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ClimateCast: California heads towards 100% clean

by Devon Downeysmith on

Golden State lawmakers this week took a dramatic step towards a commitment to achieve 100 percent clean electricity by 2045. The State Assembly approved SB100, which will require the state to get all of its electrical power from carbon-free sources within less than three decades. That plus more clean energy news, in this week's ClimateCast. 

The Northwest won't give in to federal inaction on climate

by Meredith Connolly and Vlad Gutman-Britten on

In Oregon and Washington, we still have a clean power plan.

Five tips for talking climate as the smoke clears

by Kimberly Larson on

Even as the smoke lifts a little, let's keep talking climate.

Let's build more momentum for talking climate

by Kimberly Larson on

Extreme weather, wildfires, an uncertain future...how can we avoid talking about climate change? A better question may be: how DO we talk with out families and friends about climate change—in a way that acknowledges our anxiety, yet motivates us to work towards solutions?

ClimateCast: What about that New York Times magazine story?

by Devon Downeysmith on

A recent feature on the history of climate (in)action left out some key takeaways; how climate is shaping political debates in 2018; the scale of clean energy development continues to expand; and more in this week's ClimateCast.

Only YOU can prevent forest fires – confront the climate arsonists.

by KC Golden on

30 years ago, it would have been much easier to tackle the causes of climate disruption. That was then.  30 years from now, they might remember the fiery September of 2018 as the turning point toward solutions, when leaders confronted the challenge head-on at a historic summit in California. Or they might be in hell, wondering why we blew it.  

ClimateCast - Extreme heat and clean energy

by Devon Downeysmith on

It's the season of heat waves and wildfires again... and the human, environmental and economic costs are mounting worldwide.

Milwaukie City Council tells TriMet: time to embrace zero emission buses

by Zach Baker on

Milwaukie, OR has joined with Portland and Multnomah County, calling for transit agency TriMet to kick diesel and rapidly electrify their bus fleet! These local governments are ordering up clean air and climate stability, by paving the way to a 100% clean energy future.

Tell Puget Sound Energy: let's keep it clean--support I-1631

by Joëlle Robinson on

We don't have a minute to lose in taking action on climate in Washington—and we need our energy utilities to stand with us for clean air and a stable climate.

ClimateCast: Clear, clean skies obscured by stormy politics

by Devon Downeysmith on

The climate impacts of this American presidency. Despite which, there is plenty of good news to share on clean energy and international shifts away from fossil fuels!

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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.