News Releases

Tom Steyer, Governor Inslee Issue Clarion Call for West Coast Leadership to Address Climate Change

May 13, 2013

Investor/Philanthropist and Governor Stress Global Warming as an Economic Imperative at Climate Solutions Annual Breakfast

Heinz and Goldman Award Winners Call on Administration to Reject Keystone Pipeline

May 09, 2013

KC Golden Among 20 Winners of Prestigious Awards to Sign Joint Letter

Rural Clean Energy in OR - Stories of Success

Jan 30, 2013

Rural Success Stories Show Harvesting Clean Energy Practical, Profitable

Business and Climate Leaders Call on New Administrator to ‘drive regional climate action’

Jan 17, 2013

DOE Taps New Head of BPA for First Time in Decade

Students Return to Better Buildings

Sep 13, 2012

Washington Public Schools Saving Energy, Seeing Benefits

Climate Solutions advocate and policy architect honored with prestigious Heinz Award

Sep 12, 2012

KC Golden recognized for encouraging cities, businesses and utilities to tackle climate challenge

Snohomish County receives Jobs Now grants

Aug 09, 2012

State grants will bring jobs and investment to Snohomish County

Students discover power and possibility of renewable energy as a career

Jul 02, 2012

New Solutions Stories video: a partnership between Columbia Gorge Community College and Focus the Nation highlights the renewable energy workforce as a driving factor in rural economic development.

STATEMENT FROM BETH DOGLIO, CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR FOR POWER PAST COAL, RESPONDING TO ARMY CORPS LETTER ON FULL REVIEW OF COAL EXPORT

Jun 18, 2012

“We need a thorough, comprehensive and transparent review looking at the cumulative impacts of all of the coal export terminals. We cannot look at each proposal with blinders on,” said Beth Doglio, Campaign Director for Power Past Coal. “The Army Corps is ignoring the serious impacts these proposals would have on communities from Montana to Eastern Washington and along our coasts

Statement on Governor Kitzhaber's Ten Year Energy Plan

Jun 04, 2012

Governor Kitzhaber's plan is an important opportunity to accelerate our region’s transition from a fossil-fueled past to a clean energy future.

Compost At Scale Shows Success In Cutting Carbon, Building Soils and Growing Business

Apr 25, 2012

Cedar Grove Largest Single Dedicated Yard-Waste Composting Facility in U.S

Broad constituency to deliver over 40,000 signatures to Commissioner Goldmark against coal export

Feb 29, 2012

Citing concerns about local health, business impacts, group represents communities throughout Washington

Energy efficiency repowering Washington’s workforce and public spaces

Feb 28, 2012

Stories show how local businesses and public entities are saving energy and creating jobs

Energy efficiency repowering Washington’s workforce and public spaces

Feb 27, 2012

Stories show how local businesses and public entities are saving energy and creating jobs

COAL EXPORT THE WRONG DIRECTION FOR LONGVIEW

Feb 23, 2012

Statement from Brett Vandenheuvel, Columbia Riverkeeper and Power Past Coal coalition in response to Millenium Bulk Terminals filing permit for 44 million ton coal export facility in Longview, WA

Energy Efficiency Bolsters Region’s Economies

Jan 19, 2012

Stories showcase how small businesses, commercial building owners and communities benefit from energy efficiency products and initiatives

Climate Solutions Expands Board of Directors

Jan 04, 2012

Clean Energy Experts Join Experienced Team

Alaska Airlines Taking Key Steps Toward Lower Carbon Flight

Nov 09, 2011

Statement from Ross Macfarlane, Senior Advisor, Business Partnerships for Climate Solutions

Natural Systems Key to Addressing Climate Change

Oct 24, 2011

“Biocarbon” Vital Solution, Complement to Clean Energy Revolution

Climate Solutions Adds Washington State Director

Oct 13, 2011

Policy Expert Moves Up to Oversee State Program

Climate Solutions Expands Team Working on Pioneer Cities Project

Oct 04, 2011

Urban Planning Expert Joins New Energy Cities Program

Clean Energy Economy Extensive in Northwest

Aug 10, 2011

Launch of Project Features Energy Efficiency Leaders and Shows Solutions on the Ground

Groundbreaking Study Details Viable Pathway to Develop Sustainable Aviation Biofuels Industry in Northwest

May 25, 2011

Political support needed to jumpstart growth of domestic biofuels industry

Bill Gates Calls for Multiple Breakthroughs and Political Leadership to Address Climate Change

May 11, 2011

Climate Solutions Annual Event Sells Out and Breaks Goals.

Millennium withdraws permit application for coal export mega-terminal in Longview, WA

Mar 15, 2011

Ongoing revelations about company’s deceptions around terminal size dogged application

Historic agreement reached to phase out coal-burning in Washington

Mar 05, 2011

"This agreement provides tens of millions of dollars to Lewis County for community economic development and local energy efficiency improvement projects that will create good, new local jobs," said Climate Solutions policy specialist Jessica Finn Coven.

Cherry Point Coal Export Facility Would Impact Health, Community, and Waterfront Business

Mar 01, 2011

STATEMENT FROM BOB FERRIS AT RE-SOURCES FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES

Outrage at Discovery of Hidden Plan for Massive Coal Export Facility in Longview, WA

Feb 15, 2011

 

Statement of LeeAnne Beres, Executive Director of Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light, on the challenge to the Longview Coal Export Terminal Permit

Dec 13, 2010

The health of our neighbors – both here in Washington and around the globe in China – got a second chance today in the form of an appeal challenging a permit to build a coal export terminal in Longview, Washington. Washington’s religious community supports the appeal to the Shoreline Hearings Board filed by a coalition of environmental organizations, and calls on the Board to revoke the permit.

Statement of LeeAnne Beres, Executive Director of Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light

Dec 13, 2010

On the challenge to the Longview Coal Export Terminal Permit

Coalition Challenges Permit Allowing Dirty Coal Export to Asia from WA Port

Dec 13, 2010

Longview coal export plan ignores impacts on human health, air quality and global climate

Statement of Cherie Eichholz, Executive Director of Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility

Dec 13, 2010

On the challenge to the Longview Coal Export Terminal Permit

COMMISSIONERS CONDEMN COMMUNITY TO FUTURE OF DIRTY COAL EXPORT

Nov 23, 2010

COWLITZ COUNTY APPROVES PERMIT FOR LONGVIEW COAL EXPORT FACILITY

Growing community of voices demand a better future than dirty coal export

Nov 16, 2010

Groups urge County commission to deny (or delay) permit for Longview coal export facility

Puget Sound Joins Thousands of 350.org Events Across the Planet

Oct 08, 2010

World’s Largest Day of Practical Action to fight Climate Change

Citizens of SW Washington support conservation, even in hard times

Sep 15, 2010

VANCOUVER— Recent polling conducted in Southwest Washington indicates there is deep concern for the natural environment and strong support for policies and public officials who support conservation measures.

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 - WA 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 - MT 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