Press Releases

America's clean-energy revolution hits a big roadblock

Jun 23, 2010

America’s clean energy revolution hit a big roadblock today, as coal and oil lobbies once again stalled Congressional action. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid – clearly frustrated and disappointed – announced that the forthcoming Senate debate will focus more narrowly on oil spill response, missing an historic opportunity to get serious about climate and clean energy solutions.

Montana businesses issue statement on clean energy economy as Senate Democrats caucus in Washington D.C.

Jun 16, 2010

Business leaders throughout Montana sent its economic case for support for building the clean energy economy to Senators Baucus and Tester encouraging them to stand behind a comprehensive approach that includes a price on carbon

New TV Ad Campaign in Washington Thanks Senators Cantwell and Murray for Standing Up for Clean Energy and Defeating Murkowski’s Big Oil Bailout

Jun 14, 2010

A series of new ads are being launched this week to thank Senators Cantwell and Murray and other key Senators who helped defeat the disapproval resolution sponsored by Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Ala.).

Major Employers, Outdoor Industries, and Small Businesses Urge Immediate Action on Comprehensive Climate, Clean Energy Legislation

Jun 03, 2010

Hundreds of businesses across the region demand action – New polls show strong public support

Senate Gets Cracking on Clean Energy and Climate - MT outlets release

May 12, 2010

Will they stand up to the fossil fuel lobby and deliver real solutions?

Senate Gets Cracking on Clean Energy and Climate - OR outlets release

May 12, 2010

Will they stand up to the fossil fuel lobby and deliver real solutions?

Senate Gets Cracking on Clean Energy and Climate - WA outlets release

May 12, 2010

Will they stand up to the fossil fuel lobby and deliver real solutions?

National Clean Car Standards Show Value of State Leadership, Clean Air Act, and Business Innovation

Apr 01, 2010

Statement by Climate Soutions

Climate Solutions' response to President Obama's announcement on Copenhagen climate agreement

Dec 18, 2009

Statement by Climate Solutions’ Policy Director KC Golden, from Copenhagen

Audio file of Montanans in Copenhagen

Dec 16, 2009

Audio file of Montanans in Copenhagen

Senator Merkley and Governor Gregoire Call for Swift Action on Federal Clean Energy Jobs Bill

Sep 30, 2009

Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Governor Christine Gregoire of Washington, along with business and community leaders, joined a press conference via telephone to discuss the US Senate's introduction of the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act. The participants applauded the Senate on its leadership on climate change and stressed the importance of passing strong clean energy legislation this year.

101 Montana Business Leaders Urge Senators to Support Strong Climate and Energy Legislation

Sep 25, 2009

A wide diversity of 100 Montana business leaders - encouraged by the thousands of new jobs that could be created with national climate and energy legislation - sent a letter today to their U.S. Senators urging them to support a strong bill when the issue comes before them later this fall.

Thousands rally in Seattle for a healthy climate and clean energy

May 21, 2009

A spirited crowd estimated at 2,000 people gathered outside an EPA hearing in Seattle on May 21, urging the Obama Administration to take action on reducing global warming pollution. Hundreds of children and students joined members of the faith community, health officials, business leaders, environmental leaders, and elected officials to call upon the administration and congress to address the threat to public health posed by global warming pollution, support real solutions to global warming, create more green jobs and opportunity in the growing clean energy economy and end America’s dependence on dirty energy sources like coal.

Obama’s clean car plan reduces global warming pollution, dependence on fossil fuels

May 19, 2009

Statement by Climate Solutions’ Executive Director Gregg Small

Rally in Seattle for Climate, Clean Energy Jobs, Healthy Communities

May 19, 2009

Diverse Groups Unite to Rally outside EPA Hearing on Global Warming Pollution

Congress Stepping Up To Climate Solutions

May 14, 2009

 

Governor’s Climate Bill Passes State House

Apr 15, 2009

Bill would clean up coal and transportation emissions; reduce costly dependence on fossil fuels