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Climate shifts: pigs cleared for takeoff

Today is big. When people work together with tenacity and perseverance, we can accomplish things that once seemed impossible. Now, we must keep up this momentum.

Do we really need to electrify all those vehicles? Yes—and quickly

Our transportation research indicates that it's urgent that we accelerate the transition to electric vehicles of all types. At the same time, it’s clear we need to…

Two years ago today: One of biggest climate wins in Oregon history

Today is a significant milestone for Oregon’s climate progress, but it requires a little time traveling to the cusp of the pre-COVID times to fully appreciate how far we…

Recapping Oregon's 2022 Legislative Session

This session, the legislature provided historic levels of investments in clean energy solutions and electric vehicles, as well as significant progress for environmental…

Oregon Legislators commit to funding major climate action and resilience priorities

Thanks to robust advocacy efforts from climate, environmental, and community groups, legislators have passed an ambitious Climate Resilience Budget, which includes a…

Keystone XL Environmental Impact Statement bottom line: Go with Gandhi
by KC Golden on February 6, 2014

The State Department's latest review of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline proposal only proves Gandhi's dictum that "we must be the change we wish to see in the world."
Governor's climate workgroup proposes carbon cap, replacing coal with renewables
by Ben Serrurier on February 3, 2014

The Climate Workgroup issued its final reports last month, and while members remain divided, the final recommendations include a number of sensible climate solutions for Washington State.
Oregon’s work-plan on climate and clean energy
by Carrie Hearne on February 3, 2014

Specifically for the 2014 short session, there was a collective agreement that lifting the 2015 sunset on the Clean Fuels Standard is a key priority, as is protecting the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
The Keystone Principle: Stop Making Climate Disruption Worse
by KC Golden on January 31, 2014

Will President Obama issue a permit for the controversial Keystone XL tar sands pipeline? After issuing a State of the Union call for more urgency in our response to climate change, this will be a defining real-world test of his resolve.
Western states progressing towards Clean Fuel Standards
by Ben Serrurier on January 31, 2014

Both California and Washington are making strong progress toward establishing a clean fuel standard.