Action for a greener, healthier Washington

Fifteen states deliver on commitment to electric trucks

Washington joined 14 other states in a first-of-its-kind agreement for zero-emission trucks.

Trump EPA allows power plants to dump more toxic pollution into waterways

The EPA’s new Toxic Water Pollution Rule puts the health of our rivers and the safety of our drinking water at risk from pollution. 

America's Top Colleges for Renewable Energy

America’s colleges and universities are leading the transition to a 100 percent renewable energy system. More than 40 colleges and universities now obtain 100 percent or more of their electricity from renewable energy sources.

Victory for the Great American Outdoors

President Trump just signed the Great American Outdoors Act, which fully funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

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News Release | Environment Washington

Statement: Agencies’ plan not enough to save orcas

The latest attempt to restore salmon populations and protect highly endangered Southern Resident orcas, announced by federal agency leaders today, comes up short. Many years of research shows that restoring the lower Snake River by removing its four dams is the best - and likely only - way to ensure salmon recovery and steer Southern Resident Orcas away from extinction. 

News Release | Environment America

Environment America unveils new initiatives during Climate Week

One of the largest climate summits of the year, Climate Week NYC, kicks off this week, as fires continue to burn across the American West, hurricanes brew in the Atlantic and heat records are broken across the country.

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

A resolute dedication to democratic ideals coupled with the wisdom to recognize how and when to see the task through to completion: Advocates for all causes would do well to emulate the qualities that made Justice Ginsburg a truly historic figure. We offer our condolences to her children and grandchildren. The country she worked so hard to improve will miss her.

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Extreme weather and extreme urgency: It’s time to defend the climate

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News Release | Environment Washington

The historic wildfires of 2020 are a clear sign of climate change

The American West is on fire across both the Mountain and Pacific Time Zones. Wildfires have burned 625,500 acres here in  Washington, 2.5 million acres in California, 807,500 acres in Oregon, 288,000 acres in Colorado, and 111,000 acres in Montana. Pam Clough, acting state director for Environment Washington, issued the following statement.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.