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.
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Delivering on the green wave in 2019
by Meredith Connolly on
What the election victories in Oregon mean for increasing clean energy and climate progress in the coming year.
The Good, the Tough, and the Just Getting Started
by Gregg Small on
A big election for climate and clean energy in the Pacific Northwest.
The climate future I want my kids to inherit
by Meredith Connolly on
In 2030, I want to be focusing on the chaos of parenting teenagers - not climate chaos.
A City’s Climate Action Plan: Interview with Milwaukie Mayor Gamba
by Mara Gross on
The city is working to become entirely equitable, delightfully livable, and completely sustainable.
Initiative endorsements in Oregon: Be a climate voter!
by Meredith Connolly on
The deadline to register or update your address is October 16. Ballots are due November 6!
Success! TriMet buses going 100% diesel-free
by Meredith Connolly on
The Portland region's largest transit agency has committed to transitioning to a 100% clean, diesel-free bus fleet over the next two…
Oregon regulators recommend strategies to decarbonize electricity
by Zach Baker on
Oregon Public Utility Commission recommends changes for the electricity sector to better address climate change and equity
Is there a path out of this?
by Gregg Small on
As the season shifts, so does our determination to fight—and win—on climate and clean energy.
Decision coming soon! Tell TriMet you want clean electric buses
by Meredith Connolly on
TriMet is at a critical decision point on the path to zero emission electric buses, and wants to hear from you.
Legal Victory Preserves Momentum on Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program
by Mara Gross on
9th Circuit upholds lower court ruling, dismissing oil industry challenge to Oregon's low carbon fuel standard
Milwaukie City Council tells TriMet: time to embrace zero emission buses
by Zach Baker on
Milwaukie, OR has joined with Portland and Multnomah County, calling for transit agency TriMet to kick diesel and rapidly electrify their…
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…
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.
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…
Buses drive into the future with electric fleets
by Devon Downeysmith on
The transportation sector's immense contribution to global warming makes it a very important place to reduce emissions. That and more new climate and…
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