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Western states' plan aims to cut greenhouse gas - Proposal would be most far-reaching to date - Sep 23, 2008 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"A coalition of Western states and four Canadian provinces released on Tuesday the most far-reaching plan yet for cutting emissions of the greenhouse gases that are warming the globe..."

A commitment to climate solutions - Aug 16, 2008 - Seattle Times

"The West Coast has everything it takes to deliver climate solutions and build a sustainable prosperity. WCI should unleash that economic power with a clear, comprehensive commitment to get the job done — no loopholes, no giveaways and full coverage of the economy. When it does, Washington can deliver real climate solutions, and our economy will be on a path toward recovery from our crippling fossil-fuel dependence."

Where Do Candidates Stand on Climate Change? - Aug 14, 2008 - Kitsap Sun

"By helping to make climate change a top priority for action in our state, I'm helping to make my daughter's future brighter. That's more than enough incentive to get me motivated this election year..."

Climate change: Regional strength - Aug 13, 2008 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Editorial in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on the Western Climate Initiative, "The keys will be to spur as many economy-powering innovations as possible, weight the rules to favor real emissions reductions over squishy, hard-to-verify offsets and to favor the public over corporations in setting emissions allocations."

LTE: Put Mother Earth Back on Healthy Track - Jul 24, 2008 - Kitsap Sun

Letter to the Editor in the Kitsap Sun

Group proposes climate-saving strategy - Jul 23, 2008 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"Tired of a lack of leadership at the national level, Western leaders are taking charge on curbing climate change by proposing a plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions."

We need a viable alternative to driving - Jul 08, 2008 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"Polls show that the vast majority of Americans want to live in communities that are more walkable and livable, where every trip out the door does not require a trip in a car. But getting there has been politically difficult. Whether you care more about climate change, or just wish we'd fix our transportation system, the stars are aligning for a transportation shift, but only if the grassroots make it politically possible."

Moms make climate change top priority - Jun 24, 2008 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Guest column in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer from 1Sky partner and CoolMom.org co-founder Kirstin McCaa.

LTE: Climate change defining challenge of a generation - May 28, 2008 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"As a young voter in Washington state, I view climate change as the defining challenge of my generation. For that reason, I was glad to see the 2008 governor's race heat up over the critical issues of advancing real solutions to combat climate change."

State must aggressively pursue its share of cleantech - May 21, 2008 - Tacoma News Tribune

"For a long time, “green” in Washington state has stood for Granny Smith and pine trees. With the Legislature’s passage last session of the Climate Action and Green Jobs bill, the state took a big step in creating a future based on the new green..."

Our State Is Clean, Green and Collaborative - Apr 19, 2008 - Kitsap Sun

"In Washington State, we're showing the rest of the country that collaboration — instead of confrontation — is the way to get things done."

Legislature gave climate, economy hope - Mar 19, 2008 - The Columbian

"Climate policy took center stage in the Washington Legislature this year. It was a classic battle pitting hope against fear of the unknown..."

State action on climate change is the right idea - Mar 14, 2008 - The Olympian

Editorial in The Olympian which calls Climate Action and Green Jobs, "One of the most significant bills of the 2008 legislative session."

Amid the debate, energy gets cleaner - Mar 09, 2008 - The Seattle Times

"Forget the arguments over whether global warming is real. Many American businesses and researchers are well past all that and are scrambling to find ways to make money in a world that must slash its use of fossil fuels."

State Senate OKs climate change bill - Mar 06, 2008 - The Columbian

Climate Action and Green Jobs passes the Legislature and The Columbian has the story...

LTE: Students wake up to perils of climate change - Feb 29, 2008 - The Olympian

Letter to the Editor of The Olympian on students making a difference on climate change

LTE: Climate action timely - Feb 26, 2008 - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Letter to the editor of the Spokane Spokesman Review by spotlighted climate activist Sister Sue Orlowski

LTE: Green bill never should have required 'arm-twisting' - Feb 24, 2008 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Great letter-to-the-editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer in support of Climate Action and Green Jobs

LTE: Promote Earth-friendly habits - Feb 23, 2008 - Spokane Spokesman-Review

Letter to the Editor of the Spokane Spokesman Review in support of Local Solutions to Global Warming

Washington pushes ahead on climate change agenda - Feb 22, 2008 - Wenatchee World

Article on climate action in the Wenatchee World, which begins, "With no clear direction from the federal government, the state of Washington is blazing its own trails to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gases."

Mayor's Report: Emerald City still - Feb 20, 2008 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"In the evolving response to global warming, governments will have to be flexible. .. But the optimistic, can-do spirit shown by the city and state ought to serve the public well in any season." - Editorial in the Seattle P-I

House OKs climate blueprint to set limits on greenhouse gases - Feb 20, 2008 - Associated Press

AP story on Climate Action and Green jobs passing the state House

Senate OKs bill tackling growth, climate change - Feb 20, 2008 - The Columbian

Story in the Columbian on Local Solutions to Global Warming passing the state Senate

Bill orders firm steps to make state 'greener' - Feb 19, 2008 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Seattle Post-Intelligencer story on Climate Action and Green Jobs passing the state House

We can't put the fire out with gasoline - Feb 16, 2008 - Everett Herald

Guest Column in the Everett Herald in support of Local Solutions to Global Warming by a Snohomish County Council member and a local real estate agent

Bills to cap greenhouse gas would help economy - Feb 15, 2008 - Puget Sound Business Journal

Op Ed in the Puget Sound Business Journal by two business leaders on how Climate Action and Green Jobs would be good for our economy

Legislature should promote green building standards - Feb 13, 2008 - Bellingham Herald

Op Ed in the Bellingham Herald in support Climate Action and Green Jobs by a Whatcom County architect who works on green buildings

Lawmakers push for 'green-collar' jobs as climate change looms - Feb 06, 2008 - KOMO 4

AP Story on green jobs training in Centralia and how that relates to the Climate Action and Green Jobs bill

State looks to lead way on climate change - Feb 06, 2008 - The Olympian

Editorial in The Olympian on Washington's leadership on climate change

We all have role to play in reducing emissions - Feb 03, 2008 - Everett Herald

Editorial in the Everett Herald in support of state and local action on climate change, including Climate Action and Green Jobs

Green economy a key focus - Jan 31, 2008 - The Olympian

Front page story from The Olympian on Climate Action and Green Jobs

Northwest Ranked Sixth Globally in 2007 Clean Tech Venture Investments - Jan 25, 2008 - CS Journal

Post on the CS Journal on the Clean Tech Group's announcement that the Northwest ranks seventh globally among regions attracting clean tech venture capital.

Letter to the Editor: Swift action needed - Jan 21, 2008 - The Columbian

Letter to the Editor in The Columbian on Gov. Gregoire's Climate Advisory Team

Building a response to climate change - Jan 21, 2008 - The Seattle Times

Editorial from The Seattle Times calls Climate Action and Green Jobs, "...building blocks of a model response to global warming."

Letter to the Editor: It's the biggest threat to mankind - Jan 18, 2008 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Letter to the editor of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer on the need for action on climate change

Gov. Gregoire Announces Legislation to Fight Global Warming - Jan 14, 2008

Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced major climate change legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create clean energy jobs.

Gregoire urges fast action on climate change measure - Jan 14, 2008 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

"On the first day of the 2008 legislative session, Gov. Chris Gregoire announced a multifaceted climate change bill that could dramatically reshape the state's economy."

Washington Legislature: It's time for action - Jan 04, 2008 - Seattle Times/Seattle Post-Intelligencer

The public has awakened to the multiple threats of climate change to people, the economy and the environment. Now, the Legislature must turn that concern into action.

Seattle area a new hub for "clean" technology - Jan 02, 2008 - The Seattle Times

Michael Weaver began thinking about alternative energy while cruising around Puget Sound. About two and a half years ago, the newly minted software millionaire was spending a lot of time with his new yacht, but its poor fuel performance and the foul smell of diesel prompted Weaver to look for a cleaner alternative.

Taking Stock of Emissions - Greenhouse Gas Tally - Dec 21, 2007 - The Columbian

How much greenhouse gas are you emitting? The city of Vancouver is about to collect its first inventory of greenhouse gas emissions, both for the city government and for the community as a whole.

Thermal politics heat up - Dec 14, 2007 - The Seattle Times

Ask Washington Rep. Jay Inslee about the blazing velocity of events surrounding global warming and clean energy. He has two fast answers: really bad news and really good news.

Environmental coalition outlines agenda for 2008 - Dec 12, 2007 - The Olympian

More urban trees, fewer greenhouse gas emissions and schoolchildren nourished with locally grown food are the priorities of the state's environmental community heading into the 2008 legislative session.

Governor's team recommends 47 ways to cut greenhouse gases - Dec 05, 2007 - Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Tolls for busy roadways, higher energy-efficiency standards for new buildings and increased recycling and composting are all top picks for reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, as selected by the state's Climate Advisory Team. Now someone just has to get them done.

For scientist, possible effects of climate change undeniable - Oct 31, 2007 - The Columbian

Phil Mote doesn't have to be convinced of the power of a changing climate. As the Washington state climatologist, he's closely tracking changes - in stream flow, rising temperatures and declining snowpack - consistent with a warming globe.

Climate Change and our National Parks - Oct 18, 2007 - Down to Earth, Spokane Spokesman-Review

Our national parks are places our parents took us, and places their parents took them. It is indescribable to think that they may be places we don’t take our kids. Through action and education there is great hope for these great wonders of our country. And the forward thinking of the National Park Service will be the education that spurns action.