The King is dead
The Northwest coal export battle was a fateful crossroads, and the tyranny of fossil fuels is waning. In its place, we're launching a new clean energy era. 
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Renewables advance, Europeans parley on carbon

Abundant renewables drive coal off the grid in Scandinavia and the Baltics, new study shows fossil gas is no boon for the climate, activists blockade Australian coal port, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

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Carbon pricing gets a boost

Gov. Inslee floats a carbon tax as a solution to the state’s education funding problem, a coal mine sells for $2, mayors announce a nationwide climate action agenda, and other stories of the week in clean energy solutions

Coal in the Northwest: let's keep winning this fight

There's no need for massive investments in coal export infrastructure; Let’s leave that in the past, build on recent victories, and commit to a future fueled by clean energy.

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Marchers pack NY streets; loud calls to price carbon

Rockefeller family foundation to divest from the very fuels that built their fortune, U.S. Navy orders 100 million gallons of biofuels, novices build a wind generator from scratch, and more stories of the week in clean energy.

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German clean-energy push makes ripples worldwide

Solar and wind reap worldwide benefits from German shift to renewables, World Bank expects carbon pricing news at next week's summit, climate change versus the birds, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions

Take notice, big coal: you will not win this battle.

This open letter was read at each stop along the Lummi Nation's Totem Pole Journey in August 2014.

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Wind prices hit new lows, solar panel glut disappears

Court rules for making the power grid friendlier to renewables, Western drought so bad that the mountains are rebounding, China's coal use actually declines, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

Warrior up! A totem pole journey against big coal

Lummi artist Jewell James has carved a new totem pole as an act of protest against coal and oil export in the Northwest. You can take part in the pole's journey from the Lummi's coastal homeland to the tar sands of Alberta.

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Coal exports take a hit, solar microgrid rising

Vermont breaks ground on a solar-powered microgrid, Oregon rejects Ambre Energy's coal export plan, acidic ocean waters get attention coast to coast, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

Oregon Rejects Critical Permit for Morrow Pacific Coal Export Proposal

A landmark climate victory: Oregon DSL's decision deals a heavy blow to coal export proposals in the Northwest.

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Protect Washington wetlands from big coal

Northwest communities have made incredible progress halting proposed coal export terminals here in our region, preserving an environment in which our communities can thrive. We need to keep the pressure on to halt more proposed coal terminals, and now we have a new pressure point.

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Coal to Clean Energy Forum - Corvallis

Did you know that Oregon still gets one third of its energy from out-of-state coal? 
 
Pacific Power, for example, actually gets two-thirds of its energy from coal plants in Montana, Utah and Wyoming.
 
This is bad news, as you well know. Coal plants are the single biggest air polluter in the country, making coal a leading cause of climate disruption and a major public health threat.
 

Coal to Clean Energy Forum - Portland

Did you know that Oregon still gets one third of its energy from out-of-state coal? 
 
Pacific Power, for example, actually gets two-thirds of its energy from coal plants in Montana, Utah and Wyoming. This is bad news, as you well know. Coal plants are the single biggest air polluter in the country, making coal a leading cause of climate disruption and a major public health threat.