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ClimateCast: climate migration and clean energy news

by Devon Downeysmith on

Connections between the climate crisis and migration; Justice Kennedy's retirement; surging renewables and the race towards 100% clean energy. This week's ClimateCast is jam-packed with news you need to know.

Support electric buses – and double your gift!

by Gregg Small on

Your gift this week—matched by a generous donor—will help us push TriMet to accelerate its transition to 100% clean, electric buses. 

Pacific states get serious on climate

by Devon Downeysmith on

Climate leadership: Hawaii makes a major clean energy commitment; Fossil fuels divestment here, clean energy investment; and accounting for the cost of sea level rise.

Holding big oil accountable for decades of climate deception

by Kathy Washienko on

King County has joined other local governments across the country who are suing major oil companies who knew the cataclysmic consequences of carbon pollution, but kept misleading us all.

Celebrating a year of NW action on clean energy

by Devon Downeysmith on

Oregon's clean fuels standard and numerous communities' commitments to 100% clean energy show that our region is gaining momentum for climate action.

One Year Later: Portland and Multnomah Co.'s 100% Clean Energy Resolutions

by Zach Baker on

From accelerating the transition of Oregon’s most populous city and county to clean energy, to inspiring other jurisdictions to pass their own resolutions, Portland and Multnomah County's 100% clean energy resolutions are proving worthy of an anniversary celebration.  

No more risky business for Washington

by Kelly Hall on

A recent decision by our state utilities commission should make it easier for Washington to invest in a clean energy future.

What’s new in Oregon: Pricing pollution, electrifying transit, and more

by Meredith Connolly on

Spring is in the air, and climate action is on the move in Oregon. 

Increasing alignment towards 100% clean energy

by Devon Downeysmith on

More cities and nations are committing to leave behind fossil fuels in the interest of a healthy future. That and more in this week's ClimateCast.

Tell TriMet: Time to expand and electrify transit

by Meredith Connolly on

If you live in the greater Portland area, your voice is needed to tell TriMet that you support frequent, affordable, zero emission transit service, prioritizing the communities that need it most. 

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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.