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So… What just happened in Salem?

Oregon’s 2021 legislative session has come to a close. We’ve made some major progress on statewide climate action, but before we dive into those details, let’s talk…

Here's to hope during the heat

After an incredible run of climate progress, what's next for the Northwest?

Keeping the momentum going on clean transportation

Oregon passed two clean transportation bills so far this year, but our work isn’t over.

Sweating in the heat? All-electric buildings provide a cool solution

With fossil fuels as the energy source for our buildings, we’re only going to see more unprecedented heat waves. We need to reduce our emissions and protect our…

WE DID IT: 100% clean energy for all Oregonians

HUGE NEWS from Salem!! House Bill 2021, which commits Oregon to 100% clean, carbon-free energy by 2040, was just passed by the state legislature!

“Circular” Restaurants recycle used cooking oil into low-carbon, low-pollution fuel
by Climate Solutions on February 24, 2021

As the Washington Legislature again considers a policy to create a Clean Fuel Standard (HSB 1091), a coalition of supporters celebrate “Circular Restaurant” Week to honor restaurants in the International District who participate in waste cooking oil recycling programs.
Seattle Schools’ history-making commitment to climate action
by Deepa Sivarajan on February 12, 2021

Seattle Public Schools makes a bold climate commitment: to transition to 100% clean and renewable energy by 2040 by eliminating all use of fossil fuels in district electricity, heating, cooling, cooking, and transportation.
As seen on TV: the future of cars is electric
by Jonathan Lawson on February 12, 2021

Michael Regan poised for confirmation to head the EPA; What to make of carmakers' sudden enthusiasm for EVs?
Transition 2021 off to a good start
by Jonathan Lawson on January 28, 2021

"Federal climate action:" no longer an oxymoron
A climate protection plan that exempts gas power plants(?!)
by Zach Baker on January 22, 2021

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has proposed exempting the state's fossil gas power plants from their Climate Protection Program. This cannot stand.

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