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Climate Emergency! Meet us in Salem

by Meredith Connolly on

A majority of Oregonians support climate action, especially as our own communities experience impacts of the climate crisis—like the floods hurting Eastern Oregon right now and the more intense droughts and wildfires of the past several years. We cannot waste another year debating whether Oregon should step up and address this climate emergency. Now is the time to act!

Clean. Electricity. Everywhere.

by Jonathan Lawson on

Climate progress confirmed as a top-tier political issue. Duh!

It's go-time for the Oregon Legislature to pass cap-and-invest

by Zach Baker on

As we head into the 2020 session, we’re doing everything we can to ensure the Legislature passes a strong cap and invest policy. We’re also working on a number of other complementary bills to move the ball forward on climate – some of which are also unfinished business from last session.

“The house is on fire and it’s our house”: Momentum for clean fuels for Washington grows

by Stephanie Noren on

Pressure grows on Washington State Senate as the House of Representatives passes a Clean Fuel Standard for second year in a row

Poll: Clean Fuels backed by two thirds of Washington voters

by Jonathan Lawson on

A new poll shows that by a dramatic margin, Washingtonians want our lawmakers to act to reduce the climate-harming pollution that comes from fossil-fuelled transportation.

Why doesn't Washington have a Clean Fuel Standard (yet)?

by Climate Solutions on

Tailpipe exhaust is responsible for nearly half of Washington state’s climate and air pollution--call it a sin of emission. We can reverse the trend by passing a Clean Fuel Standard--just as Oregon, California and BC have already done.

YES: Oregon will lead on climate in 2020

by Meredith Connolly on

Climate and clean energy advocates are determined to make 2020 a year of climate progress in Oregon. Here's how.

Big oil: even more dangerous than you thought

by Jonathan Lawson on

Oil and gas industries' latest hidden health hazard: radioactive waste; Electric trucks are coming... but not fast enough; those stories and more in the new ClimateCast. 

You're going to want to be a part of this Wave!

by Gregg Small on

Bringing together the Portland Timbers and the Seattle Sounders—along with more than 100 other teams, iconic NW gathering places, and more—The Wave represents a new chapter in our region's progress towards clean energy sustainability and a healthy climate. Join us!

Our plan for 2020: more climate progress in WA

by Kelly Hall on

Over the course of a quick eight weeks, Washington lawmakers will consider hundreds of proposals. Here are five climate bills we need to keep top priority on their agenda.

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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.