Series: Freeing our Cities from Fracked Gas

Freeing our Cities from Fracked Gas articles

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  10The Case Against Gas In Our Homes

  Washington State's path to electrifying buildings—a way forward that's better for our climate, health, and wallets.

  Jan 25, 2021
  January 25, 2021

  Laura Feinstein

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  9Leaks In The City: Methane’s Invisible Menace

  The surprising climate danger of “nonhazardous” natural gas leaks.

  Apr 23, 2020
  April 23, 2020

  Laura Feinstein

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  8King County’s Unexpected Opportunity to Stop Fracked Gas

  New authority to make gas utilities pay could boost climate efforts.

  Jan 9, 2020
  January 9, 2020

  Eric de Place

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  7The Northwest City Leader in Reducing Dependence on Fracked Gas

  Eugene is writing the playbook for using franchise agreements to advance clean energy.

  Nov 26, 2019
  November 26, 2019

  Eric de Place

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  6It’s Been 138 Years since Seattle Last Updated Its Fracked Gas Utility Contract

  There’s precious little in the city’s franchise agreement to protect the public’s health and environment.

  Nov 14, 2019
  November 14, 2019

  Eric de Place

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  5Franchise Agreements: Two Pen Strokes Could Help Wean Washington Off Natural Gas

  Giving local governments more power to leverage franchise fees could help combat the climate crisis.

  Oct 29, 2019
  October 29, 2019

  Eric de Place

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  4How Franchise Agreements Can Free Cities from Fracked Gas

  These contracts could help untangle cities' reliance on the gas industry.

  Oct 9, 2019
  October 9, 2019

  Eric de Place

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  3Should Northwest Cities Ban Fracked Gas in New Buildings?

  Evidence says natural gas is a climate killer, but our infrastructure is deeply entrenched in it.

  Oct 2, 2019
  October 2, 2019

  Eric de Place

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  2Despite Inslee’s Opposition, Gas Industry Still Plans Big Expansion in the PNW

  A slew of major fracked gas projects still threaten region.

  Jun 6, 2019
  June 6, 2019

  Eric de Place

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  1Small Seattle Pipeline Expansion would mean Big Carbon Pollution Increase

  The fracking industry is pushing smaller, piecemeal growth instead of raising alarms with giant projects.

  Mar 28, 2019
  March 28, 2019

  Eric de Place

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