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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2021: Action time for climate in the Oregon Legislature
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As the historic wildfires that devastated Oregon last September and the most recent ice storms make clear, climate chaos is here and harming Oregon’s…
New Moves for Climate Progress
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This webinar focused on opportunities at the national, tribal and state levels in 2021. With Don Sampson (Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians),…
A climate protection plan that exempts gas power plants(?!)
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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has proposed exempting the state's fossil gas power plants from their Climate Protection Program…
Climate Leaders Live: Oregon's 2020 Energy Report
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Every two years, the Oregon Department of Energy releases its
Is Oregon's clean energy transition on track?
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Join our discussion exploring what powers our energy system today, where the trends are headed, and it all means for an energy-smart, climate-safe…
Oregon's Environmental Quality Commission chooses industry over communities to develop air pollution regulations
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The EQC has decided to stack the cap-and-reduce rulemaking advisory committee with fossil fuel and big business interests.
Here's your clean energy team for 2021
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Biden's climate picks bring experience, grit and a focus on environmental justice. Plus: Who the gas industry is targeting now, and climate book…
Urge Multnomah County to build 100% clean energy-powered libraries
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Multnomah County voters recently approved $387 million in library construction bonds. Let's ensure this new building is 100% clean and fossil free.
Climate Leaders Live: What do the election results mean for climate action in Oregon?
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After you vote... join the Climate Solutions Oregon team for our take on general election results and what’s next for our statewide climate action…
Mayor Mark Gamba on Measure 26-218 and local climate action
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We recently interviewed Mark Gamba, Mayor of Milwaukie, Oregon, about the Let’s Get Moving 2020 ballot measure, the transportation improvements he’s…
Take the Climate Voter Pledge!
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One of the strongest ways to address the climate crisis head-on is with your vote.
For Fair and Honest Elections, vote YES on Measure 107
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Oregon’s lack of effective campaign finance limits allows corporations to buy massive influence while casting a dark shadow on state and local…
Better transit, safer streets, cleaner air for Portland: Vote YES on Measure 26-218
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Climate Solutions and Oregon Environmental Council proudly endorse Let’s Get Moving 2020. Don’t miss your chance to vote YES on Measure 26-218 at the…
Cap-and-reduce: Will DEQ step up to the plate?
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By no longer allowing industries to spew unlimited amounts of pollution into our air, DEQ's new cap-and-reduce policy can help transition Oregon to…
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