Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden are calling for stronger carbon pollution reduction targets in the Clean Power Plan.

Clean energy sector employs more Californians than film, radio and TV; Hawaiian utility bought out by nation’s largest windpower firm; wrangling continues at Lima climate talks; and more stories of the week in clean energy.

Almost happy hour on the west coast. Actually anytime you find yourself reading this it’s five o’clock somewhere. So raise your glass, because it’s time to salute the climate solutions brewing in one of Oregon’s signature industries.

Renewables now Scotland’s top source of power, fossil fuels ‘grassroots’ groups unmasked as Astroturf, shareholders demand Exxon boost dividends and cut exploration, and more news of the week in clean energy solutions.

Oregonians across the state agree: we want clean energy. It’s time to give Oregonians the energy we want.

Climate issues are playing a role in elections in Florida and Michigan, Oregon solar panel factory announces expansion, banks shun Australian coal project, and more stories of the week in clean energy solutions.

Solar deals multiply, China’s coal consumption declines, carbon prices can include a mix of capping and taxing, and other stories of the week in clean energy solutions. 

Aggressive city action can reduce global carbon emissions at least 10% by 2030, according to a C40 report at the UN Climate Summit. Across the US, we see examples of cities that are investing in clean energy and carbon reduction solutions.