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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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Our plan for 2020: more climate progress in WA

Over the course of a quick eight weeks, Washington lawmakers will consider hundreds of proposals. Here are five climate bills we need to keep top priority on their agenda.

Maintaining hope in the age of climate change

What it's like to read climate news every day: some days, it’s inspiring. Other days, it weighs heavy on the heart.

Remind AAA of Oregon to #DoBetterOnClimate

We need one more big push to make clear to AAA of Oregon and other corporate interests that blocking climate action is bad for business.

Climate conversations belong at your table

Talking about climate can be an important part of Thanksgiving meals and hangouts. We've got some tips to make it productive, a little easier—and absolutely inspiring.

No, no, no on Eyman's I-976

Tim Eyman's latest voter initiative would be a disaster for transportation in Washington; for public safety, and for the climate. 

How I Was Swept Up in a Climate Revolution

I begged my mom to let me skip school and spend my measly savings on a trip to New York, to the epicenter of the largest climate mobilization in U.S. history.

Gen Z doesn’t want your climate hope—they want you to act. Here’s how.

Last week's Climate Strike brought me to tears—did you feel the same? How will we respond to this moment?

Climate strikers believe in—and will fight for—a clean energy future

A movement led by young people gets ready for a week of climate action

Follow the (young) leaders

Time to show overwhelming support for equitable and urgent climate action! The youth behind tomorrow's climate sttike are leading the way to a better future–let’s have their backs.

Climate Strike: we were all kids once—let’s show up for them

We CAN act together to slow climate change and mitigate the harms we and others will face...we MUST take the reins of responsibility and do everything we can to leave behind our reliance on fossil fuels...and, by taking action together, we WILL accelerate our transition to an equitable clean energy future.

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Oregon reclaims leadership on climate action

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: After partisan delay and denial tactics in the Oregon Legislature, Governor Kate Brown stepped up and fulfilled her long-standing promise to take strong executive action to address the climate crisis.

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Rally at Oregon Capitol

Delay is denial: Oregon's climate emergency needs us all

Our #1 priority remains comprehensive statewide climate action. The bill to make this happen, Senate Bill 1530, was just passed by the joint budget committees and is currently ready for a vote on the Senate floor. However, immediately after the budget vote this morning, eleven Senate Republicans fled the Capitol yet again to deny quorum for the Senate to conduct any business.

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You're going to want to be a part of this Wave!

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Bringing together the Portland Timbers and the Seattle Sounders—along with more than 100 other teams, iconic NW gathering places, and more—The Wave represents a new chapter in our region's progress towards clean energy sustainability and a healthy climate. Join us!

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