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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.

Oregon, it's time to get involved!

Are you wondering where you can engage in person? Look no further—four events are coming up that you should consider attending!

Clean. Electricity. Everywhere.
by Jonathan Lawson on February 7, 2020

Climate progress confirmed as a top-tier political issue. Duh!
Climate Leaders Live: Building a Clean Energy Future Together
May 19, 2020, 11:00 am - May 19, 2020, 12:00 pm

Our first-ever online fundraising event! Special guests include Microsoft's Chief Environmental Officer Lucas Joppa and WA House Speaker Laurie Jinkins.
It's go-time for the Oregon Legislature to pass cap-and-invest
by Zach Baker on January 31, 2020

As we head into the 2020 session, we’re doing everything we can to ensure the Legislature passes a strong cap and invest policy. We’re also working on a number of other complementary bills to move the ball forward on climate – some of which are also unfinished business from last session.
Poll: Clean Fuels backed by two thirds of Washington voters
by Jonathan Lawson on January 28, 2020

A new poll shows that by a dramatic margin, Washingtonians want our lawmakers to act to reduce the climate-harming pollution that comes from fossil-fuelled transportation.
Why doesn't Washington have a Clean Fuel Standard (yet)?
by Climate Solutions on January 27, 2020

Tailpipe exhaust is responsible for nearly half of Washington state’s climate and air pollution--call it a sin of emission. We can reverse the trend by passing a Clean Fuel Standard--just as Oregon, California and BC have already done.