Washington State Government

by Jessica Finn Coven on March 28, 2015

Our state budget should hold emitters accountable and invest in Washington communities. Our state budget should include the Carbon Pollution…

by Ben Serrurier on March 18, 2015

Climate and clean energy debates in Olympia this year are focused on two different proposals, but only one that addresses the climate…

by Jeremy Erdman on March 4, 2015

On Thursday, March 26,  Ken Kimmell, will outline the current state of climate change as well as the prospects and impediments for success…

by Jeremy Erdman on February 27, 2015

This month's Civic Cocktail will feature special guest Mayor Ed Murray as well as a panel of experts discussing Gov. Jay Inslee's proposed…

by Ross Macfarlane on February 13, 2015

The future of Winter demands climate action now.

by Ben Serrurier on February 5, 2015

Washington's Department of Ecology issued a draft Clean Fuel Standard this week. If a program here mirrors successes in other states,…

by Seth Zuckerman on February 2, 2015

Germany stays on target in its transition to clean energy, U.S. poll shows half of Republicans and vast majorities of others want climate…

by Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy on January 27, 2015

The Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy, launched with a show of support for legislation to put a price on large-scale carbon emissions, …

by Ben Serrurier on January 23, 2015

State Sen. Schoesler is very concerned that UW and WSU might have to pay for their carbon emissions under the Governor's carbon reduction plan.…

by Elizabeth Willmott on January 23, 2015

In December 2014, 37 local elected leaders from across Washington State sent a clear statement of support for bold state action on climate change and…

by Gregg Small on January 22, 2015

2015 is shaping up to be a year of potentially significant progress on climate change and clean energy. And nowhere in our country is the promise of…

by Seth Zuckerman on January 20, 2015

Solar jobs up 22 percent last year, carbon market comes to South Korea, fossil-free Danish island inspires Maine utilities, and more…

by Elizabeth Willmott on January 20, 2015

The 2015 Washington State Legislature gets underway in Olympia, and local officials across Washington are ready.

by Seth Zuckerman on January 12, 2015

Study says which fossil-fuel deposits should stay buried, Republicans back solar energy in Florida, Keystone fight emboldens opponents of other…

by Jessica Finn Coven on January 12, 2015

Climate change—and climate action—top the list of big issues before this year's Washington State Legislature.