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Oregon Legislature Passes Historic Coal Transition Bill

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Legislation will move Oregon off coal power, double state’s clean energy target to 50% by 2040

Oregon makes history on clean energy

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Oregon is now on its way to have one of the cleanest energy grids in the country. We're so proud!

Growth in EV use could lead to next oil glut in 2020s

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Utilities move to cut coal use despite stay on Clean Power Plan, Shell replaces executive who led Arctic oil push, Midwest wind generation sets new records, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Washington State takes steps to strengthen Clean Air Rule, cut emissions

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

Cleaner air ahead! Washington's Department of Ecology is giving itself the opportunity to strengthen new plans to cut carbon emissions and to accelerate our state's transition to a clean-powered, sustainable economy.

On the road to net zero energy homes in Oregon?

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It's time for Oregon to reclaim a leadership position on building codes and to join the vanguard of states leading the way in pursuit of net zero energy homes and businesses. 

US installs more new solar than fossil gas in 2015

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175 publicly traded oil firms face bankruptcy risk, bipartisan governors’ group signs clean-energy accord, Koch brothers prepare to attack electric vehicle incentives, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Solar and EVs advance as Washington Legislature passes midpoint

by Vlad Gutman-Britten on

Washington’s short legislative session is more than half completed—and we’re cautiously optimistic that this session could include big wins for the environment and our climate. But don’t pop the bubbly just yet!

Center for Sustainable Infrastructure

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The Evergreen State College’s Center for Sustainable Infrastructure (CSI) focuses on advancing a new sustainable infrastructure approach in the Northwest and beyond. Based in Olympia, WA, CSI links regional innovators, advocates sustainable best practices, and develops skilled professionals to create innovative, affordable, and sustainable solutions for upgrading and maintaining energy, transportation, water, and waste systems.

Neither teachers nor candidates focus on climate

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Supreme Court stays Clean Power Plan; 1st global aviation climate standards released; Green Climate Fund experiencing growing pains; solar policy all over the map; kids and nation at disadvantage with climate scarcely addressed.

Bipartisan House Votes to Make Oregon Coal Free

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Oregon is one big step closer to a coal free, clean energy future.

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