Reflecting on 25 years of creative advocacy and effective action on climate, and how our past victories prepare us for serious work ahead
EV tax incentives: good for Washington's economyby 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 steadyby 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.
Cue the outrage!by Ross Macfarlane on
Wyoming legislators have gone socialist! Or is there another word for using government funds to prop up private companies (big coal, in this case) that find themselves unable to compete in the free market?
Does the Washington State Senate need science lessons?by Ben Serrurier on
Funding education is a top priority for the Washington State Legislature this year. But this week, it was legislators' own climate science education that came into question.
Seattle tells Port Commission: “Shell No” to Arctic drillingby Beth Doglio on
Given the state of our climate crisis, it’s well past time that we draw a clear line in the sand. That’s why a nationwide movement has succeeded (so far) in blocking the Keystone XL pipeline, and it’s why we cannot allow Shell to use Seattle as a home port for Arctic drilling.
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