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Coal phaseout continues; states on fire for climate action

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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

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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. 

Climate action in Oregon, and clean energy everywhere

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In this week's ClimateCast: An Oregon bill seeks to account for the true cost of climate pollution. Clean energy deployments are on the rise--but so…

Reducing Pollution, Investing in Solutions

by Mara Gross on

Clean energy, cost saving, job creating investments from the ten states that have already put a price on climate pollution

Time to make climate history in Oregon

by Meredith Connolly on

With the Clean Energy Jobs bill, we have a huge opportunity for Oregon to take a bold step in the fight against climate change. 

All Aboard! Accelerating TriMet’s transition to electric buses

by Meredith Connolly on

It’s time for Oregon’s largest transit agency to stop buying new diesel buses and make the switch to electric. 

States step up to fight climate challenges

by Devon Downeysmith on

Global temperatures aren't the only thing heating up--states and cities are showing an appetite this year for strong climate policy. We've got the…

Oregon legislators release Clean Energy Jobs bill

by Mara Gross on

This February, the Oregon legislature has the chance for a major climate win by passing the Clean Energy Jobs bill, which puts a limit and price…

Let’s make 2018 the year of clean energy in Oregon

by Meredith Connolly on

As 2018 kicks off, we’re already running full steam ahead toward passing the Clean Energy Jobs bill and other strategies for…

2017: The highlights were pretty bright

by Gregg Small on

Yes, 2017 was an awful year in many ways. But it was also a year of transition for climate action. We and many others affirmed our ability…

Oregon Governor takes significant step to reduce climate pollution from buildings

by David Van't Hof on

Oregon Governor Brown's recent executive order calls for energy efficient design in new buildings that will save people money on utility bills and…

With EV car share, driving clean is convenient and affordable

by Jair Lazaro on

One family's experience with Portland's innovative EV car-sharing program.

Mainstreaming climate risk... and clean energy opportunity

by Gregg Small on

Our annual dinner with Kate Gordon in Portland this week laid the groundwork for a season of effective climate action in Oregon and Washington. 

New Coalition Formed to Advance Zero Energy Buildings in Oregon

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Oregon Governor Brown issued executive orders advancing energy efficiency and electric vehicles, and a new coalition announced its formation to…

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