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NE profits from carbon cap, King Coal's fall continues

by Seth Zuckerman on

Japan pledges 26 percent cut in climate pollution, Consumer Reports endorses the used Nissan Leaf, “yieldcos” offer key financing for solar projects, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Big oil didn’t want this to happen (but it did)

by Joëlle Robinson on

Thanks to public pressure, there's a new opportunity for the people of Washington State to stand in the way of what would be the nation's largest crude oil terminal.

Oil versus Optimism

by Gregg Small on

Tough legislative sessions in Washington and Oregon are over. But we, together with an inspiring coalition, are just getting started.

Oregon's curvy road toward clean energy

by Kristen Sheeran on

The 2015 Oregon legislative session concluded last week, and the outcomes for climate were decidedly mixed. With a clear win on clean fuels, there remains much to do to help transition our state from fossil fuels to clean energy.

Community solar rising, electric jet crosses Channel

by Seth Zuckerman on

Carbon Tracker finds $283 billion in LNG plants unnecessary, BMW rolls out electric 18-wheeler, dossier exposes oil firms’ dissembling on climate issue, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

A Little Something for Everyone to Hate

by Erik Gonzales-Kramer on

As new terminal proposals threaten to increase rail transport of coal, Bakken shale and tar sands oil across Washington State, Spokane finds itself at a dangerous choke point. 

Insert Solution Here

by Nina Byers on

A clean tech company in Portland, Oregon is taking strides to make sure that your windows take your breath away, not your warmth.

California Dreamin'

by Seth Zuckerman on

Solar and wind power are getting cheaper all the time. California is seizing the day, showing the rest of us how to power up renewable energy on a tremendous scale.

400 Oregon businesses call for clean energy and climate protection

by Northwest Business for Climate Action on

Oregon businesses are responding in ever-increasing numbers to the threat of global warming, and the ways climate change is harming our state's economy right now. You'll be inspired to see who's on the list!

Solar price hits new low, mercury reaches new highs

by Seth Zuckerman on

United Airlines buys stake in biofuels firm; China, Brazil, and Korea announce climate pledges; micro-grid improves electric service for California desert town; and more news of the week in clean energy solutions. 

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