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.
Between several state and local clean energy incentives and heat pump rebate programs, Stella saved over $6,000 by replacing her oil furnace with an electric heat pump. However, clean energy success stories like Stella’s would be endangered if Initiative 2066 passes in Washington.
Farmworkers quite literally put food on our tables, which places them among the most essential workers in our society. Their work is physically strenuous and often downright hazardous, especially with worsening climate impacts and extreme weather events. However, Oregon's current minimum required housing protections are deficient.
The deadline to register to vote is October 15th for Oregonians!
I-2066 would increase energy bills for Washingtonians, and attack energy efficiency. Funded by powerful groups representing the interests of fossil fuel corporations, it's important that we vote NO on I-2066 alongside this year's other bad ballot initiatives.
Because of your efforts, the Northwest is headed in the right direction on climate and clean energy!. But this fall, we've got to be fired up to protect our clean air, our clean transportation, our clean energy jobs, as big-spending fossil fuel allies try to push us backwards.
It’s time! It’s time for us to protect and strengthen Oregon’s landmark Climate Protection Program (CPP)! You can help by sharing your thoughts about the importance of protecting our state’s climate future, and the need for a strong CPP.
Urban heat islands are caused by too many buildings and not enough green space. Accordingly, a natural solution is to add greenery back into cities.
Governor Jay Inslee recently appeared on David Roberts' Volts podcast, with a lot to day about the Climate Commitment Act, his optimism about clean energy innovation, the need to organize for progress, and how love—for his state, for his family, for his grandchildren—is his primary motivation to act on climate.
Gina McCarthy, Gov. Jay Inslee and other climate champions raised the roof at our annual event in Seattle.
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Because of your efforts, the Northwest is headed in the right direction on climate and clean energy!. But this fall, we've got to be fired up to protect our clean air, our clean transportation, our clean energy jobs, as big-spending fossil fuel allies try to push us backwards.