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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Urge Portland Public Schools to enact a climate crisis response policy
by Greer Ryan on
Portland Public Schools is poised to demonstrate leadership in addressing the climate crisis in the classroom, with the community, and within their…
Sprint with us toward climate action
by Meredith Connolly on
Oregon's legislators heard your calls to address climate pollution from buildings—but it’s taking a new form. Also, don't miss updates on our…
So much worse than we thought
by Jonathan Lawson on
In this week's ClimateCast: New research identifies hazards with home gas hookups, subsidies and technological advances are pushing EVs further…
What's ahead for climate action in Salem?
by Meredith Connolly on
No corner of our state was left untouched by climate-fueled storms and harms last year.
How we build has major climate impacts
by Meredith Connolly on
Numerous Oregon cities from Bend to Beaverton want to require stronger energy efficiency building standards, but Oregon’s existing state policies are…
Transforming our Transportation: Pathways to Cut Pollution
by Leah Missik on
Transportation is the largest source of our climate pollution in the Pacific Northwest. With new research, Climate Solutions has evaluated options to…
It's time to double down
by Kara Harvin on
Climate Solutions’ 350 Club members are an integral part of our organization and your help is needed to propel the transition to our clean energy…
Oregon's EQC votes to approve Climate Protection Program
by Meredith Connolly on
Earlier today, Oregon's Environmental Quality Commission just approved new rules that will help hold Oregon's industrial polluters accountable.
Oregon’s “Future of Gas” Process: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
by Greer Ryan on
Oregon PUC regulators are tasked with figuring out how to protect customers and reduce risk, while gas utilities grapple with how to meet climate…
The good, the bad, and the necessary next steps
by Jonathan Lee on
Harrowing floods in the PNW, a wrap-up of the COP26 conference, and some federal progress on climate.
VICTORY! Oregon accelerates toward clean truck leadership
by Victoria Paykar on
Earlier today, Oregon's Environmental Quality Commission voted to pass the Clean Truck Rules that will help us transition to zero emission trucks and…
Oregon is poised to become a clean truck leader
by Victoria Paykar on
On November 17th, the Oregon Environmental Quality Commission will vote on whether to adopt Clean Truck Rules that have the tremendous opportunity to…
TriMet is on the road to clean and climate-friendly public transportation
by Jonathan Lee on
Oregon’s largest public transit agency has committed to fueling its existing fleet of transit vehicles with renewable diesel, as part of its…
Turns out it’s a bad idea to burn fossil fuels inside our buildings too
by Greer Ryan on
As heat rises, fossil fuel pollution from Oregon’s buildings looms large.
Creating a Wave--the Pacific Northwest Says Yes to 100% Clean Electricity
by Kimberly Larson on
Our latest Climate Leaders Live webinar celebrated the Pacific Northwest as the first region to commit to 100% clean energy.
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