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Success! TriMet buses going 100% diesel-free

by Meredith Connolly on

The Portland region's largest transit agency has committed to transitioning to a 100% clean, diesel-free bus fleet over the next two…

Oregon regulators recommend strategies to decarbonize electricity

by Zach Baker on

Oregon Public Utility Commission recommends changes for the electricity sector to better address climate change and equity

Is there a path out of this?

by Gregg Small on

As the season shifts, so does our determination to fight—and win—on climate and clean energy.

Decision coming soon! Tell TriMet you want clean electric buses

by Meredith Connolly on

TriMet is at a critical decision point on the path to zero emission electric buses, and wants to hear from you.

Legal Victory Preserves Momentum on Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program

by Mara Gross on

9th Circuit upholds lower court ruling, dismissing oil industry challenge to Oregon's low carbon fuel standard

Milwaukie City Council tells TriMet: time to embrace zero emission buses

by Zach Baker on

Milwaukie, OR has joined with Portland and Multnomah County, calling for transit agency TriMet to kick diesel and rapidly electrify their…

One Year Later: Portland and Multnomah Co.'s 100% Clean Energy Resolutions

by Zach Baker on

From accelerating the transition of Oregon’s most populous city and county to clean energy, to inspiring other jurisdictions to pass their…

What’s new in Oregon: Pricing pollution, electrifying transit, and more

by Meredith Connolly on

Spring is in the air, and climate action is on the move in Oregon. 

Tell TriMet: Time to expand and electrify transit

by Meredith Connolly on

If you live in the greater Portland area, your voice is needed to tell TriMet that you support frequent, affordable, zero emission transit…

Buses drive into the future with electric fleets

by Devon Downeysmith on

The transportation sector's immense contribution to global warming makes it a very important place to reduce emissions. That and more new climate and…

2018 Oregon Legislative Roundup

by Meredith Connolly on

While the Oregon legislature didn’t pass the Clean Energy Jobs bill this year, we are incredibly well-positioned to pass the policy to reduce climate…

Rural Oregon transit agency drives toward electric buses

by Alison Wiley on

A southern Oregon transit leader shares what it takes to for his rural community to make the switch to electric buses. 

Coal phaseout continues; states on fire for climate action

by Devon Downeysmith on

US support increases for phasing out coal; some utilities show a greater taste for renewables, and more in this week's ClimateCast.

Oregon Is One Step Closer To Passing Historic Climate Legislation

by Mara Gross on

Press Release: Oregon's Clean Energy Jobs Bill passed out of House and Senate committees

One step closer to limiting climate pollution in Oregon

by Meredith Connolly on

On Oregon's birthday, State House and Senate Committees both advance the Clean Energy Jobs bill. 

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Mayor Mark Gamba on Measure 26-218 and local climate action

Submitted by Jonathan Lee on

We recently interviewed Mark Gamba, Mayor of Milwaukie, Oregon, about the Let’s Get Moving 2020 ballot measure, the transportation improvements he’s most excited about, and the growth opportunities for our region in the decades to come.
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