Climate + Energy
No, British Columbia’s LNG Cannot Solve Europe’s Russian Gas Problem
And it’s a threat to the province’s climate commitments.
Yes, Long Rotations Can Yield Real Climate Gains for Cascadia
Harvesting trees at 80 years, instead of 40, stores more carbon and yields more timber.
Five Reasons That Expanding the Trans Mountain Oil Pipeline Is Still a Colossal Mistake
And no, it’s not a solution to Europe’s dependency on Russian oil.
Pacific Northwest States Paid $700 Million for Russian Oil Last Year Alone
Cascadia’s oil imports and Russia’s war.
Responsibly Sourced Gas: Boon or Boondoggle?
A new certification measures the industry’s marginal progress, while buyers should keep their eyes on the true clean energy prize.
Passing the Private Forest Accord Would Help Oregon Catch Up with Washington and California
That would be good news, finally, for salmon.
New WA Bill Would Hold Big Oil Accountable for Oil Spills
HB 1691 protects taxpayers from the cleanup costs that should be the responsibility of the oil industry.
With Oil Unreliable, Refinery Communities Deserve a Transition Plan
Whatcom and Skagit leaders can help their communities plan the futures they want.
Centralia, a Fossil Fuel Transition Success Story
And a transition model for communities like Anacortes, Ferndale, and Tacoma.
King County Sets the Standard for Clean Energy Financing
The Council synced up a creative financing tool with county climate goals.