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Clean power is possible - but there's no time to lose

by Devon Downeysmith on

New research provides a roadmap for clean power in the Northwest; but a new IPCC report shows there is no time to waste.

Oil allies mislead about the cost of I-1631. Shocking, right?

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

Oil companies and their mouthpieces are claiming that I-1631 will hit consumers hard—that we can't afford clean air and healthy communities. The thing is, they're not telling the truth.

The Twilight of Oil’s Big “No:” YES on 1631

by KC Golden on

Oil’s dominance will last only as long as they can bully us into believing we can’t have clean energy and better choices. That's why they're spending tens of millions to oppose I-1631.

100% clean electricity is within reach, says new research

by Kelly Hall on

Powering our region on 100% clean energy is not only possible, but practical. In fact, as recent research bears out, phasing out fossil fuels and phasing in more renewables will give us a reliable and affordable electricity system. The lights will stay on—and our bills will stay affordable.

Success! TriMet buses going 100% diesel-free

by Meredith Connolly on

The Portland region's largest transit agency has committed to transitioning to a 100% clean, diesel-free bus fleet over the next two decades.

Oregon regulators recommend strategies to decarbonize electricity

by Zach Baker on

Oregon Public Utility Commission recommends changes for the electricity sector to better address climate change and equity

Is there a path out of this?

by Gregg Small on

As the season shifts, so does our determination to fight—and win—on climate and clean energy.

Who wants clean energy? Most people

by Devon Downeysmith on

In this week's ClimateCast: next steps for climate action, on the west coast and worldwide

Decision coming soon! Tell TriMet you want clean electric buses

by Meredith Connolly on

TriMet is at a critical decision point on the path to zero emission electric buses, and wants to hear from you.

What this climate t-shirt means to me on my birthday

by Savitha on

It's my birthday—and I've been working on climate nearly half my life. Here's why I'm feeling optimistic about that. You should join me.

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Expecting the Unexpected: Why wildland firefighters think about heat when it’s cold

Many of us don't think about forest fires during the cold weather months, but an important few definitely have: wildland firefighters working with Washington's Department of Natural Resources. Guest contributor James Ellis is a wildlands firefighter who is also currently incarcerated. Read - or listen to - his story.