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Oregon businesses call for state action on climate

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Over 70 companies in Oregon today announced their support for bold state action on climate change, including support for clean fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

‘Deep decarbonization’ feasible for biggest emitters

by Seth Zuckerman on

Fifteen roadmaps to decarbonize the biggest carbon-emitting economies, Indian solar entrepreneurs electrifying rural villages, oil companies gambling trillions in exploration dollars, and much more.

Risky Business: how NW businesses must respond to climate change

by Joli Holmes on

Oregon and Washington businesses can help drive strong policy to confront the climate crisis; Hank Paulson visited Portland to talk about it.

Power Past Comcast: why climate activists should care about net neutrality

by Jonathan Lawson on

Threats to an open Internet are threats to climate progress. Take action now to protect net neutrality!

Homegrown solutions for our health, environment, and economy

by Bobby Hayden on

Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program is a great step forward. But oil companies are threatening the program’s very existence before it has a real chance to make a difference for Oregon businesses, consumers, and our communities.

Migrating to high ground

by Seth Zuckerman on

Pacific islanders secure a refuge from rising seas, compost boosts carbon storage in California ranchlands, Venetian-style canals floated for Manhattan, and much more. 

Biocarbon Solutions Gaining Momentum

by Jenna Garmon on

In the Northwest Biocarbon Initiative’s second quarterly digest for 2014, we bring you the latest natural carbon storage news, research, and events.

Oregonians want freedom from fossil fuels

by Joëlle Robinson on

As we near July 4th, it’s a perfect time to declare our independence from Big Oil! We have a real opportunity to declare independence from dirty oil by showing support for the Clean Fuels Program here in Oregon.

Welcome to the new ClimateSolutions.org!

by Jonathan Lawson on

¡Qué calor! Looks like the climate isn't the only thing that's changing.

Climate action wins in court

by Seth Zuckerman on

Why rooftop solar is only half the price in Germany and Australia as in the U.S., what impacts of climate change make people move away, and other top stories of the week in climate and clean energy.

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