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!
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.
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.
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.
Despite support of business leaders, health, faith, labor, equity, and environmental groups, clean energy polices stall out
Oil drilling suspended in Canadian Arctic, clean fuel rule survives challenge in Oregon, New York State sets higher climate targets, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions
Yesterday's agreement on Washington's transportation budget allowed a "poison pill" to stand, pitting transit funding against a clean fuels standard. This is a win for the oil industry, not Washington values. Public transit funding shouldn’t be held hostage against clean air.
Undue influence from the oil industry is putting Washington’s health, climate, safety, and communities at risk. A diverse coalition is asking the State Legislature to stand up against the pressure.
This weekend will mark the second anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic oil train disaster in Quebec —a derailment and explosion that killed 47 people on July 5, 2013. Let's make sure that no more communities have to experience such devastation.
City leaders across the United States see that energy efficiency means not only carbon reduction but also good government and sound economic policy
