Clean Trucks for Justice
Our state needs to prioritize cleaning up the delivery trucks, transit and school buses, big rigs, and other commercial vehicles that make up the medium and heavy duty transportation sector.
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Oregon legislators release Clean Energy Jobs bill
by Mara Gross on
This February, the Oregon legislature has the chance for a major climate win by passing the Clean Energy Jobs bill, which puts a limit and price…
Let’s make 2018 the year of clean energy in Oregon
by Meredith Connolly on
As 2018 kicks off, we’re already running full steam ahead toward passing the Clean Energy Jobs bill and other strategies for…
2017: The highlights were pretty bright
by Gregg Small on
Yes, 2017 was an awful year in many ways. But it was also a year of transition for climate action. We and many others affirmed our ability…
Oregon Governor takes significant step to reduce climate pollution from buildings
by David Van't Hof on
Oregon Governor Brown's recent executive order calls for energy efficient design in new buildings that will save people money on utility bills and…
With EV car share, driving clean is convenient and affordable
by Jair Lazaro on
One family's experience with Portland's innovative EV car-sharing program.
Mainstreaming climate risk... and clean energy opportunity
by Gregg Small on
Our annual dinner with Kate Gordon in Portland this week laid the groundwork for a season of effective climate action in Oregon and Washington.
New Coalition Formed to Advance Zero Energy Buildings in Oregon
by Mara Gross on
Oregon Governor Brown issued executive orders advancing energy efficiency and electric vehicles, and a new coalition announced its formation to…
Hope under heavy skies
by Gregg Small on
We're gaining momentum towards 100% clean energy. Here's how we're laying the groundwork, and what comes next.
We stopped PGE’s fracked gas plants!
by David Van't Hof on
In another step toward a 100% clean energy future in the Northwest, the Oregon Public Utility Commission rejected Portland General…
Assessing climate progress at the Oregon legislature
by David Van't Hof on
Oregon’s 2017 legislative session goes down as a mixed bag for climate and clean energy. We stopped a major rollback and secured funding for…
The world (mostly) unites for climate action
by Devon Downeysmith on
G20 leaders recommit to the road through Paris--with the US government on the sidelines for now. More bad news for oil, more promising economic…
Oregonians' Right To Clean Fuels: Back in the Fast Lane
by Meredith Connolly on
We’re breathing a sigh of relief. We succeeded in protecting Oregon's Clean Fuels Program from attacks by the fossil fuel industry, while also…
Clean energy strengthens power grids, prosperity, people and the planet
by Devon Downeysmith on
The fast expansion of solar and wind energy is strengthening power grids; resistance continues to climate intransigence; sour outlook for fossil fuel…
Window closing soon for climate action at the Oregon Legislature
by David Van't Hof on
As Oregon’s 2017 legislative session enters its final weeks, we’re fighting hard to take the steps forward we urgently need.
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