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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ClimateCast logo over citizens at Millennium coal export hearing

Coal power continues slide, solar loans replace leases

Coal supplies under a quarter of US electricity in March, electric bus company boasts a $100 million order book, Germany diverts excess power to district heating, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

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Portugal’s grid goes four days without fossil fuels

Bernie Sanders names Bill McKibben to Democratic platform committee, cows treated to belch less methane, climate refugees leave California for the Northwest, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

Thanks to you, the Bright Future looks near!

Thanks to everyone who helped make our annual breakfast a great success this year! Climate and clean energy leader Aimée Christensen and our other speakers set the challenge, and gave us hope, for the bright future we can build together.

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Feds reject coal terminal to respect native treaty rights

Solar power spreads virally among neighbors; Commonwealth Edison wants price supports to keep running its nuclear plants; climatologists aren’t, uh, messing with you; and more news of the week in climate and clean energy. 

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Saudis adopt post-oil plan, China halts 200 coal plants

South African concentrating solar plant generates round the clock, Ukraine marks Chernobyl anniversary, solar auction hits new low under 3 cents per kilowatt-hour, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

Thanks to you, Earth Wins

Earth Day reflections on the love, tenacity and spirit in standing up to Big Coal and Oil

What now? Clean energy, climate, and the Washington Legislature 2016

After 12 turbulent weeks, complete with an unanticipated special session, Washington’s 2016 legislative season drew to a close at the end of March. This year’s session included setbacks for climate and clean energy, but took a number of valuable steps forward as well.

ClimateCast logo above wind turbines on the Minnesota horizon

Norway releases divest list, EPA ups methane estimates

EU regulators propose ‘stress test’ for banks on climate and energy, March breaks global heat records, Midwestern utility heads for 85% renewable power, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

Mr. Peabody’s coal train jumps the tracks

It's the end of the line for Northwest coal export proposals. That's news suitable for dressing up and dancing—but we may want to hold the champagne.

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Oil credit tightens, clean power grows at record rate

21 nations grow GDP while cutting climate pollution, Renewable Portfolio Standards dubbed an inexpensive success, power prices in negative territory, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy. 

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Thanks to you, the Bright Future looks near!

Submitted by Gregg Small on

Thanks to everyone who helped make our annual breakfast a great success this year! Climate and clean energy leader Aimée Christensen and our other speakers set the challenge, and gave us hope, for the bright future we can build together.

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