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Getting Serious about Reducing Carbon Emissions

by Eileen V. Quigley on

Elected officials from King County and 12 cities commit to an ambitious carbon reduction agenda for 2015.

President Obama: Reject Keystone XL

by Joëlle Robinson on

For weeks, President Obama has been speaking like someone who wants to reject Keystone XL. Now it’s up to us to make sure that he follows through in the ways that matter.

Carbon fee wins support, green investment up 16%

by Seth Zuckerman on

Study says which fossil-fuel deposits should stay buried, Republicans back solar energy in Florida, Keystone fight emboldens opponents of other Big Carbon projects, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions. 

Cut carbon pollution, create clean energy jobs: Legislative priorities 2015

by Jessica Finn Coven on

Climate change—and climate action—top the list of big issues before this year's Washington State Legislature. 

Stand with the Lummi Nation against coal export

by Joëlle Robinson on

In a game-changing move, the Lummi Nation are invoking their treaty rights and standing up to oppose a giant coal export facility on their shores. Let's stand with them!

2014 climate round-ups, prognostications for 2015

by Seth Zuckerman on

Fossil fuels can go the way of the divine right of kings, CA governor sets ambitious new climate goals, Fox News launches pre-emptive counter-attack on the pope’s climate message, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions. 

2014 ends–and 2015 begins–with climate action

by Ben Serrurier on

2014--the year which saw the largest climate action march ever, plus victories over big coal and advances in clean energy--is coming to a close with a bang.

Carbon price at work in CA & EU; now floated for WA

by Seth Zuckerman on

Gov. Inslee’s carbon pollution fee wins praise, import tariffs split the PV industry, some car-makers bet on hydrogen fuel cells over battery EVs, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

Climate action is a matter of fairness

by Climate Solutions on

Washington environmental and clean energy economy leaders respond to Governor Jay Inslee's climate action announcement, and praise the vision of a healthier and more just future for our state.

Let big polluters pay the price of pollution

by Jessica Finn Coven on

For several years, the Northwest has opposed big coal's slew of coal export proposals. Thanks to you, we stopped four out of six. Now, we have the opportunity to fight for solutions, and must bring that same passion to accelerate a clean and equitable energy economy.

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