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Climate Solutions
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Accelerating clean energy solutions to the climate crisis. Nonprofit based in Seattle and Portland.
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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 21h
America is in crisis.

So it's a small relief that the rest of the world is actually getting remarkable stuff done with energy. We just passed a huge milestone globally!

Now back to work on America.
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Something extraordinary just happened
But of course there's a but. Or two.
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 1d
Trump admin appointees include 43 former fossil fuel industry employees and 12 people tied to fossil fuel-funded right-wing think tanks.
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 1d
"Energy dominance," you say?

As of this year, *China is exporting more clean-energy technology than the US is exporting the dirty stuff*.

The future is green energy & China, not the US, is set to dominate it.
China Is Beating the US in the Battle for Energy Export Dominance
China’s exports of clean energy technology hit a record in August, with $20 billion shipped globally.
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 1d
It's nearly time for our reception in Portland! Hope to see some of you tomorrow. Thanks to the Port of Portland and Beneficial State Bank for sponsoring!
Climate Solutions Portland Reception | Climate Solutions
Climate Solutions is excited to hold our Portland Reception event on Thursday, October 9, 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm. We have a great program planned and hope that you too can join us for an evening of good company, fun, and connection.  To learn more, visit our event website.For sponsorship or hosting opportunities, reach out to [email protected]. 
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 1d
Governor Kotek is standing up for Oregon families and jobs by getting as many clean energy projects supported as possible before Congress and the Trump administration take away millions of dollars in federal incentives.
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 2d
“With the elimination of promised incentives by the Trump Administration, states must step up as the last line of defense against climate catastrophe. We have to get renewable energy infrastructure built, and quickly,” — Gov. Kotek
Oregon to accelerate siting of renewable energy projects to beat Trump’s incentive deadline
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed an executive order that seeks to fast-track permitting and siting for renewable energy projects so developers can take advantage of federal tax credits.
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Ross Macfarlane @rossmacfarlane.bsky.social · 2d
Major milestone: global energy production from renewables surpasses coal for the first time. @ember-energy.org @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
Record solar expansion and steady wind growth driving world’s shift away from fossil fuels in 2025, report finds
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 2d
Coming to our annual reception this Thurday in Portland? Thanks to McKinstry and Neil Kelly for co-sponsoring!
2025 Climate Solutions Portland Reception
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 2d
WA's high court has rejected a challenge to the state's landmark climate law. “This should send a strong message to other states,” Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller said. “State leadership on climate has never been more important; WA is committed to reducing carbon pollution.” www.seattletimes.com...
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tigard-stripes.bsky.social @tigard-stripes.bsky.social · 3d
🎙🎧"We have a lot of evidence now about the role of coal companies, utilities, car manufacturers, meat & dairy producers that have joined in efforts to delay and slow down climate policies" #CarCulture #Vegan #GreenEnergy 🚫🚗🚫🐄
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Drilled @drilledmedia.bsky.social · 6d
Today, a look at the role the media has played in climate obstruction, with @maxboykoff.bsky.social and Melissa Aronczyk: drilled.media/podcasts/dri...
S14, Ep4 | The Media As a Tool of Climate Obstruction
Investigating the obstacles to action on climate change.
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 3d
Coming to our annual reception this Thurs in Portland? Thanks to A&R Solar, NXT Clean Fuels and Power NW for co-sponsoring!
2025 Climate Solutions Portland Reception
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 3d
This FRI in PDX: The AfroFuturism Oasis: Empowering Our Futures

Spotlighting a new innovative, healing-centered community space in North Portland that retrofits a retiring MAX train into a sustainable hub for rest, wellness, co-working, and resilience.
The AfroFuturism Oasis: Empowering Our Futures
Join the ZERO Coalition’s JEDI Committee and AfroVillage PDX for a powerful and inspiring afternoon during Sustainable Building Week 2025.
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 3d
Thanks to Alaska Airlines and Amazon Web Services for sponsoring our Annual Reception in Portland this Thurs! #alaskacares give.climatesolutions.org/event/2025-c...
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 6d
“Between [these cuts], tariffs, and federal agencies halting permitting even for projects not on federal lands, the federal government is making choices that may threaten reliability and will certainly increase costs for ratepayers," says the director of OR's Dept of Energy.
Trump administration cuts funding for dozens of clean energy projects across Pacific Northwest
Oregon and Washington condemned the Department of Energy's cuts across the board, specifically for the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub.
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Heatmap News @heatmap.news · 6d
Russ Vought has been waiting for this shutdown his whole adult life — or at least that’s what Republicans want you to believe.

What we're actually witnessing, @zeitlin.bsky.social writes, is a careful reshaping of the federal government that could have serious consequences for climate progress:
How the Shutdown Could Remake the Trump Administration
Republicans have blamed Democrats for unleashing Russ Vought on federal spending. But it doesn’t take much to see a bigger plan at work.
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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 6d
Hmm. With solar energy, the big explosions take place 93 million miles away
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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 6d
A fireball lit up the sky across the Los Angeles area on Thursday night after an explosion at a Chevron refinery in El Segundo, alarming nearby residents who said it felt like an earthquake. The cause of the explosion was not clear. No injuries were reported. nyti.ms/42pPCaW
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 6d
“This action by the federal government hurts our state’s ability to modernize our outdated electric grid and meet today’s rising energy demands with affordable clean energy," said Climate Solutions' Nora Apter. "OR families and businesses will be stuck with paying the tab.”
Oregon to lose an additional $400 million in federal climate grants
Oregon and 15 other Democratic states are losing nearly $8 billion toward climate projects, after the Trump administration terminated multiple federal grants.
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 6d
Thanks to @envdefensefund.bsky.social Environmental Defense Fund and @bluegreenalliance.bsky.social for sponsoring our Annual Reception in Portland next Thurs! www.climatesolutions.org/events/clima...
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 6d
“It is outrageous that this administration is using a shutdown to punish blue states like WA,” said @governorferguson.bsky.social “These projects will lower costs, create jobs, and reduce air pollution. We’re working with the AG to fight this illegal action.” content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAG...
Governor Ferguson condemns Trump Administration’s termination of $1.1B in energy grant funding across Washington
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 6d
Last spring, 16 WA Republican lawmakers wrote to the Trump administration urging them not to cut funds for the Pacific Northwest hydrogen hub, citing its importance for the regional economy, jobs, energy independence, etc.
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 6d
We support Governor Ferguson's step to protect Washingtonians by fighting back against the federal government's harmful attempt to take money from our state and block the creation of good jobs and clean, affordable energy.
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Gov. Bob Ferguson @governorferguson.bsky.social · 7d
The Trump administration is canceling more than $1.1 billion in grants for energy projects across Washington state, including the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub. That hub will create a clean hydrogen economy across our region.
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 7d
Rep. Schrier on Trump clean energy cuts: "At a time when rising prices are already squeezing families across the country, this action hits Washington consumers hard by increasing utility bills and kneecapping U.S. competitiveness in the global energy race." schrier.house.gov/media/press-...
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 7d
Feds cancelling a whole raft of manufacturing & innovation projects in Washington state, because WA is blue & the federal government has declared open war on half the country.
Energy Department Announces Termination of 223 Projects, Saving Over $7.5 Billion
The U.S. Department of Energy today announced the termination of 321 financial awards supporting 223 projects, resulting in a savings of approximately $7.56 billion dollars for American taxpayers.
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Climate Solutions @climatesolutions.org · 7d
Our Annual Reception is coming up in Portland, Thurs. Oct 9. Thanks to our sponsors, including Portland General Electric and Oregon Metro!
Climate Solutions Portland Reception | Climate Solutions
Climate Solutions is excited to hold our Portland Reception event on Thursday, October 9, 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm. We have a great program planned and hope that you too can join us for an evening of good company, fun, and connection.  To learn more, visit our event website.For sponsorship or hosting opportunities, reach out to [email protected]. 
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