by KC Golden on October 1, 2015

Shell Oil's Arctic failure is only the latest indication that expensive bets on long-term fossil fuel development make no sense of any kind. Our transition to a better energy source will take a while—but it's absolutely underway.

by Elizabeth Willmott on September 30, 2015

In December 2015, international leaders will gather in Paris for what are arguably the most important global climate talks ever. Countries are updating their carbon reduction pledges, which currently fall far short of what is necessary to hold global warming at two degrees Celsius. This represents an ambition gap among national negotiators that the bold climate leadership of city officials around the world can help close.

by Carrie Hearne on September 29, 2015

The Renew Oregon coalition is bringing Oregon businesses together with other voices for climate action. The list of companies backing the Oregon Business Climate Declaration continues to grow, as Portland's Mayor issues a climate challenge to local businesses.

by Seth Zuckerman on September 28, 2015

Low-carbon fuel standards make headway in OR and CA, climate pledges fall short of 2˚ goal but buy time for further progress, renewables surpass coal as UK’s #2 power source, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions

by Kimberly Larson on September 25, 2015

This summer's wildfires were terrible to behold. Without action to slow global warming, such fires could burn twice as much of our region by the end of the century.

by Kristen Sheeran on September 23, 2015

Portlanders: Let's tell City and County officials to align public dollars with public values. Support fossil fuel divestment today!

by Carrie Hearne on September 22, 2015

Portland Mayor Charlie Hales has issued a challenge to local businesses: join the movement for climate action, and gear your business for a sustainable, clean-energy future. Will Portland businesses accept the challenge? (Spoiler alert: Yes.)

by Seth Zuckerman on September 21, 2015

Sweden sets goal of going completely fossil-free, China to work with US on utility innovation and decarbonizing cities, union opposes coal port in Oakland, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions

by Ross Macfarlane and Caleb Smith on September 21, 2015

Washington's new Clean Air Rule will help protect our land, air, water, public health, and economy from the urgent threats posed by a warming climate. 

by Larry Thevik on September 17, 2015

The dangers of oil trains are dominating headlines about proposed oil terminals in Washington. As a long-time crab fisherman out of Grays Harbor, I’m very concerned about another risk: the potential consequences of a major oil spill.