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The Trump administration's fossil-fueled presence in Bonn seems mainly focused on flipping the bird at the rest of the world. But the world seems determined to press ahead on climate–possibly more so in spite of Trump's intransigence.
by KC Golden on
Let’s get real, baseball fans. We need a serious federal commitment to short-term and long-term recovery.
by Devon Downeysmith on
A number of clean energy firsts; public transportation goes electric; and more of the latest news in climate and clean energy.
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Last week's attack on the Clean Power Plan comes during a season of extreme weather disasters and increasing alarm about our warming climate. But there's good news about EVs, business engagement, and polling on climate.
by KC Golden on
The Northwest coal export battle was a fateful crossroads, and the tyranny of fossil fuels is waning. In its place, we're launching a new clean energy era.
by Kimberly Larson on
A new study shows that hurricanes with female names can be deadlier than their male counterparts--because of the tendency to underestimate the power of women.
by Derek Hoshiko on
Of course, none of us think of ourselves as climate deniers. But something makes us flinch from bad news, hard conversations, and uncomfortable conclusions.
by Kimberly Larson on
Seattle, WA: Climate Solutions is deepening its bench of seasoned leadership with the addition of Duncan Marsh as Director of Programs. Marsh comes to the organization after 11 years at The Nature Conservancy (TNC) as its Director of International Climate Policy. There he led international policy work on issues such as reducing emissions from forests and land use, adaptation and climate finance. Prior to joining TNC, he served on the U.S.
by Mara Gross and Jonathan Lawson on
We need more from the media than rain-soaked newscasters reporting from hurricane regions to help audiences understand the climate crisis and what we can do solve it.
by Devon Downeysmith on
Devastation in Puerto Rico, a major win against coal, hope, frustration, and more in our climate and clean energy news roundup.
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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.