This work has never been more critical. The 2025 legislative session in Oregon presents a vital opportunity to secure needed investments and policies to achieve our climate goals, protect communities, cut costs for families, and grow Oregon’s economy.
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Few bright spots for climate in midterm election results
by Seth Zuckerman on
A few victories soften the blow of an otherwise painful midterm election, Oregon NGO cleanses its portfolio of fossil fuels, Brazil attracts…
Autumn action
by Bobby Hayden on
It’s been an eventful Fall already in the world of climate and clean energy, with more in store. Check out the latest news and upcoming events from…
Coal in the Northwest: let's keep winning this fight
by Beth Doglio on
There's no need for massive investments in coal export infrastructure; Let’s leave that in the past, build on recent victories, and …
Coal exports take a hit, solar microgrid rising
by Seth Zuckerman on
Vermont breaks ground on a solar-powered microgrid, Oregon rejects Ambre Energy's coal export plan, acidic ocean waters get attention coast to coast…
Homegrown solutions for our health, environment, and economy
by Bobby Hayden on
Oregon’s Clean Fuels Program is a great step forward. But oil companies are threatening the program’s very existence before it has a real chance to…
Renewables soak up more love in the heartland
by Seth Zuckerman on
In this week’s ClimateCast: Climate politics shifting in renewables’ favor; a climate denier changes his stripes; Gov. Kitzhaber…
Stand with Governor Kitzhaber on coal export
by Joëlle Robinson on
Recently, Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber stated that "It's time to say NO once and for all to coal exports." We couldn't agree more! …
Spring Forward
by Ann Gravatt on
This is the week of sleepy (read: grumpy) kids in my house, due to the return of daylight savings time. But even a household disrupted doesn’t…
On the Cutting Edge with Oregon Communities
by Eileen V. Quigley on
The New Energy Cities joined close to 200 Oregon mayors and city managers in Bend, OR on January 22, 2013 at the Oregon Governor’s Cutting Edge…
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