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Cloud Peak Energy: “All in” for coal exports from the West Coast
Recent developments make clear that Cloud Peak Energy is fully committed to coal exports from Washington terminals.
2013 Defense budget: green light for Navy’s pursuit of advanced biofuels
Last month, the U.S. Senate took the right steps toward investing in a lower carbon, less dependent fuel infrastructure for our military and society by voting to fund the world’s foremost military biofuels program.
Want to create good jobs? Don’t count on Coal.
In what has become an extremely volatile and declining industry, the evidence shows that coal is a poor foundation for job creation and coal company executives are not to be trusted.
True leadership in building the foundation for a sustainable prosperity
Maud and other Northwest business leaders really understand the connection between environment and economy.
Less coal in our stockings?
The U.S. EPA’s announcement of new standards for mercury is a "really big deal." In the Northwest, coal emissions from China are already the single biggest source of mercury pollution. With increased coal-burning in Asia, that would be a lot more mercury and carbon pollution in our air.
Top Northwest companies lead in taking climate friendly actions
Northwest leaders Nike, Starbucks and Microsoft were recognized last week as the companies in their sectors that were doing the most to increase sustainability and address climate change.
Energy Efficiency: A core climate solution
Increasing the efficiency of the nation’s buildings is a core climate solution. That’s why we were thrilled this morning to read about the announcement by Presidents Obama and Clinton of a new $4 billion program targeted at energy efficiency upgrades in public and private sector buildings over the next two years.
Paul Epstein, A Climate Champion
Dr. Epstein was a real climate and public health champion – he will be greatly missed.
Alaska Airlines taking key steps toward lower carbon flight
By beginning commercial flights using a biofuel blend, Alaska Airlines is showing producers that there will be a market for low-carbon, sustainable alternatives. That will spur innovation, develop scale and drive competition for fuels.
Obama and the American Jobs Act: What happened to energy?
Creating clean energy at scale remains the greatest challenge and opportunity for our generation. And we shouldn't be surprised that powerful voices for the status quo will keep trying to hobble these efforts. But its important to look at a few facts in the midst of all the rhetoric.
Senator Cantwell and AltAir Fuels bring NW step closer to SAFN vision
The global race to supply sustainable jet fuel is on. In the Northwest, the sky is not simply the limit - the sky is a source of boundless opportunity.
State of the Union: An Apollo Project for tomorrow’s energy
The President's call for national leadership in clean economy innovation promises special benefit for communities in the Northwest.
Fueling sustainable job growth, starting with common ground
According to the Brookings Institution, the next economy will be led by metropolitan regions that focus on exports fueled by innovation and low-carbon solutions. There will be geographic winners and losers. We are determined to make sure that our region is a winner that flourishes.
Oregon customers lead in renewable power purchases
Two Oregon utilities, Portland General Electric and PacificCorp are among the top ten in the nation for the amount of renewable power that their customers purchase – voluntary efforts that go further than the state renewable power standard adopted several years ago
Military looking to kick its oil habit, powered by NW farmers and innovators
Climate Solutions has been actively promoting opportunities for Northwest farmers and companies in the clean energy economy, and we are thrilled that the military is taking the lead in weaning itself from oil.
Seattle picked to lead national effort on LED street lights
The region’s leadership in the clean energy economy paid dividends again yesterday when the U.S. Department of Energy picked Seattle City Light to lead a national effort to promote widespread use of light emitting diode (LED) street lights. LED lighting uses far less energy than traditional approaches, and is gaining traction around the country, driven by cities’ desire to reduce global warming pollution and lower operating costs.
Smart, clean vehicles meet the smart grid
New clean car standards, car companies stepping up to produce all electric vehicles and partnerships to help us charge those vehicles efficiently -- this is what innovation looks like.
Northwest will benefit from Nissan's roll-out of a suprisingly affordable all-electric vehicle
Nissan has announced the new Leaf will be available at a price of approximately $25,000, after accounting for federal tax credit for vehicles with advanced batteries. This is especially good news for consumers in Seattle and parts of Oregon, which are poised to be test markets for the first major roll-out of these vehicles
Show us the Money: US pledges $100 Billion Fund for International Adaptation and Technology
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledges $100 billion fund in the context of a global climate agreement to help poorest nations adapt to climate change, preserve forests and deploy low-carbon technologies
