by Seth Zuckerman on June 23, 2014

Risky Business report counts the benefits of climate action, solar panels sprout in "community solar gardens," Berkeley considers climate warning labels at gas pumps, and more nuggets of climate and clean energy news.

by csadmin on June 18, 2014

Today the people of the Northwest and across the country scored a victory as the Environmental Protection Agency answered that question by moving to cut carbon pollution from existing coal plants nationwide.

by csadmin on June 18, 2014

In a new pact, Governors of Washington, Oregon and California along with British Columbia’s Premier agreed that all four jurisdictions will account for the costs of carbon pollution and that, where appropriate and feasible, link programs to create consistency and predictability across the region of 53 million people. The leaders also committed to adopting and maintaining low carbon fuel standards in each jurisdiction.

by csadmin on June 18, 2014

Washington Governor Jay Inslee and banker, philanthropist and climate advocate Tom Steyer spoke at the Climate Solutions 5th annual breakfast issuing a clarion call for the West Coast to lead in addressing global warming.

by csadmin on June 18, 2014

The Obama administration announced a plan for federal climate action today, unveiling a suite of measures to limit climate pollution from power plants, increase renewable energy production, improve energy efficiency standards, and place better controls on methane and other potent contributors to climate disruption.

by csadmin on June 18, 2014

Opportunities for Reducing Climate Pollution and Accelerating the Homegrown Clean Energy Economy Under Consideration by Gov. Inslee and Legislators in Climate Workgroup

by csadmin on June 18, 2014

"The EPA put accountability where it belongs and they're a powerful example of West Coast climate leadership, as they’re modeled on the standards pioneered in California, Washington, and Oregon."

by csadmin on June 18, 2014

The takeaway from the OGWC’s latest report: Cars and Coal remain our challenge. Oregon is not on path to meet its 2020 goals.

by csadmin on June 17, 2014

Goldman Sachs Infrastructure Partners has sold off its remaining equity investment in the company proposing a 48 million ton per year coal export terminal north of Bellingham whicih, if built, would be the largest coal export terminal in North America. The move comes after coal companies have tabled or dropped three out of six proposed coal export terminals in the Pacific Northwest in the last two years.

by Seth Zuckerman on June 16, 2014

The surprising role of deep-sea fishes in sequestering carbon, Tesla opens up its patents, Volkswagen brings a 260-mpg car to market, and much more.