Solar costs falling, oil prices climbing, mercury soaring
VW announces major move into EVs, Sweden to keep nuclear plants open ’til 2040s, first mammalian species succumbs to global warming, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
Utilities
Global carbon pollution flat, US electricity use declines
Peabody Coal on verge of bankruptcy, 9 percent more Americans concerned about climate, electricity co-ops lead deployment of solar power in Wisconsin, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
Leaders pledge joint climate action across 49th parallel
United Airlines blends biofuel into its jet fuel at LAX; February smashes temperature records worldwide; federal agency rejects Oregon LNG terminal; and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
Growth in EV use could lead to next oil glut in 2020s
Utilities move to cut coal use despite stay on Clean Power Plan, Shell replaces executive who led Arctic oil push, Midwest wind generation sets new records, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
US installs more new solar than fossil gas in 2015
175 publicly traded oil firms face bankruptcy risk, bipartisan governors’ group signs clean-energy accord, Koch brothers prepare to attack electric vehicle incentives, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
Bipartisan House Votes to Make Oregon Coal Free
Oregon is one big step closer to a coal free, clean energy future.
This law would send WA backwards on climate action (that's the wrong direction)
When it comes to global warming, we can't afford inaction. But that's what some Washington lawmakers are proposing, with a bill that would halt efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in our state.
Cities Moving on Clean Energy
American cities are reducing climate pollution by investing in energy efficiency, renewables, grid innovations, and clean transportation. Energy Efficiency
Looking to make history on coal and clean energy in Oregon
Oregon has an exciting opportunity for a big climate win this month, and we’re gaining momentum.
Solar+storage makes gains, US Senate makes sausage
German battery firm vows to become the ‘Airbnb of energy,’ Kauai briefly exceeds 90 percent renewable power, MIT releases new solar mapping tool, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
The Coal to Clean Imperative
Puget Sound Energy is a crucial player on Washington's path toward a clean energy future, but its 20-year resource plan falls significantly short on the urgency and boldness we need to make deep, near-term carbon reduction.
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