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Our communities deserve a climate future, tell lawmakers to act now

by Claire Prihoda on

Oregon’s legislative session is almost over, and lawmakers have only passed one of nine critical bills in the Energy Affordability and Resilience Package. The rest are still sitting on the table, and we need your help to move them forward.

Remember when NWN was secretly piping hydrogen gas into Portland homes? Well, no more secrets.

by Claire Prihoda on

Oregon lawmakers have taken action to improve public oversight of gas utilities’ hydrogen “pipe dreams.”

Washington’s Climate Commitment Act Brings Needed Stability Amidst Federal Withdrawal on Climate and Clean Energy Investments

by Climate Solutions on

The second allowance auction of 2025 raised over $321 million for Washington state climate and clean energy investments- and projects are rolling out all over the state.

When OR lawmakers dream about transportation, what do they see?

by Brett Morgan on

After months of collective advocacy and engagement—and just 20 days remaining in session—the Legislature released its long-awaited Transportation Reinvestment Package. Here’s the download on what’s in the bill (and what's not), and how you can help make sure that lawmakers deliver for climate in the final stretch.

Clean Air Shouldn’t Be Optional: Climate Investments should be in the Oregon Transportation Package

by Brett Morgan on

Everyday necessities shouldn’t come with everyday pollution. Yet the goods and resources we rely on are delivered by a freight system powered largely by diesel. This is bringing toxic emissions into our neighborhoods, schools, and lungs. Diesel pollution is not just an environmental issue, it’s a public health crisis, especially for children.

Calling In: Tell Oregon lawmakers to invest in our transportation future TODAY!

by Brett Morgan on

Right now, Oregon legislators are drafting a sweeping transportation funding package. Without major course correction, it will fail to meet our state’s climate and equity goals. Transportation is our state’s largest source of climate pollution. Yet the current transportation proposal does not include any investment in clean vehicles or charging infrastructure.

Our energy grid needs help fast. Contact your legislator today!

by Joshua Basofin on

To achieve Oregon’s 100% clean energy goals reliably and affordably, we need to address our transmission bottleneck. Through innovative policy solutions, the 2025 Legislature can help meet the energy demands of our growing economy without compromising affordability.

Removing roadblocks to progress

by Gregg Small on

The U.S. Senate has voted to roll back California’s legal right to set standards for air pollution on our roads. It's yet another attack by this federal administration on states’ authority to protect people’s air and lungs from tailpipe pollution.

Drivers' access to national EV charging network threatened by rogue Trump action

by Climate Solutions on

Nonprofits sue Trump administration over illegal freeze of billions for EV charging. Plaintiffs include Climate Solutions, the Sierra Club, Earthjustice, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Southern Environmental Law Center and others.

The power to choose our response

by Gregg Small on

What a night—and what a reminder of the power of connection and community.

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