by Jenna Garmon on February 24, 2014

With CO2 levels surpassing safe limits, carbon storage may be the most important life-supporting function Northwest forests provide the planet.

by Joëlle Robinson on February 21, 2014

Washington State's Department of Ecology and Cowlitz County has announced that they will take a broad look at the impacts of the proposed coal export terminal in Longview in southwest Washington. There will be no quick rubber stamp for this big coal project, but a rigorous review instead.

by KC Golden on February 19, 2014

I’m going to burn my driver’s license when I turn 75. Maybe sooner. I’d like to do it at the offices of Koch Enterprises, if I can get a ride home.

by Rhys Roth on February 19, 2014

The US needs to invest trillions just to keep our nation’s basic infrastructure--energy, transportation, water, and waste systems--in working order. Will we lock in inefficient, carbon-polluting systems for decades to come? Or will we invest in innovative programs better adapted to a world with too much carbon?

by Jenna Garmon on February 18, 2014

Cool examples of the practical benefits of maintaining--or reintroducing--natural elements and environments into our urban landscapes.

by Kimberly Larson on February 14, 2014

Who knew that oil and chocolate had anything in common beyond its color? A few thoughts for Valentine's Day. 

by Carrie Hearne on February 13, 2014

Governor John Kitzhaber stood up to Big Oil today, while standing with business, legislative and labor leaders in Salem to announce two actions on Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program.

by Eileen V. Quigley on February 12, 2014

“Confronting climate change and building equity in our community are inescapable, global responsibilities," says Dow Constantine. He has a vision for what King County can do to reduce carbon emissions and confront global warming.

by Bobby Hayden on February 11, 2014

In mid-January, during the State of Oregon’s “Legislative Days”, three business leaders in Oregon testified to the effects of climate change their industries are facing right now.

by Bobby Hayden on February 9, 2014

A quiet milestone has been reached in the evolution of solar and other clean energy solutions brewing along Oregon's South Coast, one built on concerted community effort in hand with public, private and nonprofit collaboration.