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Help Portland and Multnomah County commit to 100% clean energy

by David Van't Hof on

Let's do this! City and County votes are scheduled for June 1 on a visionary energy goal that will help Portland lead the way towards a safe and healthy future.

The Top three takeaways in mapping a clean future for Washington

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

The good news is that we know how to build ourselves a clean energy future, what we need to tackle climate change. The bad news is just that it won't happen by itself.

Hope, community and clean energy

by Gregg Small on

Good jobs, vital communities and clean energy are the way forward as we transition away from the pollution, health risks and climate damage of the fossil fuel era. Majora Carter inspired us with storytelling at Climate Solutions' annual breakfast.

Your help is needed to protect Clean Fuels in Oregon

by David Van't Hof on

Fossil fuel companies are stepping up their attacks on one of Oregon’s most successful strategies to reduce climate pollution: the Clean Fuels Program. Help us stop them!

Carbon pricing is on the table from C to shining sea

by Seth Zuckerman on

Tesla starts taking orders for solar roofing, Green Party may hold balance of power over BC fossil projects, GOP fails to reverse Obama-era methane rules, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

Thanks a quarter million +.

by KC Golden on

Here's why events like the People's Climate March make it easier to believe the evidence that the fossil fuel empire is entering terminal decline. 

Clean energy employs more Americans than gas & coal

by Seth Zuckerman on

Costly flood insurance augurs tailspin for coastal real estate, Big Island tops 50% clean power for 2016, Denmark expects wind will compete without subsidies in a few years, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy. 

For effective engagement: hitting the reset button

by Renee Lertzman on

Recent events have forced many organizers and activists into the painful act of carefully examining our tactics and strategies–that's essential for being effective. However, are we doing enough to challenge our assumptions about human behavior? 

Clean energy transportation makes sense, but also dollars and cents

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

Climate advocates join business leaders to celebrate a sensible expansion of subsidies for low-carbon and zero-carbon driving options.

Earth Day to May Day - a week of climate action!

by Joëlle Robinson on

In Washington and Oregon, we're ready for a week of climate action, from Earth Day to May Day! Check out this list of events and we'll see you there.

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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