With an election on the way, here's a valuable opportunity to hear Port Commissioner candidates discuss their vision for a prosperous and sustainable public port.
Resilience as the Crossroads of Race and Climate Justice
At Got Green? they know a grassroots movement led by frontline communities is necessary in order to create the world where people and the earth can thrive. Guests from the Cordillera Human Rights Alliance - Audrey Beltran, Cynthia Dacanay-Jaramillo, and Nelson Salvador - are making a stop in Seattle as part of their Canada-US tour, leading up to the International People's Tribune in DC.
Clean fuels or better transit? A false choice for Washington
The oil industry doesn't like competition. That's why their lobbyists are working around the clock to stop Governor Inslee from adopting a Clean Fuels Standard, and telling lawmakers that we have to choose between clean air and investment in transporation infrastructure. Not true.
Bellevue builds clean energy cred
Bellevue, WA has been quietly earning accolades for its achievements in sustainability, clean energy and energy efficiency. What's next for this leading city?
New study undermines jobs case for Whatcom coal terminal
Jobs, jobs, jobs?A new study shows that this proposed coal terminal is not prepared to deliver on promises of economic benefit.