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by Victoria Paykar on
Earlier today, Oregon's Environmental Quality Commission voted to pass the Clean Truck Rules that will help us transition to zero emission trucks and reduce smog pollution from new diesel truck engines.
by Victoria Paykar on
On November 17th, the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission will vote on whether to adopt Clean Truck Rules that have the tremendous opportunity to improve public health and clean up our transportation sector!
by Deepa Sivarajan on
Despite a recent Executive Order on climate action by outgoing Seattle mayor, Jenny Durkan, Seattle is still behind on its goals. Deepa Sivirajan has a few recommendations for Mayor-Elect Bruce Harrell on making climate central to his future governance.
by Stephanie Noren on
A summary of COP26 coverage, infrastructure headed to Biden’s desk, climate bright spots from the elections, and a new ABBA record
by Gregg Small on
A lot of the focus today is what happened yesterday, Election Day. But at the end of last week, two surreal things happened at the same time in Washington, D.C.
by Jonathan Lee on
Oregon’s largest public transit agency has committed to fueling its existing fleet of transit vehicles with renewable diesel, as part of its transition to a clean, non-polluting transit vehicle fleet.
by Deepa Sivarajan and Madeline Goodwin on
Gas 101: A new series covering the next big fight against fossil fuels. This edition we look at the range of tactics the gas industry is taking to hide the health and climate impacts of methane gas.
by Stephanie Noren on
Federal climate inaction ahead of COP26, offshore wind gets a US start, and heavy duty EVs
by Leah Missik on
We're past due for a new package of transportation projects, planning efforts, and innovations. We want legislators to pass a new package—and to ensure our transportation systems are equitable, accessible, safe, affordable, and clean.
by Stephanie Noren on
A massive oil spill in California, America readying for EV growth, big moves on gas use in buildings, Bad Apples in the Beltway, and a spotlight on Facebook’s climate denial.
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United states (and a province) flex for climate progress
Major media outlets show an uncertain committment to climate and clean energy journalism; while the US stalls out on climate progress, Washington, California and Quebec collaborate to reduce pollution