As world leaders gather in New York City for the UN Climate Summit later this month, tens of thousands of people will gather in cities across Oregon, across the country and across the world to send
U.S. to curb carbon emissions from air travel, protestors block oil train north of Seattle, BP faces $18 billion penalty for Deepwater Horizon blow-out, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.
This open letter was read at each stop along the Lummi Nation's Totem Pole Journey in August 2014.
Lummi artist Jewell James has carved a new totem pole as an act of protest against coal and oil export in the Northwest. You can take part in the pole's journey from the Lummi's coastal homeland to the tar sands of Alberta.
Carbon pollution is once again free Down Under, Minnesota cuts coal use by more than a third, boreal fires in Canada add fuel to climate change, Appalachia looks to a future beyond coal, and more.
Threats to an open Internet are threats to climate progress. Take action now to protect net neutrality!
Europe backs away from food-based biofuels, Google unveils self-driving cars, the race between a biker and Car2Go, and many more tales of climate and clean energy
Divestment is more than a tactic in the climate battle. In a broad sense, it’s the whole game. Because, by itself, the fossil fuel industry does not have enough money or power to stop climate solutions. It only wins by continuously taking our money, and our power, and using them against us.
“I don’t believe in magic,” Billy once said. “I believe in the sun and the stars, the water, the tides, the floods, the owls, the hawks flying, the river running, the wind talking.
Recently, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber stated that "It's time to say NO once and for all to coal exports." We couldn't agree more! Take a minute to share this image on Facebook and post it to the Governor’s page.
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Every day, millions of gallons of highly flammable Bakken crude roll beneath the streets of downtown Seattle, through a tunnel with decades-old safety systems. This Tuesday afternoon, join us downtown as we say NO to bomb trains beneath our streets!
Working together, we can make sure Oregon seizes the day. Here’s a rundown of several priorities and upcoming events in 2015.
On Tuesday, hearing rooms at the State Capitol in Olympia were overflowing with people waiting to tell legislators that it's time for climate action. Join us this Saturday in Olympia or Seattle to learn more about proposed climate legislation in WA.
The Oregon Conservation Network (OCN) is coordinated by OLCV's Education Fund.
Over 40 Oregon conservation organizations work together in the Legislature on shared Priorities for a Healthy Oregon. Together, we pass pro-conservation laws, protect our unique quality of life, and ensure a better Oregon for our children.
OCN is powered by the thousands of Oregonians who belong to its member organizations.
The 2015 Washington State Legislature gets underway in Olympia, and local officials across Washington are ready.
In a game-changing move, the Lummi Nation are invoking their treaty rights and standing up to oppose a giant coal export facility on their shores. Let's stand with them!
The 6th annual GoGreen Conference in Seattle, Washington, is a one-day, interactive learning experience featuring tactical how-tos, a solutions-centered deep dive into new ways of thinking, and a showcase of regional business leaders and their success stories. With a distinct platform of bringing together leaders from across industries, GoGreen builds viable networks and cross-pollinates sustainability best practices throughout the regional business community.
Use the discount code: CLIMATESOLUTIONS to save 30% on tickets to attend GoGreen Seattle!
In perseverance, in humility, and in gratitude: that's how we keep making progress.
