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Tell WA legislators: do data centers right!

by Joëlle Robinson on

Data centers must be clean, accountable and affordable.

A defend-and-deliver moment: A preview of Climate Solutions’ 2026 Oregon legislative priorities

by Nora Apter on

Announcing Oregon’s 2026 legislative short session priorities, which aim to double down on climate action that lowers household energy costs, addresses financing gaps left by federal funding cuts, grows the economy, and strengthens community resilience.

WALeg 2026 starts now

by James Hove on

It’s that time again… Washington’s 2026 legislative session has begun. For the next (very short) ten weeks, we’re aiming to continue progress on climate change, accelerate clean energy progress, and ensure everyone across Washington benefits from cleaner air, more affordable energy bills, and a healthier environment.

Poetry and progress: a message of gratitude

by Joëlle Robinson on

Thank you for all you did this year for good, and for climate progress. To make our gains more durable in the new year, we will almost certainly need to keep defending what we have done while passing new policies for more solutions. We can and we will do it. Together.

Wind shifts (?)

by Jonathan Lawson on

Courts push back part of Trump's quixotic war on wind power. Oregon's got a new clean energy strategy, and the US government was a no-show at the latest global climate talks.

Effective climate policy can lower costs and deliver real benefits

by Climate Solutions on

As legislators prepare to address major revenue shortfalls, the CCA provides critical, protected, and steady, protected funding to advance climate progress.

Electric Vehicles, “Am I too Heavy?” No, you are perfect.

by Brett Morgan on

EVs can weigh more, but is that missing the forest for the trees?

Power In Our Hands: Annual Report 2025

by Climate Solutions on

Through connection, innovation and hope, we won't back down from showing that the Pacific Northwest can lead on climate change and provide blueprints for what is possible.

Special Session Wrap-Up

by Brett Morgan on

Our north star is simple: we need to be investing in Oregon, not DOGE’ing essential safety, transit, and climate programs or discouraging the transition to clean transportation.

Climate Solutions joins Oregon for All coalition

by Nora Apter on

Migration, displacement, and climate insecurity are inextricably linked. Struggles for social justice and immigrant rights have deep intersections with climate advocacy– anchored in respect for neighbors, community, home, and the protection of a healthy, vibrant future we can all share in together. The team at Climate Solutions is honored to join our coalition partners in Oregon for All, standing together to protect and advance immigration justice. This collaboration is dedicated to seeing our communities thrive.

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Blue wave clears a path for stronger clean energy policy

Last week’s dramatic election results herald a major shift in US politics, at the federal level and in many states and local communities. Climate and clean energy advocates now have the opportunity to follow through to deliver real results that better people’s lives.