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On Inflation, Climate, and Compromise

Energy Institute at HAAS

Can the Inflation Reduction Act tackle climate change and inflation at the same time? 18 months ago, Larry Summers wrote an important piece in the Washington Post warning of two … Continue Reading On Inflation, Climate, and Compromise

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The size of Washington State’s largest wind farm just got cut by 50%

Baua Electric

Washington State’s energy board cut the size of what would have been the state’s largest wind farm in half yesterday – here’s why. Wind farm controversy in Washington State The $1.7 Washington State is No 3 in the US for renewable generation overall, behind California and Texas. Get started here. –

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Washington State Plans ICE Ban Beginning With Model Year 2030 Cars

CleanTechnica EVs

The state of Washington has a bold new climate policy.

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As Dangerous Heat Becomes Norm in Pacific Northwest, Will Oregon Pass Needed Climate Bills?

EV Obssesion

Courtesy of Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation By Kristina Dahl, Senior Climate Scientist Oregon and Washington are bracing for record-breaking heat this weekend. The post As Dangerous Heat Becomes Norm in Pacific Northwest, Will Oregon Pass Needed Climate Bills? appeared first on EV Obsession.

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9 national, regional, state and city governments sign up to ZEV Pledge for their fleets; 121,355 vehicles

Green Car Congress

Nine national, regional, state and city-level governments signed up to Climate Group’s newly launched initiative ZEV Pledge. State of Washington: 100% zero-emission light-duty vehicles (4+ wheels vehicles) by 2035; 100% zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles by 2040.

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Washington Governor and Legislators Introduce Climate Action Plan; $419M for Transportation Projects

Green Car Congress

Washington Governor Chris Gregoire and legislative leaders have introduced a Green Jobs and Climate Action legislative package that proposes investments totaling $455 million in the next biennium for energy-reducing transportation projects, energy efficiency projects, green buildings and clean-energy technology.

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Universal Hydrogen secures additional $62M in financing to accelerate first test flight of hydrogen-powered regional aircraft to 2022

Green Car Congress

This funding will enable Universal Hydrogen to conduct the first test flight of its hydrogen fuel cell powertrain on a 40+ passenger regional airliner in 2022 at Moses Lake, Washington. The gravity of climate change is forcing a tipping point in the green hydrogen ecosystem of producers, distributors, and consumers.

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