/getting-to-zero-decarbonizing-cascadia This series explores the path to low-carbon energy for Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. All rely heavily on hydropower, are transitioning from resource extraction industries, have rapidly diversifying populations and face common challenges as they transition off fossil fuels. The project is a year-long collaboration between InvestigateWest, Grist, Crosscut, ÀÏ·ò×Ó´«Ã½, The Tyee, South Seattle Emerald and The Evergrey. en-US Copyright Sun, 19 Dec 2021 19:32:24 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-12-19/the-crucial-ingredients-for-decarbonizing-an-economy-and-safeguarding-a-region Lessons from a year of reporting on climate solutions for Oregon, Washington and British Columbia Sun, 19 Dec 2021 19:32:24 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-12-19/the-crucial-ingredients-for-decarbonizing-an-economy-and-safeguarding-a-region Peter Fairley, Robert McClure /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-12-11/how-cascadia-can-prevent-another-lost-decade-in-the-fight-against-climate-change Climate-warming pollution is rising in Oregon, Washington and British Columbia. Action in 2022 can get the region on track for 2030. Sat, 11 Dec 2021 19:01:45 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-12-11/how-cascadia-can-prevent-another-lost-decade-in-the-fight-against-climate-change Peter Fairley /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-12-08/jumping-onboard-what-rails-resurgence-means-for-efforts-to-decarbonize-the-pacific-northwest Rail advocates argue new lines will grow the economy, shrink mobility inequalities and help decarbonize the region. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 13:06:27 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-12-08/jumping-onboard-what-rails-resurgence-means-for-efforts-to-decarbonize-the-pacific-northwest Lizz Giordano / Crosscut /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-11-20/cascadias-climate-champions-learn-they-can-win-at-the-local-level Acting on international calls to freeze fossil fuel infrastructure, citizen activists working with environmental justice groups and Indigenous nations are pushing local governments to rewrite the rules for building everything from airports and gas stations to industrial zones. Sat, 20 Nov 2021 19:01:26 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-11-20/cascadias-climate-champions-learn-they-can-win-at-the-local-level Peter Fairley /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-11-06/greener-buildings-in-cascadia-well-need-to-spend-billions Programs across Cascadia to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency make a difference, but the results are probably too small and too slow. Sat, 06 Nov 2021 19:54:24 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-11-06/greener-buildings-in-cascadia-well-need-to-spend-billions Andrew Engleson /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-10-31/an-electric-future-natural-gas-proponents-wont-go-without-a-fight Replacing greenhouse gas-producing fossil fuels with electricity from solar, wind or other emission-free sources is increasingly seen as the surest path to a clean energy future. But even a green city like Bellingham, Washington has learned it’s not easy to cap demand for fossil fuel. Sun, 31 Oct 2021 19:43:36 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-10-31/an-electric-future-natural-gas-proponents-wont-go-without-a-fight Ysabelle Kempe / Grist /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-08-28/can-the-west-learn-to-share-renewable-power Proponents of a heftier, coordinated grid assess its importance – — and barriers to their visions. Sat, 28 Aug 2021 15:43:19 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-08-28/can-the-west-learn-to-share-renewable-power Peter Fairley /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-05-22/a-key-step-in-decarbonizing-cascadia-cleaning-up-what-cant-plug-in Cascadia needs cleaner fuels to start decarbonizing heavy vehicles and industry. That means pushing biofuels to the max, and more. Sun, 23 May 2021 04:09:50 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-05-22/a-key-step-in-decarbonizing-cascadia-cleaning-up-what-cant-plug-in Peter Fairley /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-05-10/can-oregon-democrats-learn-from-b-c-s-conservative-backed-carbon-tax This year, climate legislation remains a tense topic of debate in Pacific Northwest politics. Why has a carbon pricing program worked in British Columbia but not in Oregon? Mon, 10 May 2021 11:55:40 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-05-10/can-oregon-democrats-learn-from-b-c-s-conservative-backed-carbon-tax Erik Neumann /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-04-20/why-renewable-electricity-powers-decarbonization-and-pays-off Plugging in more stuff can slash Cascadia’s climate-warming emissions at modest cost. But that means moving much faster. Tue, 20 Apr 2021 23:22:21 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-04-20/why-renewable-electricity-powers-decarbonization-and-pays-off Peter Fairley