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Lower bills AND less fossil fuel expansion? Yes, please!

The Oregon Public Utility Commission (PUC) recently delivered a significant victory for utility customers and the climate, requiring NW Natural Gas to end the charging…

Clean energy partnerships rising in Eastern Washington

Inspiring new clean energy projects are on the rise in Spokane, Tri-Cities, and Moses Lake. But a big challenge remains: accessing the clean electricity needed.

Oregon, it's time to get involved!

Are you wondering where you can engage in person? Look no further—four events are coming up that you should consider attending!

Tell Lawmakers: Regulate Dangerous Hydrogen/Gas Blending Project in Oregon!

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…

Oregon is worth defending! Submit Public Comment for the Climate Protection Program Today

It’s time! It’s time for us to protect and strengthen Oregon’s landmark Climate Protection Program (CPP)! You can help by sharing your thoughts about the importance of…

New Center Aims for Infrastructure Paradigm Shift
by Rhys Roth on February 19, 2014

The US needs to invest trillions just to keep our nation’s basic infrastructure--energy, transportation, water, and waste systems--in working order. Will we lock in inefficient, carbon-polluting systems for decades to come? Or will we invest in innovative programs better adapted to a world with too much carbon?
Bringing Nature into Cities Is Good for You and the Planet
by Jenna Garmon on February 18, 2014

Cool examples of the practical benefits of maintaining--or reintroducing--natural elements and environments into our urban landscapes.
Like Oil for Chocolate
by Kimberly Larson on February 14, 2014

Who knew that oil and chocolate had anything in common beyond its color? A few thoughts for Valentine's Day.
The clean fuels economy moving forward in Oregon
by Carrie Hearne on February 13, 2014

Governor John Kitzhaber stood up to Big Oil today, while standing with business, legislative and labor leaders in Salem to announce two actions on Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program.
King County Executive Laser-Focused on Climate Change and Equity
by Eileen V. Quigley on February 12, 2014

“Confronting climate change and building equity in our community are inescapable, global responsibilities," says Dow Constantine. He has a vision for what King County can do to reduce carbon emissions and confront global warming.