Clean & Prosperous
@cleanandprosperous.bsky.social
Accelerating Clean Energy. Powering Prosperity.
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145+ members of the coalition that defeated I-2117 are calling on lawmakers to protect Climate Commitment Act investments and keep promises to voters. CCA funds must be used to create jobs & reduce pollution - not fill budget holes.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:11 PM
145+ members of the coalition that defeated I-2117 are calling on lawmakers to protect Climate Commitment Act investments and keep promises to voters. CCA funds must be used to create jobs & reduce pollution - not fill budget holes.
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States are making heat pumps a better deal!
Grids peak in summer, leaving winter capacity underused - so heat pump homes can use more electricity in winter without new grid upgrades.
MA, MN & CO now offer 4–7¢/kWh winter discounts - saving households hundreds. Lower bills, lower emissions.
Grids peak in summer, leaving winter capacity underused - so heat pump homes can use more electricity in winter without new grid upgrades.
MA, MN & CO now offer 4–7¢/kWh winter discounts - saving households hundreds. Lower bills, lower emissions.
Why Some Cold States Are Making It Cheaper to Run a Heat Pump
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2026 at 7:02 PM
States are making heat pumps a better deal!
Grids peak in summer, leaving winter capacity underused - so heat pump homes can use more electricity in winter without new grid upgrades.
MA, MN & CO now offer 4–7¢/kWh winter discounts - saving households hundreds. Lower bills, lower emissions.
Grids peak in summer, leaving winter capacity underused - so heat pump homes can use more electricity in winter without new grid upgrades.
MA, MN & CO now offer 4–7¢/kWh winter discounts - saving households hundreds. Lower bills, lower emissions.
Climate Commitment Act investments can help strengthen wildfire resilience and protect public health.
A study estimates long-term exposure to pollution from wildfire smoke contributed to an average of 24,100 deaths per year across the lower 48 states.
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A study estimates long-term exposure to pollution from wildfire smoke contributed to an average of 24,100 deaths per year across the lower 48 states.
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February 12, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Climate Commitment Act investments can help strengthen wildfire resilience and protect public health.
A study estimates long-term exposure to pollution from wildfire smoke contributed to an average of 24,100 deaths per year across the lower 48 states.
www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...
A study estimates long-term exposure to pollution from wildfire smoke contributed to an average of 24,100 deaths per year across the lower 48 states.
www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...
The nation’s electric grid largely doesn’t store energy - most electricity is immediately used. PNNL found pairing batteries with hydropower can extend equipment lifespans, create new revenue, and improve environmental flows.
All the more reason to Build SHIIT and strengthen grid reliability⚡
All the more reason to Build SHIIT and strengthen grid reliability⚡
Adding Batteries to Hydropower Facilities Could Increase Dam Lifespan, Potential Revenue
A modeling study shows that adding batteries to a dam could decrease the wear and tear on hydropower turbines and open up new opportunities for dam operators to earn revenue.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:39 PM
The nation’s electric grid largely doesn’t store energy - most electricity is immediately used. PNNL found pairing batteries with hydropower can extend equipment lifespans, create new revenue, and improve environmental flows.
All the more reason to Build SHIIT and strengthen grid reliability⚡
All the more reason to Build SHIIT and strengthen grid reliability⚡
Big step forward for clean fleets in WA!
After seeing point-of-sale vouchers speed adoption on our 2023 study mission to CA, we’re excited for the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program launch.
Dealers: register to offer instant savings + more zero-emission trucks.
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After seeing point-of-sale vouchers speed adoption on our 2023 study mission to CA, we’re excited for the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program launch.
Dealers: register to offer instant savings + more zero-emission trucks.
wazip.org?utm_source=p...
February 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Big step forward for clean fleets in WA!
After seeing point-of-sale vouchers speed adoption on our 2023 study mission to CA, we’re excited for the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program launch.
Dealers: register to offer instant savings + more zero-emission trucks.
wazip.org?utm_source=p...
After seeing point-of-sale vouchers speed adoption on our 2023 study mission to CA, we’re excited for the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program launch.
Dealers: register to offer instant savings + more zero-emission trucks.
wazip.org?utm_source=p...
EV charging keeps expanding even with federal roadblocks 🚗
In 2025, the U.S. public fast-charging network grew 30%, adding 18,000+ ports. Chargers are more reliable (93% success rates) and drivers logged 141M sessions (+30%) - a sign supply is matching rising EV demand.
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In 2025, the U.S. public fast-charging network grew 30%, adding 18,000+ ports. Chargers are more reliable (93% success rates) and drivers logged 141M sessions (+30%) - a sign supply is matching rising EV demand.
@canarymedia.com
EV charging keeps expanding despite Trump
The U.S. added a record number of public electric-vehicle fast chargers last year, keeping up with demand from a growing number of EV owners.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:03 PM
EV charging keeps expanding even with federal roadblocks 🚗
In 2025, the U.S. public fast-charging network grew 30%, adding 18,000+ ports. Chargers are more reliable (93% success rates) and drivers logged 141M sessions (+30%) - a sign supply is matching rising EV demand.
@canarymedia.com
In 2025, the U.S. public fast-charging network grew 30%, adding 18,000+ ports. Chargers are more reliable (93% success rates) and drivers logged 141M sessions (+30%) - a sign supply is matching rising EV demand.
@canarymedia.com
EVs are already cleaning the air 🚗🔌
A CA study found 200+ EVs = 1.1% less air pollution in neighborhoods.
In WA, EVs are ~20% of new car sales + we’re scaling charging & fleet incentives through Charging Forward Together & WAZIP to speed up the benefits.
@grist.org
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A CA study found 200+ EVs = 1.1% less air pollution in neighborhoods.
In WA, EVs are ~20% of new car sales + we’re scaling charging & fleet incentives through Charging Forward Together & WAZIP to speed up the benefits.
@grist.org
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February 5, 2026 at 10:41 PM
EVs are already cleaning the air 🚗🔌
A CA study found 200+ EVs = 1.1% less air pollution in neighborhoods.
In WA, EVs are ~20% of new car sales + we’re scaling charging & fleet incentives through Charging Forward Together & WAZIP to speed up the benefits.
@grist.org
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A CA study found 200+ EVs = 1.1% less air pollution in neighborhoods.
In WA, EVs are ~20% of new car sales + we’re scaling charging & fleet incentives through Charging Forward Together & WAZIP to speed up the benefits.
@grist.org
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Positive tipping points are real: when clean options are cheaper & easier - adoption snowballs.
Bike lanes → more riders. Chargers → more EVs.
WA’s next tipping point is energy.
Build SHIIT shows 250+ ready projects showing faster buildout drives faster decarbonization, jobs, & growth.
@grist.org
Bike lanes → more riders. Chargers → more EVs.
WA’s next tipping point is energy.
Build SHIIT shows 250+ ready projects showing faster buildout drives faster decarbonization, jobs, & growth.
@grist.org
Good news! These ‘positive tipping points’ will help save the world.
Catastrophic tipping points are unfolding in nature. But humanity can exploit their beneficial counterparts to mitigate climate change
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February 4, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Positive tipping points are real: when clean options are cheaper & easier - adoption snowballs.
Bike lanes → more riders. Chargers → more EVs.
WA’s next tipping point is energy.
Build SHIIT shows 250+ ready projects showing faster buildout drives faster decarbonization, jobs, & growth.
@grist.org
Bike lanes → more riders. Chargers → more EVs.
WA’s next tipping point is energy.
Build SHIIT shows 250+ ready projects showing faster buildout drives faster decarbonization, jobs, & growth.
@grist.org
We closed out the 2026 Future of Carbon Policy Forum spotlighting Giuliani Award finalists: Anthony Pancotti of Helion, Chris Dougher of Sila Nanotechnologies, and Karl Vanevenhoven of Yakima Chief Hops - advancing real decarbonization and jobs.
Congrats to this year’s winner, Yakima Chief Hops! 👏
Congrats to this year’s winner, Yakima Chief Hops! 👏
February 3, 2026 at 6:42 PM
We closed out the 2026 Future of Carbon Policy Forum spotlighting Giuliani Award finalists: Anthony Pancotti of Helion, Chris Dougher of Sila Nanotechnologies, and Karl Vanevenhoven of Yakima Chief Hops - advancing real decarbonization and jobs.
Congrats to this year’s winner, Yakima Chief Hops! 👏
Congrats to this year’s winner, Yakima Chief Hops! 👏
Another case to Build SHIIT👷
Sila is moving ahead with manufacturing even as limited electricity supplies could impede expansion.
The Build Sustainable High Impact Infrastructure Together study shows we must add power to keep projects like this moving - unlocking more jobs and investment here.
Sila is moving ahead with manufacturing even as limited electricity supplies could impede expansion.
The Build Sustainable High Impact Infrastructure Together study shows we must add power to keep projects like this moving - unlocking more jobs and investment here.
Battery company Group14 furloughs workers at Washington factory — just as rival Sila ramps up
Battery materials company Group14 furloughed an undisclosed number of employees at its unfinished facility in Moses Lake, Wash., as rival Sila expects to start production this spring.
www.geekwire.com
February 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Another case to Build SHIIT👷
Sila is moving ahead with manufacturing even as limited electricity supplies could impede expansion.
The Build Sustainable High Impact Infrastructure Together study shows we must add power to keep projects like this moving - unlocking more jobs and investment here.
Sila is moving ahead with manufacturing even as limited electricity supplies could impede expansion.
The Build Sustainable High Impact Infrastructure Together study shows we must add power to keep projects like this moving - unlocking more jobs and investment here.
Renewables kept growing in 2025 - even as federal policy boosted fossil fuels. Through Nov., 92% of new U.S. power additions came from solar, wind, or batteries (EIA/Cleanview).
Solar delivered ~50%, storage 31%, and wind outbuilt gas.
Clean energy is driving grid growth ⚡️
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Solar delivered ~50%, storage 31%, and wind outbuilt gas.
Clean energy is driving grid growth ⚡️
@canarymedia.com
January 29, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Renewables kept growing in 2025 - even as federal policy boosted fossil fuels. Through Nov., 92% of new U.S. power additions came from solar, wind, or batteries (EIA/Cleanview).
Solar delivered ~50%, storage 31%, and wind outbuilt gas.
Clean energy is driving grid growth ⚡️
@canarymedia.com
Solar delivered ~50%, storage 31%, and wind outbuilt gas.
Clean energy is driving grid growth ⚡️
@canarymedia.com
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We’re working to streamline permitting and break down barriers in order to move Washington’s clean energy economy forward. We have huge opportunities in our state as we come together to get these projects built. www.youtube.com/shorts/37uM2...
The opportunity is here. Let’s get that SHIIT built. 👷 #WAClimateAction
YouTube video by Clean & Prosperous
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January 29, 2026 at 12:53 AM
We’re working to streamline permitting and break down barriers in order to move Washington’s clean energy economy forward. We have huge opportunities in our state as we come together to get these projects built. www.youtube.com/shorts/37uM2...
Coal gets sold as “reliable.” The data says otherwise.
Coal has the highest equipment-related outage rate - about twice as high as wind. And coal’s reliability has, in fact, been decreasing. Propping it up means higher costs for power that breaks down more often.
@heatmap.news
Coal has the highest equipment-related outage rate - about twice as high as wind. And coal’s reliability has, in fact, been decreasing. Propping it up means higher costs for power that breaks down more often.
@heatmap.news
Trump Wants to Prop Up Coal Plants. They Keep Breaking Down.
According to a new analysis shared exclusively with Heatmap, coal’s equipment-related outage rate is about twice as high as wind’s.
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January 28, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Coal gets sold as “reliable.” The data says otherwise.
Coal has the highest equipment-related outage rate - about twice as high as wind. And coal’s reliability has, in fact, been decreasing. Propping it up means higher costs for power that breaks down more often.
@heatmap.news
Coal has the highest equipment-related outage rate - about twice as high as wind. And coal’s reliability has, in fact, been decreasing. Propping it up means higher costs for power that breaks down more often.
@heatmap.news
Build SHIIT energy 👷⚡
Our second panel at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum - "Efficient & Effective Clean Energy Siting" - got real about what’s holding projects up and how to fix it.
As @propublica.org highlights, WA is dead last in renewable growth. Time to Build SHIIT.
Our second panel at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum - "Efficient & Effective Clean Energy Siting" - got real about what’s holding projects up and how to fix it.
As @propublica.org highlights, WA is dead last in renewable growth. Time to Build SHIIT.
January 27, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Build SHIIT energy 👷⚡
Our second panel at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum - "Efficient & Effective Clean Energy Siting" - got real about what’s holding projects up and how to fix it.
As @propublica.org highlights, WA is dead last in renewable growth. Time to Build SHIIT.
Our second panel at the Future of Carbon Policy Forum - "Efficient & Effective Clean Energy Siting" - got real about what’s holding projects up and how to fix it.
As @propublica.org highlights, WA is dead last in renewable growth. Time to Build SHIIT.
WA has to Build SHIIT Now 👷
Washington has the goals, the interest, and the projects - but until we fix how clean energy actually gets permitted, sited, and connected, opportunity will keep slipping away.
Washington has the goals, the interest, and the projects - but until we fix how clean energy actually gets permitted, sited, and connected, opportunity will keep slipping away.
The report, cheekily named “Build SHIIT Now,” says more than 250 projects, 580,000 jobs, and 24 gigawatts are at risk in Washington state due to bureaucratic delays.
Report finds $149 billion backlog of clean energy projects in WA
The report, cheekily named “Build SHIIT Now,” says more than 250 projects, 580,000 jobs, and 24 gigawatts are at risk in Washington state due to bureaucratic delays.
www.knkx.org
January 26, 2026 at 7:17 PM
WA has to Build SHIIT Now 👷
Washington has the goals, the interest, and the projects - but until we fix how clean energy actually gets permitted, sited, and connected, opportunity will keep slipping away.
Washington has the goals, the interest, and the projects - but until we fix how clean energy actually gets permitted, sited, and connected, opportunity will keep slipping away.
Olympia’s in session and budget talks are heating up.
CCA funds were created to cut pollution + grow clean energy - not fill gaps outside the law’s intent. Redirecting $500M+ takes WA off track.
Read more from the @seattletimes.com editorial board: www.seattletimes.com/opinion/edit...
CCA funds were created to cut pollution + grow clean energy - not fill gaps outside the law’s intent. Redirecting $500M+ takes WA off track.
Read more from the @seattletimes.com editorial board: www.seattletimes.com/opinion/edit...
January 22, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Olympia’s in session and budget talks are heating up.
CCA funds were created to cut pollution + grow clean energy - not fill gaps outside the law’s intent. Redirecting $500M+ takes WA off track.
Read more from the @seattletimes.com editorial board: www.seattletimes.com/opinion/edit...
CCA funds were created to cut pollution + grow clean energy - not fill gaps outside the law’s intent. Redirecting $500M+ takes WA off track.
Read more from the @seattletimes.com editorial board: www.seattletimes.com/opinion/edit...
U.S. emissions are back up.
After two years of decline, 2025 saw a 2.4% jump as electricity demand surged and coal burn rebounded 13%. What do rising emissions actually mean? It means dirtier air, higher energy costs for working families, and increased vulnerability to climate disasters.
After two years of decline, 2025 saw a 2.4% jump as electricity demand surged and coal burn rebounded 13%. What do rising emissions actually mean? It means dirtier air, higher energy costs for working families, and increased vulnerability to climate disasters.
U.S. Emissions Jumped in 2025 as Coal Power Rebounded
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 8:42 PM
U.S. emissions are back up.
After two years of decline, 2025 saw a 2.4% jump as electricity demand surged and coal burn rebounded 13%. What do rising emissions actually mean? It means dirtier air, higher energy costs for working families, and increased vulnerability to climate disasters.
After two years of decline, 2025 saw a 2.4% jump as electricity demand surged and coal burn rebounded 13%. What do rising emissions actually mean? It means dirtier air, higher energy costs for working families, and increased vulnerability to climate disasters.
We opened the 2026 Future of Carbon Policy Forum with Leading to Linkage with California & Québec. Featuring Joel Creswell of @ecology.wa.gov, Jean-Yves Benoit of the Québec Ministry of the Environment, Rajinder Sahota of @airresources.bsky.social, moderated by Kelly Trombley of Ceres.
January 20, 2026 at 8:27 PM
We opened the 2026 Future of Carbon Policy Forum with Leading to Linkage with California & Québec. Featuring Joel Creswell of @ecology.wa.gov, Jean-Yves Benoit of the Québec Ministry of the Environment, Rajinder Sahota of @airresources.bsky.social, moderated by Kelly Trombley of Ceres.
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I was pleased to join a panel discussion with @cleanandprosperous.bsky.social last week on how we can accelerate the shift to clean energy. We’re on the right path, and we need to pick up the pace so we are ready for the challenges ahead.
January 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
I was pleased to join a panel discussion with @cleanandprosperous.bsky.social last week on how we can accelerate the shift to clean energy. We’re on the right path, and we need to pick up the pace so we are ready for the challenges ahead.
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Washington’s energy needs are growing – and clean energy offers us the best path to build that capacity quickly and affordably, while also protecting our environment.
Report finds $149 billion backlog of clean energy projects in WA
The report, cheekily named “Build SHIIT Now,” says more than 250 projects, 580,000 jobs, and 24 gigawatts are at risk in Washington state due to bureaucratic delays.
www.knkx.org
January 16, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Washington’s energy needs are growing – and clean energy offers us the best path to build that capacity quickly and affordably, while also protecting our environment.
A new idea on managing data center loads…
This AnnDyl report shows a 200-MW facility could offset 10% of peak load with $50M in home efficiency upgrades - insulation, air sealing, smart thermostats - cutting demand, saving customers money, & creating 200+ jobs.
www.utilitydive.com/news/home-ef...
This AnnDyl report shows a 200-MW facility could offset 10% of peak load with $50M in home efficiency upgrades - insulation, air sealing, smart thermostats - cutting demand, saving customers money, & creating 200+ jobs.
www.utilitydive.com/news/home-ef...
Home efficiency upgrades could offset data center loads while creating jobs: report
A report from AnnDyl shows significant potential benefits for local grids, employment and utility ratepayers when data center companies invest in residential energy efficiency.
www.utilitydive.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:48 PM
A new idea on managing data center loads…
This AnnDyl report shows a 200-MW facility could offset 10% of peak load with $50M in home efficiency upgrades - insulation, air sealing, smart thermostats - cutting demand, saving customers money, & creating 200+ jobs.
www.utilitydive.com/news/home-ef...
This AnnDyl report shows a 200-MW facility could offset 10% of peak load with $50M in home efficiency upgrades - insulation, air sealing, smart thermostats - cutting demand, saving customers money, & creating 200+ jobs.
www.utilitydive.com/news/home-ef...
Thank you for an incredible 2026 Future of Carbon Policy Forum! 🎉
Leaders from CARB, Québec’s Ministry of the Environment, @ecology.wa.gov, @wastatecommerce.bsky.social, and EFSEC outlined how WA can link carbon markets and accelerate clean-energy siting.
Leaders from CARB, Québec’s Ministry of the Environment, @ecology.wa.gov, @wastatecommerce.bsky.social, and EFSEC outlined how WA can link carbon markets and accelerate clean-energy siting.
January 13, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Thank you for an incredible 2026 Future of Carbon Policy Forum! 🎉
Leaders from CARB, Québec’s Ministry of the Environment, @ecology.wa.gov, @wastatecommerce.bsky.social, and EFSEC outlined how WA can link carbon markets and accelerate clean-energy siting.
Leaders from CARB, Québec’s Ministry of the Environment, @ecology.wa.gov, @wastatecommerce.bsky.social, and EFSEC outlined how WA can link carbon markets and accelerate clean-energy siting.
“We need to build what’s next, not stop what’s bad.”
Couldn’t have said it better ourselves. We have to lean into the economic stakes of the climate crisis. If we don’t act now, we lose out on billions in investment, hundreds of thousands of jobs, and our global competitiveness.
@heatmap.news
Couldn’t have said it better ourselves. We have to lean into the economic stakes of the climate crisis. If we don’t act now, we lose out on billions in investment, hundreds of thousands of jobs, and our global competitiveness.
@heatmap.news
It’s Time for a Faster, Smarter Kind of Climate Action
The president of the Clean Economy Project calls for a new approach to advocacy — or as she calls it, a “third front.”
heatmap.news
January 12, 2026 at 8:26 PM
“We need to build what’s next, not stop what’s bad.”
Couldn’t have said it better ourselves. We have to lean into the economic stakes of the climate crisis. If we don’t act now, we lose out on billions in investment, hundreds of thousands of jobs, and our global competitiveness.
@heatmap.news
Couldn’t have said it better ourselves. We have to lean into the economic stakes of the climate crisis. If we don’t act now, we lose out on billions in investment, hundreds of thousands of jobs, and our global competitiveness.
@heatmap.news
WA needs to 💥 Build SHIIT Now 💥
The new Build SHIIT report with Greenline Insights evaluates 250+ clean energy projects in WA’s pipeline - billions of dollars in economic activity and hundreds of thousands of jobs... all held up by permitting, siting, and interconnection delays.
The new Build SHIIT report with Greenline Insights evaluates 250+ clean energy projects in WA’s pipeline - billions of dollars in economic activity and hundreds of thousands of jobs... all held up by permitting, siting, and interconnection delays.
January 8, 2026 at 6:29 PM
WA needs to 💥 Build SHIIT Now 💥
The new Build SHIIT report with Greenline Insights evaluates 250+ clean energy projects in WA’s pipeline - billions of dollars in economic activity and hundreds of thousands of jobs... all held up by permitting, siting, and interconnection delays.
The new Build SHIIT report with Greenline Insights evaluates 250+ clean energy projects in WA’s pipeline - billions of dollars in economic activity and hundreds of thousands of jobs... all held up by permitting, siting, and interconnection delays.
Wildfires are now Chelan County’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2023, fires released 1.54 million metric tons of CO₂, outpacing cars and buildings. It’s a clear signal that wildfire prevention and resilience are crucial pollution reduction strategies.
#Greensky #WAClimateAction
In 2023, fires released 1.54 million metric tons of CO₂, outpacing cars and buildings. It’s a clear signal that wildfire prevention and resilience are crucial pollution reduction strategies.
#Greensky #WAClimateAction
Wildfires are Chelan County’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions, 2025 report shows
Wildfires, not cars or buildings, are the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Chelan County, according to a new emissions report.
www.nwpb.org
January 7, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Wildfires are now Chelan County’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions.
In 2023, fires released 1.54 million metric tons of CO₂, outpacing cars and buildings. It’s a clear signal that wildfire prevention and resilience are crucial pollution reduction strategies.
#Greensky #WAClimateAction
In 2023, fires released 1.54 million metric tons of CO₂, outpacing cars and buildings. It’s a clear signal that wildfire prevention and resilience are crucial pollution reduction strategies.
#Greensky #WAClimateAction