In 2024, Climate Solutions and our communities of action faced daunting challenges as we tallied what strengths we needed to defend climate progress in the Pacific Northwest. As we face even more severe challenges, our reflections on our work last year stand as a reminder that we can win when we come together.
Massive data centers needn't be massive pollutersby Jonathan Lawson on
Amazon backs away from plan to keep Oregon data centers running on fossil fuels. Plus: widespread benefits for low-income households converting to clean energy homes; and two climate hawks become new heads of state
Greener ways to get around Oregonby Brett Morgan on
We all want ways to get around in our communities that are affordable, easy and efficient, clean and safe. And, we need a plan for Oregon’s transportation system that cuts pollution from our biggest source, and makes sure everyone can get where they need to safely!
Solar accessibility to soar for Oregon’s lower-income householdsby Jonathan Lee on
The state of Oregon was recently awarded $86 million for rooftop solar projects for lower-income residents. The extra cool news: combined with existing federal and state solar incentive programs, this may bring the upfront costs of rooftop solar to nearly zero for many eligible households.
Let’s be brave now, so our children don’t have to be forced to be braver later.by Gregg Small on
Gina McCarthy, Gov. Jay Inslee and other climate champions raised the roof at our annual event in Seattle.
EV rebates that will make your head spinby Stephanie Noren on
A new worldwide record for clean energy generation; climate accountability in the courts and state legislatures; and rebates intended to make leasing a domestic EV super-affordable. It's in the latest ClimateCast.
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