Environmental Orgs Respond to Introduction of 2022 Transportation Package
Environmental Orgs Respond to Introduction of 2022 Transportation Package
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Puyallup Tribe, Community Organizations Challenge Dangerous Tacoma LNG Facility
Permits based on flawed and dangerous analysis put community at risk
Board Decides Tacoma LNG Facility Can Operate Despite Flawed and Dangerous Analysis in Air Permits
Today, the Washington Pollution Control Hearings Board (PCHB) ruled that Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) air permits, issued by Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA), given to the Tacoma Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility were adequate, in spite of misleading and inaccurate information used to evaluate the project.
U.S. Supreme Court dismisses last legal appeal for Washington state coal export proposal
Proposed Millennium Bulk Terminals project was last of seven Pacific Northwest coal terminals proposed since 2010.
Victory Over Massive Fracked Gas Refinery
Amidst strong opposition and legal defeats, developers end pursuit of world’s largest fracked gas-to-methanol refinery
Why You Should Care About the TMX Pipeline Expansion
The TMX expansion would cause an increase in tar sand extractions in northern Alberta, with a capacity of 590,000 barrels per day. Oil from tar sands is one of the most destructive, carbon-intensive and toxic fuels on the planet.
The fight against Tacoma’s new LNG facility continues
The trial led by Puyallup Tribe and environmental advocates has concluded in the fight against Puget Sound Energy’s illegal Tacoma LNG facility.
2021 Brings Bold Climate and Environmental Progress in Washington, Making History with Clean Fuel Standard & Environmental Justice
Critical Climate Policies Position Washington State as a Climate Leader
Puget Sound Energy to be Tried in Court Over Tacoma LNG Facility
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians and five environmental organizations, represented by Earthjustice, challenge Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) permits for the Tacoma Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) facility in a hearing before the Pollution Control Hearings Board.
WEC uses all available tools to stop the build-out of new fracked gas facilities for the health of our communities and the future of our environment
In response to this polluting project and egregious conduct, WEC joined the Puyallup Tribe and four other environmental partners to challenge the facility. After a year of delay, multiple days of oral arguments will begin on April 12th.
Key Senate Committee Votes to Advance Clean Fuel Standard
Pressure on Senate Leadership to approve Critical Climate Policy Majority of Washingtonians Consistently Support
Long targeted by fossil fuel expansion, Tacoma takes significant steps toward protecting the Tideflats
The City of Tacoma takes significant steps in improving fossil fuel oversight in the Tideflats.
Our Approach to Carbon Pricing
A key indicator of climate change is found in the ever-increasing rate at which ice is disappearing across the planet; nearly 1.2 trillion tons each year. While the speed of ice loss is now in line with worst-case scenarios for people and our environment, we will not achieve climate justice without racial justice. We must…
Washington Rejects Massive Methanol Refinery
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 19 January, 2021 Fracked Gas Refinery and Export Terminal Would Have Significant Climate Impact Media Contact: Brett VandenHeuvel; Columbia Riverkeeper: (503) 348-2436 The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) denied permits for the massive fracked gas-to-methanol refinery proposed in Kalama, WA. Ecology nixed the fossil fuel processing and export proposal after deciding it would have…
Thousands Urge Washington to Reject Climate-Wrecking Methanol Refinery in Kalama
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 8 October, 2020 Thousands of Washingtonians are standing up against this dangerous polluting project. Media Contact: Dan Serres, Conservation Director, Columbia Riverkeeper (503) 890-2441 dan@columbiariverkeeper.org Lacey, WA — Today, a broad coalition of over 30 community organizations representing tens of thousands of people from across the Northwest urged the Washington Department of…
Washington Analysis Reveals Pollution Potential of Major Methanol Refinery
A new draft environmental analysis evaluates the greenhouse gas impacts of the world’s largest fracked gas-to-methanol refinery, proposed in Kalama, Washington.
Stop TransMountain: The First Nations’ movement against the Trans Mountain Expansion Project
The Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project is part of a structurally violent system with a history of violations against Indigenous Rights
2020 Session Sees Some Environmental Progress, but Senate Fails to Pass Two Major Climate Bills
Two of four Environmental Priorities passed this session, but major climate action stalled again in the Senate.
Puyallup Tribe, Environmental Groups Hit Tacoma LNG with Legal Challenges
Appeals to air permit say project would deepen climate crisis and bring safety risks
New state rule continues to leave Washington vulnerable to the threat of tar sands, sinking oils
The Washington Department of Ecology formally adopted updates to the rule governing how companies transporting oil through the state must be prepared to respond to a spill.
Tacoma Fracked Gas Facility Faces Continued Opposition Despite Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Permit Approval
Washington communities and advocates reiterated their continued opposition to the fracked gas project, and expect to file an immediate appeal.
Washington Requires New Environmental Study For World’s Largest Proposed Fracked Gas-To-Methanol Refinery
Ecology determined the backers of the project failed to provide complete, adequate information to state regulators, and decided to conduct a new Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
Kalama Methanol Refinery faces new federal court challenge
Today, a coalition of public health and environmental groups challenged federal approvals for Northwest Innovation Works’ massive fracked gas-to-methanol refinery proposed for Kalama, Washington.
Washington Department of Ecology Finds Kalama Methanol Refinery Review Incomplete, Seeks Information on Spurious Carbon Claims
Washington Department of Ecology put a permit decision on hold for a massive fracked gas-to-methanol refinery in Kalama, WA.
Washington State Climate Leaders Must Decide on World’s Largest Fracked Gas-to-Methanol Refinery
Washington state regulators have 30 days to deny or approve the world’s largest fracked gas-to-methanol refinery.
Environmental Review Ignores Climate Impact of Proposed Kalama Methanol Refinery
The Port of Kalama and Cowlitz County released their final supplemental environmental impact statement for the world’s largest fracked-gas-to-methanol refinery, proposed for Kalama, WA.
Court of Appeals Upholds Washington’s Rejection of Millennium Coal Export Terminal
The WA Court of Appeals handed the proposed Millennium coal export terminal another defeat.
Washington Communities Applaud Governor Inslee’s Opposition to Fracked Gas Projects
Washington environmental, public health, and community organizations praised Governor Jay Inslee’s announcement opposing continued construction of Puget Sound Energy’s proposed liquefied natural gas plant in Tacoma and Northwest Innovation Works’ proposed fracked gas-to-methanol production facility in Kalama.
Event to celebrate Washington State taking significant climate action in 2019
Washington State takes significant climate action in 2019! Governor Inslee will be signing legislation, including the strongest clean electricity bill in the nation.
2019 Washington Legislative Session Sees Historic Environmental Wins
From clean energy to orca protection state marks more progress than any time in the last decade
Federal court dismisses key claim of coal industry lawsuit against state of Washington
Court ruling upholds state’s right to protect clean water
On Exxon Valdez disaster 30th anniversary, local leaders call on state to protect Washington from major spill
Increased traffic, new types of oil, and less safe ships put local fishing economy, environment, and tribal cultural and treaty rights at risk
2019 Environmental Priorities for WA Legislature Announced
Broad coalition to advance policies for clean energy, orca recovery, oil spill prevention, and plastic pollution
State Board Confirms Coal Terminal’s Threat to Clean Water
The state board affirmed Department of Ecology’s denial of a necessary water permit for the proposed Millennium Bulk Coal Terminals.
2018 State of Our Forests and Public Lands Report
Look back on the Commissioner’s first 18 months in office to reflect on where progress has been made, where work still needs to be done, and where things need improvement.
U.S. environmental, indigenous leaders to meet with Canada Consulate to reiterate strong opposition to Trans Mountain Pipeline
On Thursday afternoon, environmental and indigenous leaders from Washington state will meet with the Consulate General of Canada to reiterate their strong opposition to the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project in British Columbia and any increases in tar sands crude oil shipments by tanker, train, or pipeline in Washington state.
What Comes Next: No to Fossil Fuels, Yes to Climate Action
Our communities are all connected – by the rail lines, by the shorelines, and by our economy. Together we’re moving beyond fossil fuels to our clean energy economy!
Trump Administration Threatens Washington’s Clean Car Standards
The Trump Administration is planning to severely weaken the Obama era national clean car standards, we plan to fight back.
New legislative leadership results in environmental progress
Short 2018 session ends with bipartisan support for oil spill prevention and toxic-free food packaging
The end comes to North America’s biggest proposed oil-by-rail terminal
The largest proposed oil-by-rail terminal in North America is officially dead, thanks to a final vote by Vancouver’s Port Commissioners!
Washington State Legislature Passes Oil Spill Prevention Act
This important bill provides greater protection to our communities and environment from the risks of transporting oil by marine vessels, trains, and pipelines.
Tesoro Savage Oil Terminal Unanimously Rejected!
The Energy Council responsible for giving Governor Inslee a recommendation on how to proceed on the Tesoro Oil Terminal unanimously voted to disapprove the project!
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