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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Clean energy. Fossil-fueled crisis. Tipping points are here
by Jonathan Lawson on
In this week's ClimateCast: clean energy results from the Oregon and Washington legislatures; fossil fuels and the Ukraine humanitarian crisis; and…
Two years ago today: One of biggest climate wins in Oregon history
by Meredith Connolly on
Today is a significant milestone for Oregon’s climate progress, but it requires a little time traveling to the cusp o
Recapping Oregon's 2022 Legislative Session
by Meredith Connolly on
This session, the legislature provided historic levels of investments in clean energy solutions and electric vehicles, as well as significant…
Portland Public Schools enacts comprehensive climate crisis policy
by Greer Ryan on
The Portland Public Schools (PPS) Board of Directors voted this week to approve a comprehensive climate crisis response policy! Let's send them a big…
Oregon Legislators commit to funding major climate action and resilience priorities
by Jonathan Lee on
Thanks to robust advocacy efforts from climate, environmental, and community groups, legislators have passed an ambitious Climate Resilience Budget,…
"A Brief and rapidly closing window"
by Jonathan Lawson on
In this week's ClimateCast: a grim new report from the IPCC; a fossil-fueled war in Ukraine; underwhelming action from the federal government, and…
Urge Portland Public Schools to enact a climate crisis response policy
by Greer Ryan on
Portland Public Schools is poised to demonstrate leadership in addressing the climate crisis in the classroom, with the community, and within their…
Sprint with us toward climate action
by Meredith Connolly on
Oregon's legislators heard your calls to address climate pollution from buildings—but it’s taking a new form. Also, don't miss updates on our…
So much worse than we thought
by Jonathan Lawson on
In this week's ClimateCast: New research identifies hazards with home gas hookups, subsidies and technological advances are pushing EVs further…
What's ahead for climate action in Salem?
by Meredith Connolly on
No corner of our state was left untouched by climate-fueled storms and harms last year.
How we build has major climate impacts
by Meredith Connolly on
Numerous Oregon cities from Bend to Beaverton want to require stronger energy efficiency building standards, but Oregon’s existing state policies are…
Transforming our Transportation: Pathways to Cut Pollution
by Leah Missik on
Transportation is the largest source of our climate pollution in the Pacific Northwest. With new research, Climate Solutions has evaluated options to…
It's time to double down
by Kara Harvin on
Climate Solutions’ 350 Club members are an integral part of our organization and your help is needed to propel the transition to our clean energy…
Oregon's EQC votes to approve Climate Protection Program
by Meredith Connolly on
Earlier today, Oregon's Environmental Quality Commission just approved new rules that will help hold Oregon's industrial polluters accountable.
Oregon’s “Future of Gas” Process: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
by Greer Ryan on
Oregon PUC regulators are tasked with figuring out how to protect customers and reduce risk, while gas utilities grapple with how to meet climate…
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