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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Solar costs falling, oil prices climbing, mercury soaring
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VW announces major move into EVs, Sweden to keep nuclear plants open ’til 2040s, first mammalian species succumbs to global warming, and more news of…
In Oregon, it's already a year for the record books
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With temperatures already hitting historic highs, momentum and investment in clean energy solutions are also increasing rapidly. Oregonians…
From India to the Northwest, the Urgency for Climate Action is Heating Up
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The heat is on - and not in a good way. It’s Extreme Heat Week here the U.S., and Meredith Connolly reflects on her experience working on…
Tesla ignites frenzy, Hawaii plans for 100% clean power
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2.5 million Americans work in clean energy, South Africa and Nevada solar plants provide night-time power, coalition builds behind Clean Power…
Oregon's plan to trade coal for clean energy—the benefits in detail
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We're still celebrating Oregon's new Clean Electricity and Coal Transition law! Here we explain why we love it so much, how it moves the needle…
OR to quit coal by 2035, get 50% clean power by 2040
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Dem candidates take different approaches to fracking, China to reduce its energy intensity 18% by 2020, Canada weighs national carbon…
Oregon Legislature Passes Historic Coal Transition Bill
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Legislation will move Oregon off coal power, double state’s clean energy target to 50% by 2040
Oregon makes history on clean energy
by Kristen Sheeran on
Oregon is now on its way to have one of the cleanest energy grids in the country. We're so proud!
Growth in EV use could lead to next oil glut in 2020s
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Utilities move to cut coal use despite stay on Clean Power Plan, Shell replaces executive who led Arctic oil push, Midwest wind generation sets…
On the road to net zero energy homes in Oregon?
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It's time for Oregon to reclaim a leadership position on building codes and to join the vanguard of states leading the way in pursuit of net…
Looking to make history on coal and clean energy in Oregon
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Oregon has an exciting opportunity for a big climate win this month, and we’re gaining momentum.
We've got momentum
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Events in 2015 created so much momentum for the fight to stop global warming, and the first weeks of 2016 proved no different. Here's what Climate…
Solar, wind poised to grow—provided policies endure
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General Electric retires compact fluorescent in favor of LEDs, coal mines go begging for buyers, California maintains net metering rules, and more…
First out of the gate: Oregon poised for climate action
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Oregon’s Legislature may be headed into a short session next week, but the agenda for climate and clean energy is nothing short of completely…
OR deal to phase out coal, double renewable power
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Solar supplies nearly 10 percent of California’s power in 2015, GM rolls out mass-market electric car with 200-mile range, NASA tests more…
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