Climate and clean energy news and commentary
-
by Madeline Goodwin on September 17, 2019A global climate movement is gaining momentum, and youth are leading the way. Read more
-
by Joëlle Robinson on September 16, 2019We CAN act together to slow climate change and mitigate the harms we and others will face...we MUST take the reins of responsibility and do everything we can to leave behind our reliance on fossil fuels...and, by taking action together, we WILL accelerate our transition to an equitable clean energy future. Read more
-
by Meredith Connolly on September 12, 2019The end of Oregon’s 2019 legislative session exposed some of the egregious corporate lobbying in Salem that blocks climate action – sometimes in public, but many times behind the scenes in the halls of the State Capitol. One of those companies is the American Automobile Association (AAA) of Oregon. Yes, the same AAA that you call for a lifeline when your car breaks down – but apparently that lifeline doesn’t extend to the climate emergency we’re currently experiencing. Read more -
by Devon Downeysmith on September 4, 2019Democratic presidential hopefuls focus on climate against the backdrop of Amazon forests ablaze...and positive indicators for clean energy development. Read more
-
by Leah Missik on August 28, 2019What will the cities of Western WA be like in 2050, when the region's population will likely exceed 5.8 million people? How can we pursue equity for all our communities while managing economic growth...and while dramatically reducing our region's carbon emissions? The Puget Sound Regional Council needs to hear from you! Read more
