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Oregon's Green Wave

by Meredith Connolly on

As the final results of this November’s midterm election roll in, one thing is clear: climate action was on the ballot in Oregon, and voters made it…

One more way to be a Climate Voter in Oregon

by Meredith Connolly on

Voting yes on Measure 113 will help us make the necessary progress in Oregon on an equitable transition to a clean energy-powered grid,…

The wheels on the electric school bus go ‘round, across the country

by Jonathan Lee on

In this week's Climate Cast: Electric school buses across the country, air quality woes, upcoming elections, rising methane pollution, and holding NW…

Cleaner cars could come to Oregon—with your help

by Victoria Paykar on

This December, Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission will vote on proposed tailpipe emissions standards so that by 2035, 100% of new cars sold…

BREAKING: More clean fuels means cleaner climate and air for Oregon!

by Victoria Paykar on

Did you hear the news? Oregon now has the strongest clean fuel standard in the country.

Getting Oregon off oil for getting around

by Victoria Paykar on

This summer’s record-hot temperatures, heat waves, and soaring gas prices reminded us to keep pushing on climate acti

How the West is One

by Jonathan Lee on

The US West leads the way on electric vehicles and clean tech, more details about the landmark federal climate bill, melting roads, and NW Natural…

No time to burn: let's keep the future of gas short in Oregon

by Nora Apter and Greer Ryan on

Fossil "natural" gas is far from being the safe, clean product that gas and fossil fuel companies claim.

Tell Oregon regulators: we want clean and safe buildings in our future

by Greer Ryan on

Together we can let the Public Utility Commissioners know that there is NO FUTURE for methane gas in Oregon.

We've got a new plan.

by Gregg Small on

Climate Solutions' strategic priorities for the next four years.

What does equitable internet access have to do with climate?

by Jonathan Lee on

Bridging the digital divide, EVs keep accelerating, fossil fuel dirty deeds, and spreading climate hope.

The role of renewable diesel in Oregon's climate plans

by Victoria Paykar on

While we are putting all our efforts into transitioning our transportation sector to be made up of 100% zero-emission vehicles powered by renewable…

Why Oregon’s climate progress is good, but still not enough

by Jonathan Lee on

If you’re like me, you’ve seen a LOT of studies released about the increasingly dire state of our climate, what’s to come if we do not cut pollution…

Corvallis Moving to Pollution Free Buildings

by Jonathan Lee on

Heating and powering our homes and businesses generates a significant amount of pollution contributing to global warm

Voice Your Comments on NW Natural's Proposed Rate Increase

by Greer Ryan on

NW Natural—Oregon's largest fossil fuel utility—wants to raise gas prices by nearly 12 percent. By supporting further growth of the gas industry,…

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Can't quite beat the heat

Induced paralysis in the Oregon State Legislature: here we go again. Plus record-setting heat across the PNW, breaching 1.5C of global temperature rise, and more in this week's ClimateCast
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