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Powering up Oregon's EV adoption rates

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Ensuring that the future of Oregon’s transportation is electric—not burning fossil fuels—is critical for cleaning up our air and for achieving our…

2021: Action time for climate in the Oregon Legislature

by Meredith Connolly on

As the historic wildfires that devastated Oregon last September and the most recent ice storms make clear, climate chaos is here and harming Oregon’s…

New Moves for Climate Progress

by Jonathan Lawson on

This webinar focused on opportunities at the national, tribal and state levels in 2021. With Don Sampson (Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians),…

Transition 2021 off to a good start

by Jonathan Lawson on

"Federal climate action:" no longer an oxymoron

A climate protection plan that exempts gas power plants(?!)

by Zach Baker on

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has proposed exempting the state's fossil gas power plants from their Climate Protection Program…

Climate Leaders Live: Oregon's 2020 Energy Report

by Jonathan Lee on

Every two years, the Oregon Department of Energy releases its

Is Oregon's clean energy transition on track?

by Jonathan Lee on

Join our discussion exploring what powers our energy system today, where the trends are headed, and it all means for an energy-smart, climate-safe…

Oregon's Environmental Quality Commission chooses industry over communities to develop air pollution regulations

by Zach Baker on

The EQC has decided to stack the cap-and-reduce rulemaking advisory committee with fossil fuel and big business interests.

Here's your clean energy team for 2021

by Jonathan Lawson on

Biden's climate picks bring experience, grit and a focus on environmental justice. Plus: Who the gas industry is targeting now, and climate book…

Urge Multnomah County to build 100% clean energy-powered libraries

by Jonathan Lee on

Multnomah County voters recently approved $387 million in library construction bonds. Let's ensure this new building is 100% clean and fossil free.

Climate Leaders Live: What do the election results mean for climate action in Oregon?

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After you vote... join the Climate Solutions Oregon team for our take on general election results and what’s next for our statewide climate action…

Mayor Mark Gamba on Measure 26-218 and local climate action

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We recently interviewed Mark Gamba, Mayor of Milwaukie, Oregon, about the Let’s Get Moving 2020 ballot measure, the transportation improvements he’s…

Take the Climate Voter Pledge!

by Jonathan Lee on

One of the strongest ways to address the climate crisis head-on is with your vote.

For Fair and Honest Elections, vote YES on Measure 107

by Meredith Connolly on

Oregon’s lack of effective campaign finance limits allows corporations to buy massive influence while casting a dark shadow on state and local…

Better transit, safer streets, cleaner air for Portland: Vote YES on Measure 26-218

by Meredith Connolly and Victoria Paykar and Sara Wright on

Climate Solutions and Oregon Environmental Council proudly endorse Let’s Get Moving 2020. Don’t miss your chance to vote YES on Measure 26-218 at the…

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Voice Your Comments on NW Natural's Proposed Rate Increase

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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, this rate hike will increase energy burdens for already struggling Oregon families, worsen the climate crisis, and pollute the air we breathe.
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So much worse than we thought

In this week's ClimateCast: New research identifies hazards with home gas hookups, subsidies and technological advances are pushing EVs further toward ubiquity, and more climate and clean energy news of the moment
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