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    In a powerful statement released today, several major unions accuse Shell and the Port of Seattle of neglecting the interests of working people, Seattle's economic well-being, and the future health of our communities and our planet.

  • Big oil met its match: you.

    by Lauren Goldberg on

    In this real-life David versus Goliath story, we—all of us—scored an important victory against the oil company making plans to build what would be the largest oil-by-rail terminal in the nation. The fight is not over yet, but this win shows that people have the power to stand up to big oil!

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    With Seattle at the forefront of the fight for climate action, where else would pranksters the Yes Men choose to premiere their latest film?

  • G7 to decarbonize by 2100, but sets vague 2050 goal

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  • Serenity, Shmerenity

    by KC Golden on

    The oil industry would like us to keep our dependence on fossil fuels in the category of "things I cannot change," instead of finding "courage to change the things I can." Shell's Arctic drilling plans pose a serious threat to our security and a stable climate future. Their fleet's presence in Seattle is straining our community and sending our economy off in the wrong direction. Serenity? Puh-leeze.

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