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by Kimberly Larson on
Olympia, WA – The Department of Ecology on Wednesday released an updated draft of the Clean Air Rule, requiring reductions in carbon pollution from Washington’s largest polluters. Environmental and clean energy advocates expressed support for a number of key improvements to the language while calling for additional changes to ensure that the rule supports clean energy and helps Washington meet its long-term sustainability goals.
by Seth Zuckerman on
Coal supplies under a quarter of US electricity in March, electric bus company boasts a $100 million order book, Germany diverts excess power to district heating, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
by Meredith Connolly on
The heat is on - and not in a good way. It’s Extreme Heat Week here the U.S., and Meredith Connolly reflects on her experience working on solutions to the climate-fueled heat waves in India and the need to push for bold action.
by Seth Zuckerman on
Bernie Sanders names Bill McKibben to Democratic platform committee, cows treated to belch less methane, climate refugees leave California for the Northwest, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
by Ross Macfarlane on
As I prepare to retire from Climate Solutions' staff, I'm hopeful about the even bigger transition that we're working towards together--away from fossil fuels, building a clean energy economy.
by Seth Zuckerman on
Oil companies give up Arctic drilling leases, Ontario considers far-reaching climate plan, analysts plumb the factors behind Dubai’s 3-cent-per-kwh solar bid, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
by Gregg Small on
Thanks to everyone who helped make our annual breakfast a great success this year! Climate and clean energy leader Aimée Christensen and our other speakers set the challenge, and gave us hope, for the bright future we can build together.
by Seth Zuckerman on
Solar power spreads virally among neighbors; Commonwealth Edison wants price supports to keep running its nuclear plants; climatologists aren’t, uh, messing with you; and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
by Kathy Washienko on
Mother’s Day is a great time to reflect on the role of women, especially us moms, in the fight against climate change; Bringing our mom voices together, persistently and loudly, may be our most important tool for moving climate progress forward.
by Derek Hoshiko and Erika Lundahl on
Last year, we biked to Fort McMurray from Seattle. Now, what's left of it is in flames.
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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.