- A snowball rolling downhill
by Nora Weaver on
The clean energy economy is coming, and the northwest is poised to lead it into being. Sometimes it seems like a struggle, sometimes it seems inevitable. Here's the story of one person working to grow our solar industry, and how it fits into a clean energy vision for the future.
- Enough is enough! Stand with the Lummi against big coal
by Joëlle Robinson on
Lummi Nation leaders have asked the Army Corps of Engineers to "act swiftly" to deny a coal export facility that threatens their treaty fishing rights. Will you stand with them?
- SB 5735: This bad bill is no win for the climate
by Ben Serrurier on
Climate and clean energy debates in Olympia this year are focused on two different proposals, but only one that addresses the climate problem. One, the Carbon Pollution Accountability Act, would be a win for our state's economy, public health and the climate. The other would roll back years of progress.
- EV tax incentives: good for Washington's economy
by Marlyn Twitchell on
As the Washington State Legislature struggles to balance its budget, tax exemptions are rightfully receiving scrutiny. But here’s one that pays for itself and thus should be a no-brainer: the electric vehicle tax sales exemption. Why? It's worth $68 million to the state’s economy over the next 16 years.
- World economy grows, but CO2 emissions hold steady
by Seth Zuckerman on
All oils are not created equal; wind, solar, and geothermal turn Nicaragua from rolling black-outs to power exporter; Hawaii considers 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
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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
In Oregon:
• Support restoring the Climate Protection Program
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