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Pact reached to phase out global-warming refrigerants

by Seth Zuckerman on

Climate gets a cameo in the presidential race, Oregon utility to try burning biomass in Boardman coal plant, federal loan guarantees boosted utility-scale PV, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

Germany: ban new gas & diesel autos in EU by 2030

by Seth Zuckerman on

Climate pollution from international flights to be capped, two oil terminals halted in WA and CA, home air-conditioner makes ice while the sun shines on your rooftop PVs, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

We're one step closer to stopping big coal

by Joëlle Robinson on

This month we're standing up to big coal, and saying NO to coal export in Longview, WA.

Judges hear power plan, clean energy costs falling

by Seth Zuckerman on

Study reviews link between dams and methane; OPEC agrees—in principle—to reduce oil production; owls inspire design of quieter wind rotors; and more news of the week in climate and clean energy. 

Low-Carbon Grid, High-Carbon Highways

by Caleb Smith on

The bulk of Washington and Oregon’s carbon pollution comes from transportation. We've got (mostly) clean electricity—now let's electrify everything, including cars and trucks.

Paris pact nears ratification, summer breaks heat record

by Seth Zuckerman on

New carbon math says climate goals can’t be met if humanity burns all the oil, gas, and coal in existing wells and mines, let alone develops new ones—and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

Portland moving forward on residential energy efficiency

by Eileen V. Quigley on

The City of Portland is accepting comments on a draft policy to measure the energy efficiency of homes, as part of a long-term strategy to increase energy efficiency, reduce homeowner costs, and to curb a major source of carbon emissions.

Clean energy grows, makes fossil power less profitable

by Seth Zuckerman on

Worldwide electric car sales up 49 percent in first half of 2016, designers develop wearable solar cells, Canada to set a minimum national carbon price, and more news of the week in climate and clean energy.

Washington unveils rules to reduce global warming pollution

by Climate Solutions on

"We appreciate Governor Inslee’s ongoing commitment to putting Washington on a path to a clean energy transition," said Climate Solutions' Vlad Gutman-Britten. "The Clean Air Rule is only the first step to creating a robust policy that drives pollution reduction and invests in creating tens of thousands of jobs in a new, sustainable economy."

Leaves are falling, but clean energy is on the rise in Oregon

by Gregg Small on

As the leaves begin to turn color, we’re proud of the beauty in Oregon and all that we have to protect. With incredible successes earlier this year and so much on the horizon, we’re excited about our trajectory.    

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