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Clean Buildings: Help King County keep leading on climate

by Joëlle Robinson on

We’re used to thinking of transportation as the big source of greenhouse gas emissions. But while they don't move, buildings still emit carbon and air pollution. In fact, emissions from buildings are growing at a faster rate than any other source of carbon pollution in Washington, due to the use of fossil fuels like gas.

Protect Northwest farmworkers from extreme heat

by Climate Solutions on

Urge your members of Congress to back the federal heat safety bill.

100% clean despite the heat

by Stephanie Noren on

A federal "down payment" on climate (?), green hydrogen, and a note on this summer's extreme heat 

So… What just happened in Salem?

by Jonathan Lee on

Oregon’s 2021 legislative session has come to a close. We’ve made some major progress on statewide climate action, but before we dive into those details, let’s talk about how we got here.

Time to tell Congress: no climate action, no deal

by Leah Missik on

This really may be our best and last chance to pass the climate investments we need at the federal level. Act now!

Can Congress get real on clean energy?

by Jonathan Lawson on

Climate advocates put pressure on lawmakers as western states suffer drought and extreme heat

Here's to hope during the heat

by Gregg Small on

After an incredible run of climate progress, what's next for the Northwest?

Keeping the momentum going on clean transportation

by Victoria Paykar on

Oregon passed two clean transportation bills so far this year, but our work isn’t over.

Sweating in the heat? All-electric buildings provide a cool solution

by Deepa Sivarajan on

With fossil fuels as the energy source for our buildings, we’re only going to see more unprecedented heat waves. We need to reduce our emissions and protect our communities. That’s where the movement towards clean, safe, all-electric buildings comes in. 

Tell Congress: no climate action, no deal on infrastructure

by Gregg Small on

The American Jobs Act could provide the biggest-ever US investment in clean energy and equitable climate progress. But the fossil fuel industry is lobbying hard to make sure that doesn't happen. Let's stand up now for climate action!

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What does Kamala Harris' candidacy mean for the future of American clean energy and climate action? Plus: checking in on the successes of the federal IRA and Washington State's Climate Commitment Act