Reflecting on 25 years of creative advocacy and effective action on climate, and how our past victories prepare us for serious work ahead
Arch Coal falters, along with its hopes for coal export through the Northwestby Ross Macfarlane on
The US coal industry dreams of finding a lifeline in exporting to Asia. But the markets have spoken, and are saying little in support of that fantasy.
Transit-oriented neighborhoods will save energy—it's their densityby Elizabeth Willmott on
Developing transit-oriented affordable housing (along with a robust transit system) can be a powerful climate solution for cities, increasing efficiencies and reducing the need for driving.
Yes we Are! Clean Power Plan ratifies energy transitionby KC Golden on
Is the new federal Clean Power Plan strong enough? Does it expand the bounds of the possible, so we can do what’s necessary to address the climate crisis?
Final Clean Power rules tougher, less friendly to gasby Seth Zuckerman on
Second-largest U.S. coal company files for bankruptcy, small businesses can finance solar arrays on their property tax bills, UPS aims for 12 percent renewable fuel by 2017, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
"The clean energy age is launching."by Climate Solutions on
"The fossil fuel age is winding down..." Northwest leaders respond to the Obama administration's Clean Power Plan
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This fall, here's how we protect climate progress in Washington:
• Vote NO on I-2066
• Vote NO on I-2117
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• Support restoring the Climate Protection Program
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