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New year. New opportunities for solutions

by Joëlle Robinson on

Washington's legislative session has begun, against the backdrop of terrible fires raging in Southern California.

Climate Solutions' 2025 Oregon Legislative Agenda

by Nora Apter on

This work has never been more critical. The 2025 legislative session in Oregon presents a vital opportunity to secure needed investments and policies to achieve our climate goals, protect communities, cut costs for families, and grow Oregon’s economy.

This fall, the Northwest won big on climate action

by Jonathan Lee on

Despite a bleak outlook for climate action nationally, the people of the Pacific Northwest showed up in a big way this November, demonstrating that when communities get organized and work together for a healthier future, we can accomplish remarkable victories.

Broad coalition challenges I-2066 as unconstitutional

by Stephanie Noren on

Lawsuit would invalidate the misleading initiative and protect energy affordability

After a Decisive Victory on the Ballot, the CCA is Here to Stay

by Tiffany Chang on

Voters made their values loud and clear in November- they want Washington to lead on climate. With the CCA firmly defended, the final CCA allowance auction of 2024 brought in an additional quarter Billion dollars for climate investments.

Defending climate progress in the Northwest

by Teresa Myers on

More than 150 people from Climate Solutions’ community came together at Portland’s Revolution Hall on December 5 to celebrate recent victories, made possible by lots of work and deep collaboration among community partners in both states.

Flipping business fleets to zero emission

by Jonathan Lee on

We caught glimpses of the future of clean and green transportation during the 13th annual Green Transportation Summit & Expo, and the Breaking Barriers Collaborative is helping PNW businesses bring their green fleet plans to fruition!

Reasons for gratitude in the clean energy Northwest

by Jonathan Lawson on

November 2004 saw important clean energy victories in Washington and Oregon, even amidst signs that national and international climate progress may be slowing (for now).

Taking out the trash just got cleaner and quieter

by Jonathan Lee on

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!

by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

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 this together!

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This fall, the Northwest won big on climate action

Despite a bleak outlook for climate action nationally, the people of the Pacific Northwest showed up in a big way this November, demonstrating that when communities get organized and work together for a healthier future, we can accomplish remarkable victories.