Archive for March 2016
What are green bonds and what’s all the fuss about?
Green Bonds have similar features to regular bonds, but offer investors the opportunity to participate in the financing of ‘green’ projects that help mitigate climate change. Worth the read.
Read MoreThe scientist who who first warned of climate change says it’s much worse than we thought.
This is worth reading. Reality check.
Read MorePSE to phase out Colstrip I and II
Just announced, PSE has reached an agreement to submit a plan to phase out Colstrip I and II. Read this release from the Sierra Club.
Read MoreFebruary 2016 Shocker!
Worldwide temperatures reached shocking levels this February. Please check out this story. We must act locally and globally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Please examine your own behavior and look for ways to reduce your footprint.
Read MoreRewiring the Northwest’s Energy Infrastructure: A new report from TESC.
We believe you’ll find this new report interesting.
Read MoreTCAT Greenhouse Gas Inventory data now part of Regional Transportation Plan
Hard work pays off. Page 193 of the Draft Regional Transportation Plan includes a pie chart of county emissions from our GHG Inventory. Later, on page 249, TCAT’s GHG analysis is referenced.
Read MoreSolar Power in Peril
E2SHB 2346 is now in in Senate Ways and Means, awaiting floor action. Please contact your senators and ask that they take action on the bill AND restore the incentives from the original bill. Action is important–now. Go to http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=2346&year=2015 and ask for action.
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