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Shocking! Separating electric transportation myths and realities

Climate Mythbusters: welcome to a limited series on debunking persistent bits of climate misinformation. This week we are featuring some transportation climate myths…

Taking out the trash just got cleaner and quieter

City of Roses (COR) Disposal & Recycling is making history as the first trash hauler in Portland to operate zero-emission electric garbage trucks.

The Climate Protection Program is back!

It’s official! Oregon renewed its commitment to address the climate crisis while helping to build a cleaner, healthier, and more resilient future for everyone. We did…

Lower bills AND less fossil fuel expansion? Yes, please!

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently delivered a significant victory for utility customers and the climate, requiring NW Natural Gas to end the charging…

Clean energy partnerships rising in Eastern Washington

Inspiring new clean energy projects are on the rise in Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Moses Lake. But a big challenge remains: accessing the clean electricity needed.

Cities Moving on Clean Energy
by Elizabeth Willmott on February 11, 2016

American cities are reducing climate pollution by investing in energy efficiency, renewables, grid innovations, and clean transportation. Energy Efficiency
Looking to make history on coal and clean energy in Oregon
by Mara Gross on February 9, 2016

Oregon has an exciting opportunity for a big climate win this month, and we’re gaining momentum.
Solar+storage makes gains, US Senate makes sausage
by Seth Zuckerman on February 8, 2016

German battery firm vows to become the ‘Airbnb of energy,’ Kauai briefly exceeds 90 percent renewable power, MIT releases new solar mapping tool, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
The Coal to Clean Imperative
by Elizabeth Willmott on February 8, 2016

Puget Sound Energy is a crucial player on Washington's path toward a clean energy future, but its 20-year resource plan falls significantly short on the urgency and boldness we need to make deep, near-term carbon reduction.
We've got momentum
by Gregg Small on February 5, 2016

Events in 2015 created so much momentum for the fight to stop global warming, and the first weeks of 2016 proved no different. Here's what Climate Solutions and our allies are doing to maintain course and speed towards a clean energy future.