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Keeping cool with electric heat pumps

Amidst another extreme and record-breaking heat wave, affordable and energy-efficient cooling is essential for everyone. Electric heat pumps can make that happen.

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Paris! we just can't leave you

By: Jonathan Lawson on November 13, 2020

Clean energy advances through local elections We need national and international action to fight climate change, but states and cities have also been a critical piece of the solution.

A Win for transit riders, disability community, clean air and less congestion

By: Climate Solutions on October 15, 2020

WA's Supreme Court strikes down controversial initiative that threatened transportation improvements and investments across the state

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New Multnomah County public buildings will be 100% clean and fossil-free

The Multnomah County Commission just unanimously approved a resolution that will ensure all new county buildings —including county libraries, courthouses and community centers—are built to be fossil-free and utilize 100% clean and renewable energy.

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Joint letter supporting Multnomah County's proposed fossil-free public buildings resolution

This resolution ensures that all public buildings in Multnomah County, Oregon are built fossil-free from the start.

Oregonians: It's time to SPRING into climate action!

We're pleased to report forward progress on two of our high-priority climate bills.

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Sleuthing for truth during power outages

Photos of an ice-coated Texas wind turbine were weaponized as supposed "evidence" that renewables were to blame for widespread power outages.

As seen on TV: the future of cars is electric

Michael Regan poised for confirmation to head the EPA; What to make of carmakers' sudden enthusiasm for EVs?

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Living cleaner: why cities are shifting to all-electric buildings

We can make sure that our buildings are healthy and safe. A transition to all-electric will require our communities dispelling misinformation and speaking up for policies that move us off gas in an equitable and just way.

Urge Multnomah County to build 100% clean energy-powered libraries

Multnomah County voters recently approved $387 million in library construction bonds. Let's ensure this new building is 100% clean and fossil free.

Paris! we just can't leave you

Clean energy advances through local elections

We need national and international action to fight climate change, but states and cities ha

A Win for transit riders, disability community, clean air and less congestion

WA's Supreme Court strikes down controversial initiative that threatened transportation improvements and investments across the state