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Standing up to the fossil fuel industry’s war on science
The U.S. president’s latest wild attacks on clean energy are a clear sign that this administration cares more about fealty to the fossil fuel industry than it does about energy affordability, or “energy dominance,” or climate, or anything else.
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Climate Cast: The Latest in Clean Energy Solutions

Buses drive into the future with electric fleets

The transportation sector's immense contribution to global warming makes it a very important place to reduce emissions. That and more new climate and clean energy news in the latest ClimateCast.

I-1631: Coming together to protect Washington and a healthy future

The people of Washington have the opportunity to win one of the most ambitious, effective and far reaching policies to tackle climate change.

EPA won’t be able to roll back auto standards. States and communities won’t have it.

Scott Pruitt is hastily trying to scuttle one of EPA’s signature achievements of the last decade: stronger vehicle emissions and fuel economy standards. But he’s swimming against the tide of economics, technology, and overwhelming public support. And the state governments that won these standards aren’t going to give them up.

Solar shines, and renewables rise around the world

In this week's ClimateCast: solar and wind continue to prove their resilience; new calls for climate justice, and why it's really time to talk about electrifying everything.

Washington Legislature fails to pass 100% fossil-free electricity

Utilities obstructed the passage of HB 2995, a measure backed by a coalition of labor, environmental, clean energy and conservation organizations that would have led Washington State to a fossil fuel-free future.

Coal phaseout continues; states on fire for climate action

US support increases for phasing out coal; some utilities show a greater taste for renewables, and more in this week's ClimateCast.

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One step closer to limiting climate pollution in Oregon

On Oregon's birthday, State House and Senate Committees both advance the Clean Energy Jobs bill. 

Climate action in Oregon, and clean energy everywhere

In this week's ClimateCast: An Oregon bill seeks to account for the true cost of climate pollution. Clean energy deployments are on the rise--but so are portentious impacts of global warming.

Show some love for climate action

Washington State has a chance to deliver on some of the most ambitious climate policy anywhere in the country. Valentine’s Day is a key deadline.

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Reducing Pollution, Investing in Solutions

Clean energy, cost saving, job creating investments from the ten states that have already put a price on climate pollution

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We're the ones writing this story

Given the choice between optimism and pessimism these days, it can be hard to land on optimism, especially concerning our climate and the effect we are having on it. But, remember, we are the ones writing our own story—we can steer our plotline as it unfolds towards the future.

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