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Progressive transportation funding considered in WA: Road Usage Charge

by Stephanie Noren on

Quick explainer on an important part of funding WA transportation system sustainably in 2022.

It's the dawning of a new era for NW climate action

by Gregg Small on

Our climate policy successes have been remarkable. But they're taking place against the backdrop of ever-increasing emissions, and ever-worsening impacts.

What's ahead for climate action in Salem?

by Meredith Connolly on

No corner of our state was left untouched by climate-fueled storms and harms last year. Almost every season was marked by impacts, including wildfire, smoke, drought, flooding and deadly heat waves. After the climate extremes we all suffered through last year (during a global pandemic)—we know there is no taking a year off from climate action. Check out our climate agenda

Let's make sure Washington is building towards a climate-safe future

by Joëlle Robinson on

Buildings are one of the largest and fastest-growing sources of climate pollution. Our statewide building codes can set an example for how to cut pollution, but only if our voices are louder than the fossil fuel industry.

Climate pollution coming from...inside our buildings!?

by Jonathan Lee on

In this edition of Climate Cast: WA Legislative Session begins, reducing pollution from buildings, cleaning up regional power grids, and crossed words on so-called "clean coal".

Washington city #4: Clean energy and climate progress by going all-electric

by Beth Doglio on

Olympia is the fourth Pacific Northwest city to prioritize clean air and health through action on buildings

Clean Buildings heating up across Washington State

by Stephanie Noren on

Efforts to increase access to clean, electric heating sources and electrify municipal and commercial buildings gaining ground in many forums across the state

How we build has major climate impacts

by Meredith Connolly on

Numerous Oregon cities from Bend to Beaverton want to require stronger energy efficiency building standards, but Oregon’s existing state policies are holding them back.

Washington: are you ready to act on climate in 2022?

by Joëlle Robinson on

We made some great progress in 2021 on climate, but there is still so much more to do to meet WA’s statutory climate goals, and most importantly, respect our Earth’s climate boundaries.

2022 is off to an electric start

by Stephanie Noren on

2022: the year of the truck, a cleaner grid, and maybe some new ideas 

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This fall, the Northwest won big on climate action

Despite a bleak outlook for climate action nationally, the people of the Pacific Northwest showed up in a big way this November, demonstrating that when communities get organized and work together for a healthier future, we can accomplish remarkable victories.