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Poll: Clean Fuels backed by two thirds of Washington voters

by Jonathan Lawson on

A new poll shows that by a dramatic margin, Washingtonians want our lawmakers to act to reduce the climate-harming pollution that comes from fossil-fuelled transportation.

Why doesn't Washington have a Clean Fuel Standard (yet)?

by Climate Solutions on

Tailpipe exhaust is responsible for nearly half of Washington state’s climate and air pollution--call it a sin of emission. We can reverse the trend by passing a Clean Fuel Standard--just as Oregon, California and BC have already done.

YES: Oregon will lead on climate in 2020

by Meredith Connolly on

Climate and clean energy advocates are determined to make 2020 a year of climate progress in Oregon. Here's how.

Big oil: even more dangerous than you thought

by Jonathan Lawson on

Oil and gas industries' latest hidden health hazard: radioactive waste; Electric trucks are coming... but not fast enough; those stories and more in the new ClimateCast. 

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

by Gregg Small on

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!

Our plan for 2020: more climate progress in WA

by Kelly Hall on

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.

2020: Climate goes on the offense

by Gregg Small on

We won major climate and clean energy victories in 2019, but we are entering 2020 with a list of unfinished business in both Washington and Oregon. Here's how we're going on the offense this year for climate progress.

First up for 2020: Clean Fuels for WA!

by Ben Jones on

Washington's legislature this year has an important piece of unfinished business: a Clean Fuel Standard that will take a bite out of our state's largest source of emissions, protecting our health and our climate.

Oregon is falling behind on climate action

by Jonathan Lee on

A growing list of states and territories have adopted carbon pricing policies, enacted more robust low-carbon fuel standards, and committed to a timeline for transitioning to 100% clean electricity, but Oregon is not among them.

Maintaining hope in the age of climate change

by Devon Downeysmith on

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

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