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Why the Northwest’s oil dependence keeps fuel prices high
The Northwest’s dependence on imported fossil fuels leaves households vulnerable to price spikes triggered by global conflicts. By shifting to clean electricity and electric transportation, the region can stabilize energy costs, strengthen resilience, and keep more economic benefits at home.
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Norway releases divest list, EPA ups methane estimates

EU regulators propose ‘stress test’ for banks on climate and energy, March breaks global heat records, Midwestern utility heads for 85% renewable power, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

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Oil credit tightens, clean power grows at record rate

21 nations grow GDP while cutting climate pollution, Renewable Portfolio Standards dubbed an inexpensive success, power prices in negative territory, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy. 

Spread the word: our bright future starts now

Today Climate Solutions launches our Bright Future initiative to demonstrate that the transition to clean energy and a low-carbon economy is within our grasp.

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Tesla ignites frenzy, Hawaii plans for 100% clean power

2.5 million Americans work in clean energy, South Africa and Nevada solar plants provide night-time power, coalition builds behind Clean Power Plan, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

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Scots shut last coal plant, tar sands workers go solar

US boosts estimate of rooftops’ solar potential, Chinese clean energy investment soars, Colorado buying co-ops cut EV prices below $10K after tax credits, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

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Global carbon pollution flat, US electricity use declines

Peabody Coal on verge of bankruptcy, 9 percent more Americans concerned about climate, electricity co-ops lead deployment of solar power in Wisconsin, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

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Leaders pledge joint climate action across 49th parallel

United Airlines blends biofuel into its jet fuel at LAX; February smashes temperature records worldwide; federal agency rejects Oregon LNG terminal; and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

Pledge for parity: Elevating women to act on climate

Women may be the most important resource in our efforts to fight climate change. We are worried about what we are doing to our children now and for generations to come.... and we have more power than you think.

Oregon makes history on clean energy

Oregon is now on its way to have one of the cleanest energy grids in the country. We're so proud!

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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.

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The context for climate action now

The Washington State Legislature is talking about climate: specifically about putting a price on carbon pollution. Can we move from talk to action? Can we win climate and clean energy solutions that are fair, practical and effective? We think that we can, and we are all in.

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Clean energy takes off, launch pad demolished

Submitted by KC Golden on

The fossil fuel age's days are numbered... but not just any number will do. We don’t have time to waste on prolonging our transition to clean energy. An incoming administration full of oil men won't be able to stop the transitionbut we're still progressing too slowly to avoid catastrophic climate disruption.

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