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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Oregon's curvy road toward clean energy
by Kristen Sheeran on
The 2015 Oregon legislative session concluded last week, and the outcomes for climate were decidedly mixed. With a clear win on clean fuels, there…
400 Oregon businesses call for clean energy and climate protection
by Northwest Business for Climate Action on
Oregon businesses are responding in ever-increasing numbers to the threat of global warming, and the ways climate change is harming our…
Green investment surging; rethinking weatherization
by Seth Zuckerman on
Oil drilling suspended in Canadian Arctic, clean fuel rule survives challenge in Oregon, New York State sets higher climate targets, and…
Backroom deal doesn’t compare with clean fuels program
by Kristen Sheeran on
The oil industry wants to protect their monopoly, and wash their hands of responsiblity for cleaning our air and protecting the climate. That's what'…
Oregon businesses: climate progress is in your hands
by Carrie Hearne on
With Oregon legislators threatening to repeal the state's recently-enacted Clean Fuels program, and with no other signs of climate policy…
Defend clean fuels in Oregon!
by Kristen Sheeran on
You know you’re doing something right when Big Oil is working this hard to stop you.
Keep the wheels turning for Oregon’s clean economy
by Lisa Adatto on
On February 2, the first day of the Oregon Legislature, the Senate Environment & Natural Resources committee will
Super session in Salem starts today
by Kristen Sheeran on
Working together, we can make sure Oregon seizes the day. Here’s a rundown of several priorities and upcoming events in 2015.
Oregon Conservation Network Lobby Day
by Bobby Hayden on
About OCN The Oregon Conservation Network (OCN) is coordinated by OLCV's Education Fund. 
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…
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