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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!

Making the business case for climate action
by Seth Zuckerman on June 23, 2014

Risky Business report counts the benefits of climate action, solar panels sprout in "community solar gardens," Berkeley considers climate warning labels at gas pumps, and more nuggets of climate and clean energy news.
Renewable standards turn out to be a bargain
by Seth Zuckerman on June 16, 2014

The surprising role of deep-sea fishes in sequestering carbon, Tesla opens up its patents, Volkswagen brings a 260-mpg car to market, and much more.
Obama on cynicism: “Boo.” On hope: “Yay.”
by KC Golden on June 16, 2014

President Obama is right: cynicism is toxic to climate solutions. But it can’t be cured just by naming it. He has to fight it.
“When push comes to shove.” When is that, anyway?
by KC Golden on June 10, 2014

Climate action is where we need a president to show, not tell.
EPA electricity rule reverberates
by Seth Zuckerman on June 9, 2014

The ins and outs of Obama’s carbon cap for power plants, a touching essay on the climate generation gap, a take-down of “Solar Freakin’ Roadways,” and much more.