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When your house is on fire

by Derek Hoshiko on

Of course, none of us think of ourselves as climate deniers. But something makes us flinch from bad news, hard conversations, and uncomfortable conclusions. 

Climate Solutions Bolsters its Leadership As It Gears up for 20th Year in Action

by Kimberly Larson on

Seattle, WA:  Climate Solutions is deepening its bench of seasoned leadership with the addition of Duncan Marsh as Director of Programs.  Marsh comes to the organization after 11 years at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as its Director of International Climate Policy.  There he led international policy work on issues such as reducing emissions from forests and land use, adaptation and climate finance. Prior to joining TNC, he served on the U.S.

The climate of coverage: news media on climate consequences

by Mara Gross and Jonathan Lawson on

We need more from the media than rain-soaked newscasters reporting from hurricane regions to help audiences understand the climate crisis and what we can do solve it. 

Many reasons for hope, but also much to fear

by Devon Downeysmith on

Devastation in Puerto Rico, a major win against coal, hope, frustration, and more in our climate and clean energy news roundup.

How about some good news for a change?

by Beth Doglio on

Coal export on the Columbia River is over. How do you like them apples?

Washington’s largest utility takes a major step toward 100% clean electricity

by Kelly Hall on

Puget Sound Energy announced a tentative agreement that will help them transition away from using dirty coal power in the next decade. 

On climate disruption, ending silence and heeding science

by Devon Downeysmith on

Breaking through Climate Silence  In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Pope Francis called upon leaders and officials still denying climate change to open their eyes, saying that leaders have “a moral responsibility to act.” In Florida, the US state hit hardest by Hurricane Irma,

Stronger together: working for a clean and fair economy

by Beth Doglio on

Opportunities for shared prosperity will abound in a clean energy world.

Hope under heavy skies

by Gregg Small on

We're gaining momentum towards 100% clean energy. Here's how we're laying the groundwork, and what comes next.

I walked in to work today full of fire.

by Gregg Small on

We, too, now live in a part of the world in which climate change, and its threats to our health and security, are an entirely personal matter.

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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.