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.
Tell Lawmakers: Regulate Dangerous Hydrogen/Gas Blending Project in Oregon!by Claire Prihoda on
We just found out that NW Natural, the state’s largest methane gas utility, has begun blending hydrogen into the gas system and delivering it to Oregonians’ homes and businesses without any public outreach or oversight. Burning hydrogen with methane in buildings increases exposure to health harms and increases safety risks while offering negligible emissions reductions.
“The clock is no longer just ticking, it is banging”by Jonathan Lawson on
What does Kamala Harris' candidacy mean for the future of American clean energy and climate action? Plus: checking in on the successes of the federal IRA and Washington State's Climate Commitment Act
In the quest for abundant clean energy in the PNW, markets matterby Joshua Basofin on
The way grids are operated—including building out transmission infrastructure in the necessary geographies where energy is needed, controlling flows, and handling electricity sales—is a critical piece of our clean energy transition.
Pledge to vote NO on I-2117by Kimberly Larson on
If Washington voters pass Initiative 2117, it would repeal our state's landmark law to cut climate pollution and fund clean energy—and block future climate action.
Amping Up: Electrifying Oregon’s Heavy Trucks for a Cleaner Futureby Brett Morgan on
There’s no way around it; we cannot meet our air quality and climate goals without retiring the existing fleet of diesel-powered medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Zero-emission electric trucks are available right now, and they can directly replace diesel vehicles to keep our economy moving.
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