Caring for the Earth, our common home, is a value people across Cascadia share. The State of Washington has affirmed that value by committing itself to a one hundred percent clean electric grid by 2045.
Tag: Climate Crisis
Posted inLegislative Advocacy
Washington State Legislature adjourns Sine Die; Jay Inslee says session a huge success
The 2019 Washington State legislative session has adjourned Sine Die. Read NPI’s recap of the session.
Posted inPolicy Topics
Big Earth Day victory: 100% clean electricity bill goes to Governor Jay Inslee’s desk
We’ve just taken another step towards a future where we meet our energy needs more sustainably and responsibly than we have for the past few centuries.
Posted inElections
Washington Governor Jay Inslee announces climate-focused presidential campaign
Our own Governor Jay Inslee has officially joined the 2020 Democratic presidential field.
Posted inPolicy Topics
VICTORY! Washington State Senate votes to ban fracking in oil and gas production
Hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, could soon be banned in Washington State if a bill approved by the Senate on February 13th, 2019 becomes law.
Posted inElections
Washingtonians rejected I‑1631, but that doesn’t mean they oppose a price on pollution
Since I‑1631 is unfortunately not going to become law in December, we need to get to work developing a new climate action plan, pronto.
Posted inPolicy Topics
NPI’s Gael Tarleton: It’s time to sprint to pass Initiative 1631 and save our common home
It’s time to act on climate! Read Gael Tarleton’s speech thanking the Washington Conservation Voters for recognizing her as their Legislator of the Year and calling for passage of I‑1631.
Posted inOur Environment
Dirty TransMountain pipeline dealt massive blow by Canadian Federal Court of Appeal
VICTORY! A Canadian court has dealt a MASSIVE blow to the TransMountain oil pipeline that Justin Trudeau wants to build to pump oil out of Alberta to B.C.‘s coast. The pipeline may not be built now. Learn about this huge win for indigenous peoples, climate justice, and our orcas.
Posted inOur Environment
Documentary Review: Everyone should see “An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power”
Read NPI’s review of Al Gore’s 2017 documentary, which continues the story of his fight to combat the climate crisis and protect the Earth, our common home.
Posted inMedia & Culture, Views & Reviews
Book Review: Bernie Sanders’ “Guide to Political Revolution” aims to be teen resource
Democrats still get into arguments about the merits (or lack thereof) of Hillary Clinton’s and Bernie Sanders’ candidacies for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination. It’s why many of us on the left continue, inexorably, viewing contemporary events as a chance to re-litigate that contest and who was right. To say that Bernie Sanders: Guide to […]
Posted inLegislative Advocacy, Our Environment, Policy Topics
Voters in Washington are enthusiastic about putting a price on pollution, NPI poll finds
Nearly three in five Washington voters agree it’s time for the state to put a price on pollution to fund a socially responsible transition to clean energy, according to a survey conducted last month by Public Policy Polling for NPI. 59% of likely 2018 voters surveyed agree that Washington State should reduce emissions of air pollutants like […]
Posted inOur Environment, Policy Topics
Nine more states and Puerto Rico join United States Climate Alliance, quadrupling numbers
After less than a week, the Alliance has member states representing an estimated 102,169,711 Americans (including Puerto Rico) and 36% of total U.S. GDP (not counting Puerto Rico).
Posted inOur Environment, Policy Topics
Washington, California, New York announce formation of United States Climate Alliance
Federalism is coming to the rescue of our planet, and not a moment too soon. Today is one of those days to be grateful to our founders for devising a plan of government that requires power to be shared between the federal government.
Posted inOur Environment, Policy Topics
Left Coast vows to continue fight for climate justice as Trump abandons Paris accords
Elected leaders from Washington, Oregon, California, and other states are vowing to continue state and regional efforts to tackle climate damage, saying that future generations are counting on us.