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Pledge to vote on NO on I-2117

Initiative 2117 is on the statewide Washington ballot this November. If voters pass it, it would repeal our state's landmark law to cut climate pollution and fund clean…

We won't be pushed backward: No on I-2117

If passed by Washington voters this fall, Initiative 2117 would repeal the Climate Commitment Act, and erase funding for myriad clean energy projects, environmental…

Mixed Results from Oregon's 2024 Legislative Session

Here’s a quick rundown of what happened — and what didn’t happen — to make further progress on climate during Oregon's 2024 legislative session.

Winning on climate in WA: the importance of perseverance

We notched some clean energy victories in Olympia this year, but there's more work yet to do. And nothing is over until it's over.

Getting renters in on the heat pump revolution

Did you know that 24 of Oregon's most advanced, energy-efficient homes are located in Grand Ronde? But how do we get these benefits into the hands of more renters across…

Mind the carbon bubble, says the Bank of England
by Seth Zuckerman on December 8, 2014

Clean energy sector employs more Californians than film, radio and TV; Hawaiian utility bought out by nation’s largest windpower firm; wrangling continues at Lima climate talks; and more stories of the week in clean energy.
Climate cheers to Oregon beers
by Bobby Hayden on December 4, 2014

Almost happy hour on the west coast. Actually anytime you find yourself reading this it’s five o’clock somewhere. So raise your glass, because it’s time to salute the climate solutions brewing in one of Oregon’s signature industries.
Aiming higher: the EPA's Clean Power Plan and the Northwest
by Ann Gravatt on December 3, 2014

Our comments on the EPA's Clean Power Plan. The Northwest is on a path towards a clean energy economy; abandoning coal and increasing renewables and energy efficiency. The county should follow, and should set bolder targets for reining in carbon pollution.
Protect Washington wetlands from big coal
by Joëlle Robinson on December 3, 2014

Northwest communities have made incredible progress halting proposed coal export terminals here in our region, preserving an environment in which our communities can thrive. We need to keep the pressure on to halt more proposed coal terminals, and now we have a new pressure point.
Lima climate talks begin, Kinder Morgan withdraws
by Seth Zuckerman on December 1, 2014

Renewables now Scotland’s top source of power, fossil fuels ‘grassroots’ groups unmasked as Astroturf, shareholders demand Exxon boost dividends and cut exploration, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.