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New study: Oregon gas rates could rise sixfold without a plan for the energy transition

by Juan M. Muñoz Jiménez on

Analysis finds specific, coordinated transition to electrification could save Oregon $1.8 billion while protecting families most at risk of rising costs

Gov. Ferguson signs agreement linking WA, CA and QC carbon markets
Washington’s cap-and-invest market goes international

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Washington is bolstering and broadening our climate pollution-reduction program by officially linking with Québec and California. These three governments show what’s possible in coordinated efforts to fight climate change.

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Oregon groups move to intervene in lawsuit to defend the Climate Protection Program against oil and gas industry attack

by Ally Harris on

[PRESS RELEASE] A group of environmental, climate, and business organizations intervened in the Oregon Court of Appeals to defend the state’s Climate Protection Program (CPP) against challenges from the oil and gas industry.

Vote NO on I-2066
Energy affordability and clean air on the line

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WA Supreme Court to soon decide fate of I-2066

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Effective climate policy can lower costs and deliver real benefits

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As legislators prepare to address major revenue shortfalls, the CCA provides critical, protected, and steady, protected funding to advance climate progress.

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Oregon Lawmakers Pass Transportation Funding Stopgap, Leaving Critical Investments in Safety and Climate for Another Session

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Oregon lawmakers approved a transportation funding stopgap in the special session that ended Monday.

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Washington’s Climate Commitment Act a Critical Buffer Against Federal Blows to Climate and Clean Energy Funding

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CCA dollars continue rolling out for clean energy projects that benefit Washington residents statewide.

This is Oregon lawmakers' final chance to step up

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Will legislators ensure that Oregonians are safe from rapidly rising temperatures and skyrocketing utility prices?

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Washington’s Climate Commitment Act Brings Needed Stability Amidst Federal Withdrawal on Climate and Clean Energy Investments

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The second allowance auction of 2025 raised over $321 million for Washington state climate and clean energy investments- and projects are rolling out all over the state.

Drivers' access to national EV charging network threatened by rogue Trump action

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Nonprofits sue Trump administration over illegal freeze of billions for EV charging. Plaintiffs include Climate Solutions, the Sierra Club, Earthjustice, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Southern Environmental Law Center and others.

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