Seattle's New Energy Code Breaks the Mold
The City of Seattle took a crucial step toward its long-term goal of carbon neutrality
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Seattle Sets Its Sights on Carbon Neutrality
The Seattle City Council voted unanimously to pass the
EVs Winning the Race in the Northwest
The early results are in: electric vehicles (EVs) are selling faster than the Toyota Prius hybrid did when it was first introduced to the market, a
An extra special session in Washington State
On May 13, the Washington State legislature started its 30 day special session, an addition to the 105 day “regular” session that ended last month. Unable to pass a budget during the regular session, the legislators are back after meeting with constituents in their home districts. Here's a look at some of the key budget issues that Climate Solutions is following.
Why Oyster Farmers Believe in Climate Change
The oceans do us a huge favor: almost one-third of the carbon dioxide we produce doesn’t stay in the atmosphere, but
Sweating global warming? Northwest Biocarbon Initiative might just cool you down
Why would 220 people come out on a rainy February night to Seattle’s Town Hall to discuss the well-known power of plants to absorb carbon?
Community Energy Advice from Massachusetts
On February 15, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources’ Green Communities Division
Cloud Peak Energy: “All in” for coal exports from the West Coast
There’s an old joke that explains the difference between being “involved” and being “committed.” Think of a ham and eggs breakfast. The hen is involved, the pig is committed. Recent developments make clear that Cloud Peak Energy is fully committed to coal exports from Washington terminals.
Caveat Investor
A new Sightline report details huge financial risks for Australian coal export startup.
Taking Aim at Emissions Reduction
Working with numerous Northwest cities over the past four years, the New Energy Cities team has learned many lessons about how cities can accelerat