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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.
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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!
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    World economy grows, but CO2 emissions hold steady

    by Seth Zuckerman on

    All oils are not created equal; wind, solar, and geothermal turn Nicaragua from rolling black-outs to power exporter; Hawaii considers 100% Renewable Portfolio Standard, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions. 

  • Cue the outrage!

    by Ross Macfarlane on

    Wyoming legislators have gone socialist! Or is there another word for using government funds to prop up private companies (big coal, in this case)  that find themselves unable to compete in the free market?

  • Does the Washington State Senate need science lessons?

    by Ben Serrurier on

    Funding education is a top priority for the Washington State Legislature this year. But this week, it was legislators' own climate science education that came into question. 

  • Seattle tells Port Commission: “Shell No” to Arctic drilling

    by Beth Doglio on

    Given the state of our climate crisis, it’s well past time that we draw a clear line in the sand. That’s why a nationwide movement has succeeded (so far) in blocking the Keystone XL pipeline, and it’s why we cannot allow Shell to use Seattle as a home port for Arctic drilling. 

  • You, Dub: Divest!

    by KC Golden on

    Student divestment activists are meeting with University of Washington Regents to press the case for going coal-free. The Regents could have saved a bundle by divesting when the students first asked. Will they act now?

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