by Gregg Small on July 17, 2015

Tough legislative sessions in Washington and Oregon are over. But we, together with an inspiring coalition, are just getting started.

by Kristen Sheeran on July 15, 2015

The 2015 Oregon legislative session concluded last week, and the outcomes for climate were decidedly mixed. With a clear win on clean fuels, there remains much to do to help transition our state from fossil fuels to clean energy.

by Seth Zuckerman on July 13, 2015

Carbon Tracker finds $283 billion in LNG plants unnecessary, BMW rolls out electric 18-wheeler, dossier exposes oil firms’ dissembling on climate issue, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

by Erik Gonzales-Kramer on July 13, 2015

As new terminal proposals threaten to increase rail transport of coal, Bakken shale and tar sands oil across Washington State, Spokane finds itself at a dangerous choke point. 

by Nina Byers on July 10, 2015

A clean tech company in Portland, Oregon is taking strides to make sure that your windows take your breath away, not your warmth.

by Seth Zuckerman on July 9, 2015

Solar and wind power are getting cheaper all the time. California is seizing the day, showing the rest of us how to power up renewable energy on a tremendous scale.

by Northwest Business for Climate Action on July 9, 2015

Oregon businesses are responding in ever-increasing numbers to the threat of global warming, and the ways climate change is harming our state's economy right now. You'll be inspired to see who's on the list!

by Seth Zuckerman on July 6, 2015

United Airlines buys stake in biofuels firm; China, Brazil, and Korea announce climate pledges; micro-grid improves electric service for California desert town; and more news of the week in clean energy solutions. 

by Jonathan Lawson on July 6, 2015

It's been two years since the lethal Lac-Mégantic oil train catastrophe that killed 47 people. With oil-by-rail traffic hugely expanding through our own region—dozens of mile-long oil trains every day—future accidents would seem to be a certainty. This can't remain business as usual.

by Alison Conboy and Mark Caine on July 1, 2015

December’s international climate talks will require substantial leadership from the countries at the negotiating table. But climate challenges cannot be solved by negotiators alone. Local and regional leadership – from Seattle to Bristol, California to Wales – will be critical in keeping our climate safe while realizing the benefits of the green economy.