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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!

Global warming persists, despite global warnings
by Devon Downeysmith on December 10, 2019

COP25, floating solar installations, promising new EV investments and more of the latest climate and clean energy headlines
Remind AAA of Oregon to #DoBetterOnClimate
by Jonathan Lee on December 4, 2019

We need one more big push to make clear to AAA of Oregon and other corporate interests that blocking climate action is bad for business.
Be climate-courageous this Giving Tuesday
by Savitha Reddy Pathi on December 3, 2019

We're celebrating acts of courage this Giving Tuesday here at Climate Solutions. Help us reach our goal of $2,500 with a gift today!
The future is arriving now: good, bad and ugly
by Devon Downeysmith on November 29, 2019

Electric trucks are from the future...and the future has arrived A previously idled General Motors assembly plant will soon accelerate again with new production and new local jobs—and it’s going electric. Lordstown Motors recently purchased a 6.2 million square-foot auto assembly facility from GM with plans to man
Climate conversations belong at your table
by Kimberly Larson on November 27, 2019

Talking about climate can be an important part of Thanksgiving meals and hangouts. We've got some tips to make it productive, a little easier—and absolutely inspiring.