What’s new in Oregon: Pricing pollution, electrifying transit, and more
Spring is in the air, and climate action is on the move in Oregon.
Electric vehicles
Craving for clean energy leads Microsoft to quit PSE
Portland and Multnomah County aim for 100% renewable energy, Tesla announces electric semi and pick-up trucks, Maryland to offer tax credits for energy storage, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
Cully neighborhood test drives electric car sharing
Last week, Drive Oregon kicked off an EV pilot project that makes three electric cars available to Hacienda CDC and community members in Portland's diverse Cully neighborhood.
World economy grows, carbon pollution doesn’t
Shell sells off its stake in Canadian tar sands, US solar installations in 2016 nearly double the previous year, poll shows highest-ever level of American concern for the climate, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.
EPA to put mpg gains on hold, but EVs grow anyway
Oregon lawmakers weigh competing bills to price carbon pollution, China’s coal consumption falls for third straight year, Trump’s EPA budget calls for deep cuts, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
Wind power rises in South; Pruitt takes over at EPA
Oroville Dam survives critical week, US solar installations nearly double in 2016, Toshiba chairman resigns over $6 billion in nuclear construction losses, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
Rise of EVs and PVs set to disrupt energy markets
Audi president tells dealers that EVs will dominate market within a decade, Toshiba to quit building nuclear power plants, Sweden plans to be climate-neutral by 2045, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
Trump’s first week in office sparks outcry, resistance
Sunshot reaches its dollar-a-watt goal three years early, Olympia to hear new carbon pricing bill, civil servants try Twitter samizdat, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
Zero emissions: this is the bus for us
The “tyranny of oil” may get a new foothold in our nation’s foreign policy, if Rex Tillerson is confirmed as Secretary of State. But it’s losing its grip on our transportation systems, as more EVs hit the mass market—including a major investment in electric buses right here in King County.
Coal won’t rebound under any scenario, says DOE
China to invest $361 billion in clean energy over five years, Chevy Bolt wins Car of the Year award, VW executive arrested in Miami over emissions fraud conspiracy, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.
Three cheers for triple climate action in Portland
Portland continues to lead the way with big steps including banning new fossil fuel terminals, improving energy efficiency in homes with energy scores, and updating the city's electric vehicle policy. Plus a video!
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