Oregon Rejects Critical Permit for Morrow Pacific Coal Export Proposal
A landmark climate victory: Oregon DSL's decision deals a heavy blow to coal export proposals in the Northwest.
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This is What Climate Leadership Looks Like
It's worth celebrating that county and city leaders in the Northwest are up to the task of climate leadership.
Smart Grid Northwest - WA Launch Event
Keynote: Michael Atkinson, President, North America at Alstom Grid
The event will start with a chance for networking and reconnecting with energy and smart grid leaders from across WA and the NW. Smart Grid Northwest’s Executive Director, Bryce Yonker will introduce Alstom Grid North America’s President and CEO, Michael Atkinson. Michael will discuss the future of grid intelligence, what’s driving smart grid innovation, what Alstom is doing across the Northwest, and share Alstom’s story. Michael will field Q&A after his remarks.
The Electric Vehicle Imperative for Cities
When smart policy meets public demand, EV programs can help cities drive quietly into a low-carbon future.
Clean Water or Dirty Coal? Help Oregon decide
Tell Oregon's Department of Environmental Quality to protect the Columbia River from dirty coal!
No more postponements: Just say no to Oregon coal export
Another decision point is coming on the proposed Morrow Pacific rail-to-barge coal export project on the Columbia River. We need to remind Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber that we the people oppose expanding coal export in the Northwest.
Community control good for carbon storage
California flooded with proposals for grid storage; narrow escape from oil-spill disaster in Seattle; climate change impacts our mental health; and much more.
Take it to the limit
Yesterday, Kristin Eberhard of betterquest.org and Sightline published “There’s Plenty of Room at Hotel California” – a fantastic how-to for Oregon and Washington decision-makers looking to link with other states on pricing and limiting climate pollution. It’s a great read, and rather than challenge the cloying Eagles reference in the title, I decided to extend the trend.
Our corner of the country is on fire
Nearly unprecedented wildfires are raging across parts of Washington and Oregon, and have devastated the community of Pateros, WA. Here's how you can help.
Sunnyside Up
In a community at the crossroads of our energy future, a growing solar company is making the clean economy real.