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It’s time to speak up for strong multimodal and clean transportation investments Senate Transportation Committee Chair Steve Hobbs released his re-vamped Forward Washington proposal for a ~$15 billion, 16-year transportation revenue and investment package this week....

House Democrats roll out bold $26 billion transportation package proposal

House Democrats roll out bold $26 billion transportation package proposal Transit, safety, climate, and equity prioritized like never before On Tuesday, House Transportation Committee Chair Representative Jake Fey and his fellow Democrats unveiled a $26 billion...

Announcing our 2021 Resilient Future Legislative Priorities

During the upcoming 2021 legislative session, state leaders will grapple with major crises: keeping people healthy and financially stable through the pandemic, dismantling systemic racism, closing a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall, and acting on the climate...

Launching the Resilient Future Platform!

We need a #ResilientFuture for all! Today, our broad climate coalition of labor unions, environmental organizations, community of color based organizations, faith communities, health professionals, and businesses call on Washington state lawmakers to support...

Washington’s Environmental Justice Task Force Considering Initial Recommendations

In the 2019 legislative session, led by our partners Front and Centered, and supported by the Climate Alliance, we pushed for the creation of an Environmental Justice Task Force to develop strategies that address environmental health disparities with guidance from the...

#BlackLivesMatter Statement & Ways to Take Anti-Racist Action

This has been a hard and powerful month. We are seeing structural injustices and white supremacy violence magnified and at the same time seeing our communities powerfully come together in support of racial justice and Black lives. Below is a statement from the Climate...

Earth Day 2020: Calling for Emergency Justice & A Just Recovery

Today, on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the Climate Alliance is calling for bold emergency justice & a just recovery from COVID-19. Although we cannot mobilize in the streets to call for climate justice this Earth Day, our message remains the same. Now, more...

COVID-19 Solidarity: Ways to Support

During this time of crisis, fueled by the inadequate federal response to COVID-19, and vast inequity, we must do all we can to support disproportionately impacted workers and communities on the frontlines. Now is the time for solidarity. The Climate Alliance is...

2020 Session Wrap-up & COVID -19 Solidarity

When faced with moments of global crisis— whether it’s climate change or the current COVID-19 pandemic — it’s crucial that we stand together as a society. Now is not the time for xenophobia, or blame, but rather a sense of unity and solidarity as we look out for each...

Transportation for All Now

Did you know most of Washington State’s transportation investments are currently decided without any clearly defined goals and metrics? This selection process can lead to unfair and inequitable outcomes, such as increased air pollution and induced demand that creates...

Largest WA unions, environmental, equity and health groups align around a bold 2020 legislative climate agenda

The 2019 session was a landmark in advancing statewide climate policy and established Washington State as a nationwide leader in making a just transition to clean energy and addressing the climate crisis. The Climate Alliance expects state legislators to continue...

Washington State Legislature Passes Sweeping Equitable Climate Policies

This year’s victories are a testament to the power of partnership. The road may be long but when we stick to our values, stand together, and never give up, we win,”

Yes on 1631 Coalition Supports 2019 Legislative Agenda for Equitable Climate Action in State Capital

The Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy, the coalition that led the effort to bring Initiative 1631 to voters this past November, is pushing a set of bills in Olympia to address climate change and bring much needed climate solutions to Washington State. Together we...

Volunteer Spotlight: Erika Robertson

We’re building networks of people who care about the environment for a huge variety of reasons and want common sense, practical plans.

Unions Prepare for the Clean Energy Revolution

For Labor, there’s a careful balance between job retention, responding to ecological concerns and making change at a pace that won’t economically hurt communities.

For Moms, Making a Better Future Is a Top Priority

Climate change and animal welfare has always been a concern for Sylvia Moss. But when she became a mom, wanting a better future for this world—and for her son—turned “Technicolor.”

A Faithful Approach to Fighting Climate Change

When Reverend Marilyn Cornwell arrived at the Church of the Ascension in Magnolia five years ago, just a handful of church members were active in the environmental movement. Today, environmental stewardship is a central mandate for the entire congregation.

Join the Alliance on the Road this Fall

We are building a deeper, broader climate movement for Washington—one that can overcome the power of fossil fuel interests who will fight the transition to clean energy. We are excited to work with you.

Our Climate Action Policy Proposal

We are excited to announce a policy proposal that reflects the diverse values of the many constituencies of the Alliance and makes major progress on carbon pollution and clean energy.

Broad Coalition Unites for New Climate Initiative

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2015 Voters will lead Washington’s transition to a clean energy economy With businesses, unions, communities of color and faith groups standing shoulder to shoulder, today the Alliance for Jobs and Clean Energy announced their plan to...

For Scientist, Climate Change is a Matter for the Head and the Heart

Dr. Gammon has contributed critical climate research and has taught thousands of undergraduates the nuts and bolts of climate science. But, today his passion is bringing an understanding of climate issues to the public.

State Steps Forward on Climate Action

Today the Washington State Department of Ecology initiated a process to begin enforcing statewide carbon limits and demand accountability for carbon pollution under the state’s Clean Air Act.

Caring for Others Means Caring About Climate Change

As a mom and as a nurse it scares Amelia Kaune to think about what the world could look like in 50 years if global warming continues at its current pace.

Climate Change is Darkening Seattle’s Water Forecast

“Hey — the sun is coming out. Bad news!” Naess exclaimed. Turning to visitors, he explained: “We would much prefer a dousing rain for a month.”

Expanding climate-change issue to diverse communities

It’s time to acknowledge that people impacted by global warming include the poor and disenfranchised, and they need a stake in policy decisions.

For People of Faith, “Love Thy Neighbor” Includes Fighting for Climate Justice

For over 25 years, Earth Ministry/Washington Interfaith Power & Light has been the statewide leader in engaging the religious community in environmental stewardship and advocacy.

In Our View: Our Climate Is Changing

Any discussion about climate change should be required to start with a quote from Peter Goldmark, Washington’s Commissioner of Public Lands. “Our fire season started a month ahead, our crops matured weeks ahead and the dry weather we usually get in August, we’ve had since May.”

Climate change hits communities of color harder

Saturday will mark the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, when flood waters breached levies, ruined homes and destroyed lives in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.

Protecting Environment a Way of Life for Seattle Mom

“As a mom you really start looking beyond the current situation and to what’s coming for your kids, and their kids. We need to take action now so our kids have a better future,” says Jemae Hoffman.

Climate Justice – Diverse Groups to Celebrate a Summer of Our Power

Our salmon are in hot water. More than a quarter million sockeye salmon returning from the ocean to spawn are either dead or dying in the Columbia River and its tributaries due to warming water temperatures.

Wash. state can lead on global warming and clean energy

The dust has settled on a frustrating legislative session. Time and again, oil interests blocked broadly supported steps to encourage the transition to clean energy and cut global-warming pollution.

Go Local to Fight Climate Change

You may recognize Zarna Joshi from news broadcasts or from her interview in the New York Times. She helped organize the high profile, anti-Arctic drilling protests in Seattle this spring.

Climate Justice and Shared Prosperity

From serving as Washington’s Energy Policy Director to helping Seattle build a carbon-free electric utility, climate advocate and policy architect KC Golden has done it all.

Duwamish Valley Youth Corps Takes on Environmental Injustice

According to Carmen Martinez, South Park ranks first in Washington State for the highest asthma rates and the smallest tree canopy.

University of Washington Student Rethinks Sustainability

Sarra Tekola is on a mission. The Environmental Sciences student at the University of Washington has been an activist and climate change evangelist her whole life. Now, her sights are set on achieving climate justice in Washington State.

Are Breweries Ground Zero For Climate Change?

What happens when a would-be environmental attorney and a self-declared “lifelong do-gooder and policy junkie” go into craft brewing? They launch Fremont Brewing, one of Washington State’s most sustainable small breweries.

Respiratory Disease is Related to Climate Change

Dr. Amundson says severe weather events around the world caused by climate change are closely tied to health-related issues and are negatively impacting human health.

Climate Change: Groups Launch Community Research on Inequity

Volunteers walked out of the Southside Commons on May 16 to bridge the science to the sidewalk as they hit the streets to ask passers-by how climate changes are impacting communities in South Seattle.

Local View: State must step up game on renewable energy

As the CEO of a Seattle-based solar company, I know that our state’s forward-looking clean energy policies are a major reason why cutting-edge businesses have decided to set up shop here in Washington.

Governor Inslee’s Carbon Pollution Initiative Cannot Be Achieved Without an Inclusive Approach

Embracing a more inclusive society is the only way to overcome the many great challenges that we as a people face, the most pressing of which is the rapid warming of our planet from heat-trapping and health threatening carbon pollution.

State Senate Doing its Oily Best to Ignore us on Transportation

The state Senate is doing its best to ignore a plan that would tax big polluters to pay for transportation. But it’s catching on with a group that used to matter in democracy: the people.

Proposed low-carbon fuel standard draws praise, criticism

Most of the heart-healthy oil is used for cooking, but some is sent to a refinery, where it’s turned into biodiesel and shipped to California.

On Climate Tour, Inslee Notes Health Impacts Of Carbon Emissions In Seattle’s South Park