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Climate Strike: we were all kids once—let’s show up for them

by Joëlle Robinson on

We CAN act together to slow climate change and mitigate the harms we and others will face...we MUST take the reins of responsibility and do everything we can to leave behind our reliance on fossil fuels...and, by taking action together, we WILL accelerate our transition to an equitable clean energy future.

AAA Gets a Triple "F" on Climate Policy

by Meredith Connolly on

The end of Oregon’s 2019 legislative session exposed some of the egregious corporate lobbying in Salem that blocks climate action – sometimes in public, but many times behind the scenes in the halls of the State Capitol. One of those companies is the American Automobile Association (AAA) of Oregon.  Yes, the same AAA that you call for a lifeline when your car breaks down – but apparently that lifeline doesn’t extend to the climate emergency we’re currently experiencing.

Keeping it Cool: a benefit concert for climate action Sept. 14

by Savitha on

Help Climate Solutions Keep it Cool!

Climate takes center stage in presidential campaigns

by Devon Downeysmith on

Democratic presidential hopefuls focus on climate against the backdrop of Amazon forests ablaze...and positive indicators for clean energy development.

Oregon's governor calls for a special session, excludes climate action

by Jonathan Lee on

Governor Kate Brown announced today that she supports calling the Oregon State Legislature into a special session, but addressing the climate crisis was notably absent from the agenda.

What's your vision for the Puget Sound region...in 2050?

by Leah Missik on

What will the cities of Western WA be like in 2050, when the region's population will likely exceed 5.8 million people? How can we pursue equity for all our communities while managing economic growth...and while dramatically reducing our region's carbon emissions? The Puget Sound Regional Council needs to hear from you!

Study: more renewable energy benefits public health

by Devon Downeysmith on

New solutions for a changing climate in the Pacific Northwest A new analysis of U.S.

Wind surpasses coal in Texas, plus the all-electric Ford F-150 stuns

by Devon Downeysmith on

Texas leads in wind energy, fracked gas in buildings next focus for carbon reduction, and the super exciting all-electric Ford F-150! 

Local governments are putting the ACTION in climate action

by Tom Crawford on

As part of a global movement to reduce climate-disrupting carbon emissions, local governments in Thurston County, Washington have started developing a regional plan in order to coordinate their work to protect our climate.

Shifting electric cars and buses into high gear

by Jonathan Lee on

Oregon's legislature just established an ambitious statewide timeline for adopting zero-emission cars, buses, and commercial vehicles.

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The media climate is in trouble, too

In this week's ClimateCast: our media climate faces multiple attacks; NW states push back against federal clean energy cuts