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Clean energy overtaking fossil on cost, new capacity

by Seth Zuckerman on

China announces nationwide carbon market to start next year, leading CEOs call for pact to reduce carbon pollution to zero by 2050, electric bus unveiled with 200-mile range, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions. 

Why bet against the future we're trying to build?

by KC Golden on

Today, fossil fuels own us in part because we own them. So tomorrow, divest.

Testify! Oregon businesses, health advocates call for clean fuels

by Carrie Hearne on

Better jobs, cleaner air, more choices: business and health leaders testify in support of Oregon's Clean Fuels Program.

Clean Fuel plan offers WA a triple win for climate, health and prosperity

by Ben Serrurier on

Washington's Department of Ecology issued a draft Clean Fuel Standard this week. If a program here mirrors successes in other states, it will be a great boost for our clean energy economy, public health, and the climate.

Keep the wheels turning for Oregon’s clean economy

by Lisa Adatto on

On February 2, the first day of the Oregon Legislature, the Senate Environment & Natural Resources committee will address clean fuels for our state’s transportation sector, a sector that is well-positioned to move to a cleaner future, with health and economic benefits to Oregonians across the state.

Oregon mechanic: clean fuels key to our future

by Climate Solutions on

Air quality, climate stability, and a better quality of life: Portland-based auto mechanic Jim Houser makes the case for clean fuels in Oregon.

Cheap crude hurts oil firms; clean energy unscathed

by Seth Zuckerman on

Germany stays on target in its transition to clean energy, U.S. poll shows half of Republicans and vast majorities of others want climate action, Peabody coal slashes its dividend, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Stand up to big oil in Washington State

by Joëlle Robinson on

Together we can protect our communities from oil trains and oil spills. Washington residents, please contact your legislator asking them to support this important bill!

Oregonians are ready for cleaner fuel choices

by Carrie Hearne on

On January 7, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality took an important step for cleaner fuels and cleaner air for all Oregonians by adopting rules that allow for final implementation of Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program. When fully implemented, the program will reduce pollution from transportation fuel use by 10% over 10 years.

Super session in Salem starts today

by Kristen Sheeran on

Working together, we can make sure Oregon seizes the day. Here’s a rundown of several priorities and upcoming events in 2015.

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