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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!
  • Oregon's curvy road toward clean energy

    by Kristen Sheeran on

    The 2015 Oregon legislative session concluded last week, and the outcomes for climate were decidedly mixed. With a clear win on clean fuels, there remains much to do to help transition our state from fossil fuels to clean energy.

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    Community solar rising, electric jet crosses Channel

    by Seth Zuckerman on

    Carbon Tracker finds $283 billion in LNG plants unnecessary, BMW rolls out electric 18-wheeler, dossier exposes oil firms’ dissembling on climate issue, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

  • A Little Something for Everyone to Hate

    by Erik Gonzales-Kramer on

    As new terminal proposals threaten to increase rail transport of coal, Bakken shale and tar sands oil across Washington State, Spokane finds itself at a dangerous choke point. 

  • Insert Solution Here

    by Nina Byers on

    A clean tech company in Portland, Oregon is taking strides to make sure that your windows take your breath away, not your warmth.

  • California Dreamin'

    by Seth Zuckerman on

    Solar and wind power are getting cheaper all the time. California is seizing the day, showing the rest of us how to power up renewable energy on a tremendous scale.

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