Ready? Go! A consequential season for climate action
It may sound like hyperbole, but the next six to nine months may be among the most consequential yet in the multi-decade global effort to address climate change.
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If passed by Washington voters this fall, Initiative 2117 would repeal the Climate Commitment Act, and erase funding for myriad clean energy projects, environmental justice initiatives, and good jobs. Further, the state would be blocked from any action on capping pollution and making polluters pay for their carbon pollution moving forward.
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Fire and Ice: How Oregon’s past year makes clear we need 100% clean electricity
Oregon continues to pump out more climate pollution every year, but we can pass 100% Clean right now to lay the foundation for a clean energy-based economy.
Powering up Oregon's EV adoption rates
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 state’s climate goals.
Sleuthing for truth during power outages
Photos of an ice-coated Texas wind turbine were weaponized as supposed "evidence" that renewables were to blame for widespread power outages.
2021: Action time for climate in the Oregon Legislature
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 communities and well-being now.
Oregon's Environmental Quality Commission chooses industry over communities to develop air pollution regulations
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
Biden's climate picks bring experience, grit and a focus on environmental justice. Plus: Who the gas industry is targeting now, and climate book recommendations for the holidays!
So that was the election. What now for climate?
The first in a series of articles on the election and what it means for climate action, especially in the Northwest.
The Election arrives, along with a climate clock countdown
Climate voters vote, with candidates' positions on climate and clean energy playing a significant role in many races.
Take the Climate Voter Pledge!
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
Oregon’s lack of effective campaign finance limits allows corporations to buy massive influence while casting a dark shadow on state and local politics. Time to lift the veil.
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