Reflecting on 25 years of creative advocacy and effective action on climate, and how our past victories prepare us for serious work ahead
400 Oregon businesses call for clean energy and climate protectionby Northwest Business for Climate Action on
Oregon businesses are responding in ever-increasing numbers to the threat of global warming, and the ways climate change is harming our state's economy right now. You'll be inspired to see who's on the list!
Solar price hits new low, mercury reaches new highsby Seth Zuckerman on
United Airlines buys stake in biofuels firm; China, Brazil, and Korea announce climate pledges; micro-grid improves electric service for California desert town; and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
Remembering Lac-Mégantic—and other tragedies of our dependence on oilby Jonathan Lawson on
It's been two years since the lethal Lac-Mégantic oil train catastrophe that killed 47 people. With oil-by-rail traffic hugely expanding through our own region—dozens of mile-long oil trains every day—future accidents would seem to be a certainty. This can't remain business as usual.
Green is the colo(u)r of growth: how the UK and Washington can lead on climate changeby Alison Conboy and Mark Caine on
December’s international climate talks will require substantial leadership from the countries at the negotiating table. But climate challenges cannot be solved by negotiators alone. Local and regional leadership – from Seattle to Bristol, California to Wales – will be critical in keeping our climate safe while realizing the benefits of the green economy.
Big Oil ups lobbying pressure in response to growing clean energy momentumby Climate Solutions on
Despite support of business leaders, health, faith, labor, equity, and environmental groups, clean energy polices stall out
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