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Mainstreaming climate risk... and clean energy opportunity

by Gregg Small on

Our annual dinner with Kate Gordon in Portland this week laid the groundwork for a season of effective climate action in Oregon and Washington. 

Climate governors live from Bonn: a Twitter Q&A

by Climate Solutions on

On November 14, Climate Solutions hosted a live Twitter Q&A on climate and clean energy issues with Oregon Governor Kate Brown and Washington Governor Jay Inslee.

Election results suggest a US committed to climate action. But when?

by Devon Downeysmith on

Recent election results in the Northwest suggest communities ready to act on climate... and more of the most recent news on climate and clean energy.

Will we always (or ever) have Paris?

by Duncan Marsh on

This just in, re. the Paris climate agreement: US businesses, civil society, state and local governments, and in fact the United States itself, are all Still In.

New Coalition Formed to Advance Zero Energy Buildings in Oregon

by Mara Gross on

Oregon Governor Brown issued executive orders advancing energy efficiency and electric vehicles, and a new coalition announced its formation to accelerate the rapid adoption of zero energy buildings in Oregon. 

World: On we go, Trumplessly

by KC Golden on

The Trump administration's fossil-fueled presence in Bonn seems mainly focused on flipping the bird at the rest of the world.  But the world seems determined to press ahead on climate–possibly more so in spite of Trump's intransigence.

Home Runs 4 Hurricane Recovery? Let's bill the perps instead

by KC Golden on

Let’s get real, baseball fans. We need a serious federal commitment to short-term and long-term recovery.

Progress on the winds (and the solar) of change

by Devon Downeysmith on

A number of clean energy firsts; public transportation goes electric; and more of the latest news in climate and clean energy.

Repeal (?), Resilience, and Resistance

by Devon Downeysmith on

Last week's attack on the Clean Power Plan comes during a season of extreme weather disasters and increasing alarm about our warming climate. But there's good news about EVs, business engagement, and polling on climate. 

The King is dead

by KC Golden on

The Northwest coal export battle was a fateful crossroads, and the tyranny of fossil fuels is waning. In its place, we're launching a new clean energy era. 

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As the largest provider of roadside assistance services in the Evergreen State, AAA Washington responds to calls for all kinds of jams — and soon they’ll be responding to help with more fossil-free vehicles.