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Time to speak up for Oregon's farmworkers!

by Jonathan Lee and Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

Farmworkers quite literally put food on our tables, which places them among the most essential workers in our society. Their work is physically strenuous and often downright hazardous, especially with worsening climate impacts and extreme weather events. However, Oregon's current minimum required housing protections are deficient.

Study: I-2066 projected to increase household gas bills in Washington $150 per year

by Jonathan Lawson on

Sticker shock is in store for Washington consumers if voters approve I-2066, a deceptively worded initiative that, research shows, would cause household utility gas prices to rise significantly.

Thank you for supporting Oregon’s Climate Protection Program, now what’s next?

by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

Hundreds of you showed up to public hearings and submitted comments to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality in favor of a robust Climate Protection Program (CPP) that holds our state’s largest polluters accountable. Climate Solutions and our partners in the Coalition for Climate and Economic Justice (CCEJ) extend a sincere “Thank You” to everyone who took the time to submit public comments to help restore this vital program.

Oregonians, are you registered to vote?

by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

The deadline to register to vote is October 15th for Oregonians!

Cleaner air, happy students, can't lose!

by Jonathan Lee on

Washington’s students and schools will receive considerable benefits from the Climate Commitment Act, but Initiative 2117 threatens these critical investments.

Helene: the frontlines of the climate crisis are everywhere now

by Jonathan Lawson on

An unexpected climate catstrophe is providing a dramatic demonstration that no regions are outside the risk zone for climate-fueled disasters.

Join Governor Inslee and fight Initiative 2117!

by Joëlle Robinson on

The clock is ticking! Ballots drop in just two weeks—we need to act NOW. Let's hit the doors together!

Clean energy progress in the balance

by Jonathan Lawson on

A new study confirms that Washington's landmark climate law is on track to catalyze more than $9.1 billion in economic output and create more than 45,000 jobs over eight years. Unless it's repealed.

Oregon business, tribal, and labor leaders unite to defend the Climate Protection Program

by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

Oregon business, tribal, and labor leaders unite against dangerous oil and gas industry delay tactics, urge state leaders to restore climate protections.

Washington climate advocates, it's time to suit up!

by Joëlle Robinson on

We are spreading the word across the state to make sure people vote NO on I-2117 to protect our air and water, forests and farmland, jobs, and transportation investments. And NO on I-2066 to protect energy efficiency programs and keep energy costs from rising.

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Reasons for gratitude in the clean energy Northwest

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