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Wind surpasses coal in Texas, plus the all-electric Ford F-150 stuns

by Devon Downeysmith on

Texas leads in wind energy, fracked gas in buildings next focus for carbon reduction, and the super exciting all-electric Ford F-150! 

Local governments are putting the ACTION in climate action

by Tom Crawford on

As part of a global movement to reduce climate-disrupting carbon emissions, local governments in Thurston County, Washington have started developing a regional plan in order to coordinate their work to protect our climate.

Shifting electric cars and buses into high gear

by Jonathan Lee on

Oregon's legislature just established an ambitious statewide timeline for adopting zero-emission cars, buses, and commercial vehicles.

Shifting electric cars and buses into high gear

by Jonathan Lee on

Oregon's legislature just established an ambitious statewide timeline for adopting zero-emission cars, buses, and commercial vehicles.

Up for a debate? Try a climate conversation instead

by Kimberly Larson on

Climate conversations matter. Here's why, and some how-tos.

The next generation of climate activists is rising in Oregon

by Madeline Goodwin on

Next-generation science curriculum standards are just one reason why Oregon young people are ready for—in fact are demanding—climate leadership. They're stepping up, and won't be stepping back. 

City in a climate jam? Make it easier for folks to bike.

by Leah Missik on

It's simple: comprehensive, connected and safe bike networks reduce climate pollution by making it easier for people to choose cycling.

Climate debates (?) and climate consequences

by Devon Downeysmith on

How our politicians talk (or don't) about climate... states building towards 100% clean... climate emergency: time to stop making it worse... and what really happened in Oregon?

What Oregon's leaders got done (and didn't) for the climate

by Zach Baker on

Oregon’s 2019 legislative session will likely go down in history for what did not happen for the climate - and rightly so. 

Doing nothing is not an option

by Climate Solutions on

We are losing valuable time to address the climate crisis – to dramatically accelerate our state’s transition to a clean energy economy. We know the climate math; any further delay will require us to pass bigger and bolder policies to close the gap between our current trajectory and a healthy, livable future.

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Did you know that 24 of Oregon's most advanced, energy-efficient homes are located in Grand Ronde? But how do we get these benefits into the hands of more renters across the region?