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Backroom deal doesn’t compare with clean fuels program

by Kristen Sheeran on

The oil industry wants to protect their monopoly, and wash their hands of responsiblity for cleaning our air and protecting the climate. That's what's behind their proposed "replacement" for Oregon's Clean Fuels Program. Lawmakers shouldn't fall for it.

From Portland to the Vatican and beyond... to prosperity

by Carrie Hearne on

Portland is set to vote on the 2015 Climate Action Plan, an inspiring and historic vision for climate progress, economic prosperity, healthy communities and social equity in our region.

Pope urges climate action, pundits ponder the impacts

by Seth Zuckerman on

Vermont vows 75 percent renewable grid by 2032, low oil prices cancel $200 billion in fossil mega-projects, India quintuples its solar targets, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

Clean fuels or better transit? A false choice for Washington

by Ross Macfarlane on

The oil industry doesn't like competition. That's why their lobbyists are working around the clock to stop Governor Inslee from adopting a Clean Fuels Standard, and telling lawmakers that we have to choose between clean air and investment in transporation infrastructure. Not true.

Bellevue builds clean energy cred

by Elizabeth Willmott on

Bellevue, WA has been quietly earning accolades for its achievements in sustainability, clean energy and energy efficiency. What's next for this leading city?

Oregon groups condemn backroom repeal of Clean Fuels program

by Climate Solutions on

Oregon groups condemn deal giving Big Oil an EZ Pass while taxpayers get a toll road.

New study undermines jobs case for Whatcom coal terminal

by Lauren Breynaert and Ross Macfarlane on

Jobs, jobs, jobs?A new study shows that this proposed coal terminal is not prepared to deliver on promises of economic benefit.

Oregon businesses: climate progress is in your hands

by Carrie Hearne on

With Oregon legislators threatening to repeal the state's recently-enacted Clean Fuels program, and with no other signs of climate policy progress this legislative session, it is now more important than ever for businesses to join together in the call for action on climate, 

Bonn talks yield forest deal; rest of pact left to co-chairs

by Seth Zuckerman on

EPA to regulate airplanes’ climate pollution, Hawaii aims for 100% renewable power by 2045, rooftop solar installations up 76 percent, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions

Defend clean fuels in Oregon!

by Kristen Sheeran on

You know you’re doing something right when Big Oil is working this hard to stop you. 

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