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Ten reasons Oregon needs clean fuels

by Jana Gastellum on

The short answer: clean fuels will grow our regional economy, clean our air, and increase consumer choices. Here are ten almost-as-short answers.

Finding Climate Justice in the Fight for Transit Equity

by Jonathan Ostar on

Oregon's transit justice movement is critical to the success of our climate movement.

Clean Power, solar rules topics of state maneuvering

by Seth Zuckerman on

Illinois considers auction of carbon permits for electricity generation, 100% renewable microgrid in the California desert, $100 billion from Citigroup for green projects, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions. 

Oil trains, big city, century-old tunnel. What could go wrong?

by Joëlle Robinson on

Every day, millions of gallons of highly flammable Bakken crude roll beneath the streets of downtown Seattle, through a tunnel with decades-old safety systems. This Tuesday afternoon, join us downtown as we say NO to bomb trains beneath our streets! 

The Washington State Senate is considering what?

by Joëlle Robinson on

Washington taxpayers shouldn’t have to choose between cleaner fuels and more public transit—and we sure shouldn't be forced to pay for coal export. Our legislators need to hear from you today!

Desperate times for US coal mean desperate port proposals in the northwest

by Ross Macfarlane on

Domestic demand for coal will never be what it was, and export markets hold little promise for return on investment. It’s time now for US coal proponents, and investors, to move on.

Shell and high water: Will Seattle take a stand… or a cut of the Arctic drilling action?

by KC Golden on

The Port of Seattle signed a lease with Shell that would make Seattle the staging area for the most reckless, extreme oil drilling adventure ever, leaving locals to ask: Is resistance futile?

Clean Fuel Standard: a solution for pollution

by Ross Macfarlane on

With nearly half of all carbon pollution coming from truck and car tailpipes, Big Oil is running out of reasons to maintain its monopoly on our roads.

Geneva talks list options; tough choices left for later

by Seth Zuckerman on

Three largest UK parties pledge climate action ahead of May elections, report parses geoengineering prospects, smarter inverters may allow more rooftop solar on grid, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions. 

One step closer

by Kristen Sheeran on

Oregon is on the cusp of implementing this powerful program. Now it’s up to the Oregon House to act.

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