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This is Oregon lawmakers’ final chance to step up
Oregon Lawmakers released their final budget bill today and have come up short in addressing the pressing need for more resilience against climate-fueled disasters and a transition to clean energy that community members demanded this year. “The lack of action is difficult to...
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Our communities deserve a climate future, tell lawmakers to act now
Oregon’s legislative session is almost over, and lawmakers have only passed one of nine critical bills in the Energy Affordability and Resilience Package....
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Remember when NWN was secretly piping hydrogen gas into Portland homes?...
One year after communities discovered that NW Natural had been quietly blending hydrogen into their gas system, baseline transparency and oversight standards are...
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Washington’s Climate Commitment Act Brings Needed Stability Amidst Federal Withdrawal on...
Seattle, WA—As the other Washington continues to deliberate the future of the Inflation Reduction Act, Washington state’s Climate Commitment Act continues to bring...
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When OR lawmakers dream about transportation, what do they see?
After months of collective advocacy and engagement—and just 20 days remaining in session—the Legislature released its long-awaited Transportation Reinvestment Package. Here’s the download...
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Clean Air Shouldn’t Be Optional: Climate Investments should be in the...
Everyday necessities shouldn’t come with everyday pollution. Yet the goods and resources we rely on are delivered by a freight system powered largely...
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Calling In: Tell Oregon lawmakers to invest in our transportation future...
Brett is our Transportation Policy Director in Oregon. He collaborates with state and local governments, advocacy groups, and private sector partners to align funding,...
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