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The role of renewable diesel in Oregon's climate plans

While we are putting all our efforts into transitioning our transportation sector to be made up of 100% zero-emission vehicles powered by renewable energy, this transformation will not happen overnight.

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

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, and how much pollution we need to cut by when.

Corvallis Moving to Pollution Free Buildings

Heating and powering our homes and businesses generates a significant amount of pollution contributing to global warming. With clean, energy efficient homes and buildings, we would significantly reduce climate pollution, drastically cut energy costs for owners and renters, and improve air quality where we live and work.

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Clean Energy Forum hosted by Willamette University Climate Justice Class & 350 Salem OR

This calendar invite is provided as a courtesy from Climate Solutions. If you have questions about this event, please contact jlorenze@willamette.edu.

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED – CLICK THIS LINK TO JOIN: https://willametteuniversity.zoom.us/j/93845813953

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Voice Your Comments on NW Natural's Proposed Rate Increase

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, this rate hike will increase energy burdens for already struggling Oregon families, worsen the climate crisis, and pollute the air we breathe.

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Two years ago today: One of biggest climate wins in Oregon history

Today is a significant milestone for Oregon’s climate progress, but it requires a little time traveling to the cusp of the pre-COVID times to fully

Recapping Oregon's 2022 Legislative Session

This session, the legislature provided historic levels of investments in clean energy solutions and electric vehicles, as well as significant progress for environmental and social justice in our state.

Portland Public Schools enacts comprehensive climate crisis policy

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 thank you.

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Oregon Legislators commit to funding major climate action and resilience priorities

Thanks to robust advocacy efforts from climate, environmental, and community groups, legislators have passed an ambitious Climate Resilience Budget, which includes a broad range of meaningful investments to reduce pollution, transition to clean energy, and prioritize frontline communities across Oregon.

Urge Portland Public Schools to enact a climate crisis response policy

Portland Public Schools is poised to demonstrate leadership in addressing the climate crisis in the classroom, with the community, and within their organization’s own policies and practices.