Press Releases

New Study Finds That Clean-Energy Industry Can Power Northwest Economy, Job Creation, and Carbon Reduction

Mon, 06 Oct 2008

New Study Finds That Clean-Energy Industry Can Power Northwest Economy, Job Creation, and Carbon Reduction

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Statement by Washington Conservation and Clean Energy Advocates on the Western Climate Initiative Framework

Tue, 23 Sep 2008

Today, the Western Climate Initiative unveiled its final proposal for a market-based system to cap and reduce the region’s g…
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Washington, rest of West heating faster

Fri, 28 Mar 2008

Report shows strong actions needed now to combat climate change

The latest federal government figures show that Washington and other Western state’s residents are feeling nearly twice the globa…
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Climate Action and Green Jobs Passes Legislature — Will final budget deliver crucial funding for green jobs?

Wed, 05 Mar 2008

OLYMPIA – It’s official:  Washington State is committed to climate solutions. This afternoon the Washington State Senate passed the Climate Action and Green Jobs bill (HB 2815) by a 29 to 19 vote…
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[Statement] WA Legislature: Pass the Climate Action and Green Jobs Bil

Fri, 15 Feb 2008

The Next Step: Pass the Climate Action and Green Jobs Bill
Statement by Climate Solutions’ Policy Director KC Golden

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Climate Team’s Report Provides Blueprint for Real Solutions

Wed, 06 Feb 2008

Team’s “Leading the Way” plan faces immediate legislative test.  Will lawmakers deliver?

Today in Olympia, Governor Gregoire released “Leading the W…
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Climate team’s draft report identifies real solutions

Wed, 26 Dec 2007

After ten months of deliberation, the State Climate Advisory Team has
issued a draft interim report containing key recommendations for
reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, creating new “green-collar” …
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EPA Denies California Clean Cars Waiver — Statement by Climate Solutions’ KC Golden

Thu, 20 Dec 2007

Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency denied the state of California the right to move forward with its clean car standards, which requires all cars sold in …
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New Energy Bill Approved by Congress: a “Small Step,” Big Leaps Needed

Tue, 18 Dec 2007

Today the House of Representatives passed the federal Energy Bill, clearing the way for the bill to go to President Bush for his signature. Upon passage of the bill, Climate Solutions policy director,…
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WA Groups to Join Lawsuit Against EPA:

Fri, 09 Nov 2007

Seattle, WA – Today three leading Washington state-based environmental organizations announced they will be joining a California lawsuit against EPA’s continued refusal to approve state legislation…
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