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Clean Fuel plan offers WA a triple win for climate, health and prosperity

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Washington's Department of Ecology issued a draft Clean Fuel Standard this week. If a program here mirrors successes in other states, it will be a great boost for our clean energy economy, public health, and the climate.

Keep the wheels turning for Oregon’s clean economy

by Lisa Adatto on

On February 2, the first day of the Oregon Legislature, the Senate Environment & Natural Resources committee will address clean fuels for our state’s transportation sector, a sector that is well-positioned to move to a cleaner future, with health and economic benefits to Oregonians across the state.

Oregon mechanic: clean fuels key to our future

by Climate Solutions on

Air quality, climate stability, and a better quality of life: Portland-based auto mechanic Jim Houser makes the case for clean fuels in Oregon.

Cheap crude hurts oil firms; clean energy unscathed

by Seth Zuckerman on

Germany stays on target in its transition to clean energy, U.S. poll shows half of Republicans and vast majorities of others want climate action, Peabody coal slashes its dividend, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Stand up to big oil in Washington State

by Joëlle Robinson on

Together we can protect our communities from oil trains and oil spills. Washington residents, please contact your legislator asking them to support this important bill!

Oregonians are ready for cleaner fuel choices

by Carrie Hearne on

On January 7, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality took an important step for cleaner fuels and cleaner air for all Oregonians by adopting rules that allow for final implementation of Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program. When fully implemented, the program will reduce pollution from transportation fuel use by 10% over 10 years.

Super session in Salem starts today

by Kristen Sheeran on

Working together, we can make sure Oregon seizes the day. Here’s a rundown of several priorities and upcoming events in 2015.

Climate action: unstoppable

by Alex Epstein on

On Tuesday, hearing rooms at the State Capitol in Olympia were overflowing with people waiting to tell legislators that it's time for climate action. Join us this Saturday in Olympia or Seattle to learn more about proposed climate legislation in WA.

Coalition calls on Port to halt Shell arctic drilling

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A joint statement from Earthjustice, Climate Solutions and 350 Seattle:

For carbon pollution, a price is right

by Kat Plimpton on

Climate Solutions' KC Golden joined Nicole Keenan (Puget Sound Sage), Yoram Bauman (Carbon WA) and Todd Myers (Washington Policy Center) for a spirited and informative discussion about fighting climate change by putting a price on fossil fuel pollution. Listen in, then join the conversation!

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