http://climatesolutions.org Site News daily 1 2008-12-22T18:58:39Z http://climatesolutions.org/resources/climate-change/too-hot-for-hot-chocolate Seriously, we need to solve the climate crisis: In the coming decades, climate change could severely limit production in the region — disrupting local farmers and squeezing global chocolate supply. No publisher suzanne 2011-09-30T18:34:55Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/programs/aviation-biofuels-initiative/safn_news/crop-could-harvest-hundreds-of-bio-fuel-jobs-in-washington Amid the doom and gloom of the economy today, there is a bright spot to report. It comes in the form of a new industry, and green jobs for Washington. KING 5's Glenn Farley reports. No publisher chris 2011-08-12T22:39:12Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/programs/aviation-biofuels-initiative/crop-could-harvest-hundreds-of-bio-fuel-jobs-in-washington Amid the doom and gloom of the economy today, there is a bright spot to report. It comes in the form of a new industry, and green jobs for Washington. KING 5's Glenn Farley reports. No publisher chris 2011-08-12T22:30:02Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/clean-tech-renewable-energy-to-benefit-from-regional-grants "With this grant approval by the Department of Commerce, we are on our way to establishing the Peninsula region as a leader in renewable energy programs for this part of the country, said Kent Myers, City Manager of Port Angeles, a public partner in the Clallam County Economic Development Council. No publisher suzanne blcs home WASucces 2011-03-10T21:55:31Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/u.-s.-commerce-department-invests-4.4-million-to-promote-green-energy-growth-in-southern-idaho U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Fernandez said, “This EDA investment will support local businesses and strengthen the local workforce by helping to prepare College of Southern Idaho students for jobs in the state’s growing alternative energy sector.” No publisher suzanne IDSuccess home 2011-03-10T22:06:21Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/solopower-thin-film-solar-plant-promises-new-jobs-for-wilsonville By year's end, the company said, 170 workers will be making thin-film photovoltaic products in a Wilsonville plant that's ultimately expected to employ 500. No publisher suzanne blcs ORSucces Oregon home 2011-08-09T19:42:59Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/team-up-presents-gigs4good-featuring-kris-orlowski-for-climate-solutions Come and experience a special night of music as Seattle's own Kris Orlowski performs alongside the Passenger String Quartet with the very talented Star Anna opening the night to benefit Climate Solutions, at one of Seattle's best and most unique live music venues, The Triple Door. No publisher suzanne home 2011-01-05T21:16:54Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/oregon-must-create-a-market-of-early-adopters One reason we created the New Energy Cities program at Climate Solutions was to elevate the conversation and focus on a small number of city and utility partnerships that are serious about the degree of innovation needed to create a clean, efficient energy system at the local level. No publisher suzanne blcs home Oregon 2011-01-10T21:26:57Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/worlds-biggest-wind-farm-one-step-closer-bringing-jobs-to-eastern-oregon The Caithness Shepherds Flat project will be sited in Eastern Oregon and bring hundreds of new construction jobs to the area. No publisher suzanne blcs home Oregon 2011-10-10T21:21:58Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/looking-forward-from-cancun Climate Solutions board member James Dailey attended the United Nations climate conference in Cancun. He says he’s optimistic because he’s seen how business is bringing serious resources to the climate change table. No publisher suzanne blcs home 2010-12-13T16:51:00Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/west-coast-states-offer-a-different-vision-in-cancun “The regions – and especially the forward-looking, cutting edge regions like the West Coast – are really on point for pushing the envelope, pushing the next round of climate solutions and policy progress. And the Western Climate Initiative is an important part of that.” --KC Golden, Policy Director, Climate Solutions. No publisher suzanne home 2010-12-06T16:03:52Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/seattle-project-awarded-federal-energy-grant The Bullitt Foundation's Cascadia Center for Sustainable Design and Construction is one of 24 recipients of a U.S. Department of Energy technical assistance grant to dramatically reduce the energy used in commercial buildings No publisher suzanne blcs home 2011-10-10T20:32:43Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/40-million-to-help-make-seattle-hospitals-buildings-green The aim is to retrofit Harborview, Swedish, Virginia Mason and Group Health Cooperative using $2.4 million in grant funding and more than $18 million in other funds. Hospitals are responsible for disproportionate amount of greenhouse gases. No publisher suzanne home 2010-11-11T20:19:23Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/biomass-and-wind-projects-move-forward-in-idaho The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a contract between Idaho Power and developers of the Yellowstone Power biomass project at the Emerald Forest Sawmill in Emmett. The project is being developed by Dick Vinson of Thompson Falls, MT. No publisher suzanne IDSuccess home 2011-03-10T22:48:28Z News Item http://climatesolutions.org/news/oregon-wins-electric-vehicle-industry-award The World Electric Vehicle Association (WEVA) recognizes leaders as “E-Visionaries” for their use of clean, efficient and sustainable modes of transportation. E-Visionary award recipients are examples for communities around the world to emulate. No publisher suzanne home 2010-11-02T17:57:16Z News Item