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The Good, the Tough, and the Just Getting Started

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A big election for climate and clean energy in the Pacific Northwest.

Let’s spread the word about I-1631... and make history!

by Joëlle Robinson on

Here are some of the ways to help pass Washington's I-1631: our clean air, clean energy initiative. How can YOU help? 

Oil allies mislead about the cost of I-1631. Shocking, right?

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

Oil companies and their mouthpieces are claiming that I-1631 will hit consumers hard—that we can't afford clean air and healthy communities. The…

Is there a path out of this?

by Gregg Small on

As the season shifts, so does our determination to fight—and win—on climate and clean energy.

The path to 100% fossil-free electricity in Washington is within reach

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Climate Solutions presents new research demonstrating the feasibility of a clean-energy Pacific Northwest power grid.

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…

Buses drive into the future with electric fleets

by Devon Downeysmith on

The transportation sector's immense contribution to global warming makes it a very important place to reduce emissions. That and more new climate and…

I-1631: Coming together to protect Washington and a healthy future

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

The people of Washington have the opportunity to win one of the most ambitious, effective and far reaching policies to tackle climate change.

Washington can't stop, won't stop pushing for climate leadership

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

Washington's Legislature failed—again—to enact the kind of bold climate solutions we need and are ready for. Here's what happened, and here's…

Session Reflection -- on the Washington Legislature

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

No matter how many lobbyists they hire, no matter how many half-truths they tell, and no matter the fear-mongering we encounter—we’re going to keep…

Washington Legislature fails to pass 100% fossil-free electricity

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Utilities obstructed the passage of HB 2995, a measure backed by a coalition of labor, environmental, clean energy and conservation…

Make a call today for fossil-free energy!

by Joëlle Robinson on

Clean energy is ready to move forward in the Washington State Legislature—let's help make sure it does!

Coal phaseout continues; states on fire for climate action

by Devon Downeysmith on

US support increases for phasing out coal; some utilities show a greater taste for renewables, and more in this week's ClimateCast.

Show some love for climate action

by Joëlle Robinson on

Washington State has a chance to deliver on some of the most ambitious climate policy anywhere in the country. Valentine’s Day is a key…

Washington Legislature Advances Clean Fuels Standard and 100% Fossil Free Electricity

by Mara Gross on

Key complementary climate policies advance as legislative session reaches halfway point.

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We're Past the Halfway Point

We’ve passed the halfway mark in Washington’s Legislative session. Check out our update on Climate Solutions’ top climate priorities, and where we need to apply pressure to make sure our lawmakers demonstrate climate leadership.
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2021: Action time for climate in the Washington Legislature

Naysayers will claim that this is not the time for climate action in Washington, not with COVID, racial injustice, and economic recovery on the agenda. But we don’t need to choose between our major priorities: we can achieve climate progress, recover from COVID impacts, and fight systemic racism all at the same time.
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