- The Low-Carbon City Movement
by Elizabeth Willmott on
In December 2015, international leaders will gather in Paris for what are arguably the most important global climate talks ever. Countries are updating their carbon reduction pledges, which currently fall far short of what is necessary to hold global warming at two degrees Celsius. This represents an ambition gap among national negotiators that the bold climate leadership of city officials around the world can help close.
- Oregon businesses building power for a clean economy
by Carrie Hearne on
The Renew Oregon coalition is bringing Oregon businesses together with other voices for climate action. The list of companies backing the Oregon Business Climate Declaration continues to grow, as Portland's Mayor issues a climate challenge to local businesses.
- China plans cap and trade, Shell bails on Arctic drilling
by Seth Zuckerman on
Low-carbon fuel standards make headway in OR and CA, climate pledges fall short of 2˚ goal but buy time for further progress, renewables surpass coal as UK’s #2 power source, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions
- These are unprecedented fires. Can we respond with unprecedented action?
by Kimberly Larson on
This summer's wildfires were terrible to behold. Without action to slow global warming, such fires could burn twice as much of our region by the end of the century.
- Support Portland, Multnomah's move towards divestment
by Kristen Sheeran on
Portlanders: Let's tell City and County officials to align public dollars with public values. Support fossil fuel divestment today!
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The Stakes are High
This fall, here's how we protect climate progress in Washington:
• Vote NO on I-2066
• Vote NO on I-2117
In Oregon:
• Support restoring the Climate Protection Program
and, of course, Vote!