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Cutting the high cost of urban shade
Urban heat islands are caused by too many buildings and not enough green space. Accordingly, a natural solution is to add greenery back into cities.
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The future of GOP climate action, ESG, and big clean trucks

Climate issues made a surprise appearance during the recent GOP Presidential debate. Let's see how the candidates responded.

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Climate impacts near and far

Stuck between wildfires, smoke, and heat dome, facing the new climate reality

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Public Comment Opportunity: NW Natural’s Long-Term Plan

NW Natural doesn't have a realistic plan to meet Oregon's climate goals. Tell the Commission to send them back to the drawing board.

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Advocates urge Oregon regulators to reject NW Natural’s risky investment plan

In Support of Public Utility Commission Staff’s Analysis, Climate Advocates Call on Commissioners to Require the Major Gas Utility to Develop a Realistic Long-term Investment Plan to Meet State

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🎬 Not so "natural" gas?

The fossil fuel industry promotes methane — commonly referred to as "natural gas" — as a safe and healthy source of energy. However, using methane has major negative health and environmental consequences.

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Improving Oregon’s Homes and Buildings for our Climate and Communities

Oregonians deserve healthy, affordable, resilient buildings that run on clean energy.

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Portland says goodbye to petroleum diesel!

Did you hear the news? Last week, the City of Portland became the first city in the U.S. to phase out the sale of petroleum diesel by 2030.

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Washington will build new homes with heat pumps

The Washington State Building Code Council voted today to adopt new statewide residential building codes that will drive the transition to safe and healthy homes that run on low-cost, 100% clean electricity instead of methane gas

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

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

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Getting Oregon off oil for getting around

This summer’s record-hot temperatures, heat waves, and soaring gas prices reminded us to keep pushing on climate action and accelerating towards clean fuels to power how we get around in our commun

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🎬 Not so "natural" gas?

The fossil fuel industry promotes methane — commonly referred to as "natural gas" — as a safe and healthy source of energy. However, using methane has major negative health and environmental consequences.
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