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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How the West is One
by Jonathan Lee on
The US West leads the way on electric vehicles and clean tech, more details about the landmark federal climate bill, melting roads, and NW Natural…
No time to burn: let's keep the future of gas short in Oregon
by Nora Apter and Greer Ryan on
Fossil "natural" gas is far from being the safe, clean product that gas and fossil fuel companies claim.
Tell Oregon regulators: we want clean and safe buildings in our future
by Greer Ryan on
Together we can let the Public Utility Commissioners know that there is NO FUTURE for methane gas in Oregon.
We've got a new plan.
by Gregg Small on
Climate Solutions' strategic priorities for the next four years.
What does equitable internet access have to do with climate?
by Jonathan Lee on
Bridging the digital divide, EVs keep accelerating, fossil fuel dirty deeds, and spreading climate hope.
The role of renewable diesel in Oregon's climate plans
by Victoria Paykar on
While we are putting all our efforts into transitioning our transportation sector to be made up of 100% zero-emission vehicles powered by renewable…
Why Oregon’s climate progress is good, but still not enough
by Jonathan Lee on
If you’re like me, you’ve seen a LOT of studies released about the increasingly dire state of our climate, what’s to come if we do not cut pollution…
Corvallis Moving to Pollution Free Buildings
by Jonathan Lee on
Heating and powering our homes and businesses generates a significant amount of pollution contributing to global warm
Voice Your Comments on NW Natural's Proposed Rate Increase
by Greer Ryan on
NW Natural—Oregon's largest fossil fuel utility—wants to raise gas prices by nearly 12 percent. By supporting further growth of the gas industry,…
Clean energy. Fossil-fueled crisis. Tipping points are here
by Jonathan Lawson on
In this week's ClimateCast: clean energy results from the Oregon and Washington legislatures; fossil fuels and the Ukraine humanitarian crisis; and…
Two years ago today: One of biggest climate wins in Oregon history
by Meredith Connolly on
Today is a significant milestone for Oregon’s climate progress, but it requires a little time traveling to the cusp o
Recapping Oregon's 2022 Legislative Session
by Meredith Connolly on
This session, the legislature provided historic levels of investments in clean energy solutions and electric vehicles, as well as significant…
Portland Public Schools enacts comprehensive climate crisis policy
by Greer Ryan on
The Portland Public Schools (PPS) Board of Directors voted this week to approve a comprehensive climate crisis response policy! Let's send them a big…
Oregon Legislators commit to funding major climate action and resilience priorities
by Jonathan Lee on
Thanks to robust advocacy efforts from climate, environmental, and community groups, legislators have passed an ambitious Climate Resilience Budget,…
"A Brief and rapidly closing window"
by Jonathan Lawson on
In this week's ClimateCast: a grim new report from the IPCC; a fossil-fueled war in Ukraine; underwhelming action from the federal government, and…
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