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When the Trump administration attacks efforts to cut climate pollution and accelerate clean energy, the strongest response for targeted communities and organizations, the right response, is for us to keep pushing forward.
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Join Climate Solutions and our partners for the Building Resilience Lobby Day at the State Capitol on Wednesday, May 7. Together, we’ll talk to legislators in Salem and push for bold action on climate, energy-efficient housing, and energy justice.
by Brett Morgan on
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is updating the ACT and HDO rules to maintain alignment with California and ensure they stay strong. However, big oil and truck manufacturer forces are trying to use this process to gut the rules. This is where you come in. Regulators must hear from you— Oregonians who require clean air, a stable climate, and a thriving economy built around clean technology. 🤳🏼What can you do? 📧 Email and Write-In your comment through 5/7/25
by Stephanie Noren on
Senate votes to expand and strengthen clean fuels program passing HB 1409, bill now heads back to House for concurrence.
by Megan Larkin on
Initiative 2066 is unconstitutional! So what does this mean for WA?
by Gregg Small on
President Trump's Executive Order opposing climate action is blatantly unconstitutional—a dangerous attempt to override the will of the people and undermine states' efforts to protect public health by leading on climate and environmental justice.
by Brett Morgan on
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is updating the ACT and HDO rules to maintain alignment with California and ensure they stay strong. But big oil and truck manufacturer forces are trying to use this process to gut the rules. This is where you come in. Regulators need to hear from you—Oregonians who require clean air, a stable climate, and a thriving economy built around clean technology.
by Kurt Ellison on
Washington State Ferries has set a goal of cutting emissions 70% by 2040, and achieving a 95% reduction—effectively net zero—by 2050. That will require replacing older diesel ferries with new vessels powered by clean energy.
by Nora Apter on
The 2025 transmission package is moving through the Oregon Legislature—and two critical bills are coming up for key votes TOMORROW, Tuesday, April 8. By helping expand and modernize Oregon’s transmission capacity, these policies will help meet growing energy demands, increase resilience to severe weather events like wildfires, and deliver the benefits of new wind, solar, and other renewable resources to Oregon families and businesses.
by Altinay Karasapan on
Like other states, Washington needs to dramatically increase our supply of clean electricity to meet growing demand. That will require a bigger and better transmission system. Here's how states can navigate the obstacles and lead the way.
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It’s a big bill, but not beautiful: Congress set to undermine climate progress
Senate and House Republican leaders have been scrambling to complete work on a budget reconciliation bill which would balloon the national debt by extending tax breaks for wealthy Americans, while restricting access to healthcare and other key social services, and scaling back major clean energy provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.