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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 the region?
by Stephanie Noren on
HB 1589 focuses on proactive and customer-forward gas utility planning, while SB 6058 sets the stage for a broader carbon market
by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on
Northwest communities are fortunate to have a number of grassroots, BIPOC-led community organizations making connections between social justice, environmental health, and climate. We focus on one such group this week. Plus: the Biden administration pauses new LNG exports
by Gregg Small on
2024 is off to a rapid start on climate action in the Pacific Northwest, filled with incredible stories of success and also some of the most significant threats to our progress in recent memory.One of my favorite stories is the effort in the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma to address pollution from short-haul trucking. Diesel pollution from these trucks creates air pollution and health hazards for the people living near ports and are a major contributor to climate change.
by Megan Larkin on
How a lesser known bill moving through WA's 2024 legislative session will double down on clean energy by putting people first
by Joëlle Robinson on
Nearly at the midpoint of Washington's 2024 legislative session, legislators are taking action on some of the state's top climate priorities. Here's where more pressure is needed as the session continues.
by Meredith Connolly on
The Oregon legislature kicked off another legislative session this week with a top focus on addressing the state’s housing challenges. Solving Oregon’s housing crisis is about more than just building new housing. It’s about reducing the cost of essential home repairs and energy efficiency so that low-income families can affordably live in the homes they already have.
by Jonathan Lee on
We have examples from across the country and worldwide that ought to close the confidence gap once and for all: yes, clean energy technologies work during cold weather.
by Joëlle Robinson on
Washington residents shouldn't be harmed by oil companies' price gouging as we transition to a clean energy economy. Take action now!
by Joëlle Robinson on
Did you know that the air pollution inside a diesel bus can be 4-12 times higher than outside? It's time for WA legislators to accelerate our transition to healthy, clean-energy school buses.
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