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Midway through this year's legislative session in Washington, lawmakers are working on implementing recently passed climate laws and allocating funds from the Climate Commitment Act. How's it going?

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Rolling electric in every lane

Electric cars and buses are everywhere already; school buses and heavy trucks are getting their turn in the fast lane. Also: what if the train that exploded in Ohio had been hauling tar sands oil?

Big oil's bogus blame game: falling for oil company lies has dire consequences

When you hear a chorus of oil companies and their allies railing against climate policy, keep their motivations and high profit margins in mind.

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What’s on in WA for climate action this year

The 2023 Washington Legislative session is underway. Here are the major climate and clean energy issues Climate Solutions is tracking this year.

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Clean Cars: the West Coast can breathe easier

By 2035, every new car sold in the states of Washington, Oregon, and California will be powered by 100% clean energy.

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Clean cars, Washington, our health and our climate = a winning combo

More electric vehicles are coming to Washington and they're a critical part of our clean transportation future

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The wheels on the electric school bus go ‘round, across the country

In this week's Climate Cast: Electric school buses across the country, air quality woes, upcoming elections, rising methane pollution, and holding NW Natural accountable.

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Clean transportation hits the road in Wenatchee, WA

Our Clean Vehicle showcase featured zero-emission buses, drayage, and garbage trucks.

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Cleaner cars could come to Oregon—with your help

This December, Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission will vote on proposed tailpipe emissions standards so that by 2035, 100% of new cars sold will be zero emission vehicles.

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BREAKING: More clean fuels means cleaner climate and air for Oregon!

Did you hear the news? Oregon now has the strongest clean fuel standard in the country.

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Midway through this year's legislative session in Washington, lawmakers are working on implementing recently passed climate laws and allocating funds from the Climate Commitment Act. How's it going?
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ClimateCast - Electric Avenue

Rolling electric in every lane

Electric cars and buses are everywhere already; school buses and heavy trucks are getting their turn in the fast lane. Also: what if the train that exploded in Ohio had been hauling tar sands oil?
Read More