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Like Oil for Chocolate

by Kimberly Larson on

Who knew that oil and chocolate had anything in common beyond its color? A few thoughts for Valentine's Day. 

The clean fuels economy moving forward in Oregon

by Carrie Hearne on

Governor John Kitzhaber stood up to Big Oil today, while standing with business, legislative and labor leaders in Salem to announce two actions on Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program.

King County Executive Laser-Focused on Climate Change and Equity

by Eileen V. Quigley on

“Confronting climate change and building equity in our community are inescapable, global responsibilities," says Dow Constantine. He has a vision for what King County can do to reduce carbon emissions and confront global warming.

From climate impacts to solutions for Oregon businesses

by Bobby Hayden on

In mid-January, during the State of Oregon’s “Legislative Days”, three business leaders in Oregon testified to the effects of climate change their industries are facing right now.

Southern Oregon's got sol

by Bobby Hayden on

A quiet milestone has been reached in the evolution of solar and other clean energy solutions brewing along Oregon's South Coast, one built on concerted community effort in hand with public, private and nonprofit collaboration.

Keystone XL Environmental Impact Statement bottom line: Go with Gandhi

by KC Golden on

The State Department's latest review of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline proposal only proves Gandhi's dictum that "we must be the change we wish to see in the world."

Oregon’s work-plan on climate and clean energy

by Carrie Hearne on

Specifically for the 2014 short session, there was a collective agreement that lifting the 2015 sunset on the Clean Fuels Standard is a key priority, as is protecting the Renewable Portfolio Standard.  

Governor's climate workgroup proposes carbon cap, replacing coal with renewables

by Ben Serrurier on

The Climate Workgroup issued its final reports last month, and while members remain divided, the final recommendations include a number of sensible climate solutions for Washington State.  

The Keystone Principle: Stop Making Climate Disruption Worse

by KC Golden on

Will President Obama issue a permit for the controversial Keystone XL tar sands pipeline? After issuing a State of the Union call for more urgency in our response to climate change, this will be a defining real-world test of his resolve.

Western states progressing towards Clean Fuel Standards

by Ben Serrurier on

Both California and Washington are making strong progress toward establishing a clean fuel standard.  

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