Even as the smoke lifts a little, let's keep talking climate.
30 years ago, it would have been much easier to tackle the causes of climate disruption. That was then. 30 years from now, they might remember the fiery September of 2018 as the turning point toward solutions, when leaders confronted the challenge head-on at a historic summit in California. Or they might be in hell, wondering why we blew it.
Milwaukie, OR has joined with Portland and Multnomah County, calling for transit agency TriMet to kick diesel and rapidly electrify their bus fleet! These local governments are ordering up clean air and climate stability, by paving the way to a 100% clean energy future.
King County has joined other local governments across the country who are suing major oil companies who knew the cataclysmic consequences of carbon pollution, but kept misleading us all.
The people of Washington have the opportunity to win one of the most ambitious, effective and far reaching policies to tackle climate change.
Utilities obstructed the passage of HB 2995, a measure backed by a coalition of labor, environmental, clean energy and conservation organizations that would have led Washington State to a fossil fuel-free future.
Clean energy is ready to move forward in the Washington State Legislature—let's help make sure it does!
US support increases for phasing out coal; some utilities show a greater taste for renewables, and more in this week's ClimateCast.
The impacts of fossil fuels are not just environmentally catastrophic, they’re deeply inequitable. Those who do the least to cause climate disruption are hit hardest by it. To break free from fossil fuels, we need strategies that deliver effective, affordable solutions and economic opportunity for all.
Governor Inslee's decision today to shut down plans for a massive new oil terminal is a massive win for the people of the Northwest standing up against the fossil fuel industry.
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As part of a global movement to reduce climate-disrupting carbon emissions, local governments in Thurston County, Washington have started developing a regional plan in order to coordinate their work to protect our climate.
Next-generation science curriculum standards are just one reason why Oregon young people are ready for—in fact are demanding—climate leadership. They're stepping up, and won't be stepping back.
Today’s teenagers have no other future than one shaped by climate change. That’s why young people may be the most keenly motivated to demand bold climate action now. Let’s fight together for climate justice. Join our Day of Action in Olympia, on April 11.
Given the choice between optimism and pessimism these days, it can be hard to land on optimism, especially concerning our climate and the effect we are having on it. But, remember, we are the ones writing our own story—we can steer our plotline as it unfolds towards the future.
With federal action stagnated (or in reverse), governors and state legislators are finding opportunities to advance climate action.
What’s ahead for major climate and clean energy action in the Pacific Northwest this year... and what it’s going to take to get there.
Yes on 1631 labor leader Steve Garey on why so many people have dedicated themselves to shaping and working for I-1631. And now that the finish line is in sight, what it is that we hope to win together.
With less than a week before election day, it's time for Washington climate advocates to make sure we have done all we can to win on I-1631.
Tacoma's City Council endorsed I-1631 and an impressive list of clean energy commitments.
Oil’s dominance will last only as long as they can bully us into believing we can’t have clean energy and better choices. That's why they're spending tens of millions to oppose I-1631.
