Politics Oregon Senate passes ban of foam containers for prepared food The Oregon Senate on Monday passed a bill that would ban prepared food venders from using foam containers, which take centuries to decompose.
Solutions States test an electrifying idea: roads that can recharge your electric vehicle A new technology that would allow electric vehicles to charge while driving on roads could help trucks transition to zero emissions.
Politics Oregon lawmakers, climate advocates push for environmentally friendly buildings Oregon lawmakers and climate advocates are pushing for legislative action to build more efficient homes and office buildings.
Politics Ethanol touted at U.S. Senate hearing for possible national clean fuels standard A clean transportation fuel standard should allow for biofuels and other non-electric-vehicle solutions, experts told U.S. senators.
Politics 2022 brought Oregon less wildfire, more drought and major clean energy investments Federal and state funding this year helped to promote electric vehicles, renewable energy projects and environmental protections. 2022 was also a year with fewer extreme weather events in Oregon than previous years.
Top Story To combat climate change, Oregon bans sale of new, 100% gasoline-powered cars by 2035 Following California’s lead, Oregon’s Environmental Quality Commission voted to end the sale of new fully gas-powered vehicles in 2035.
Solutions Jessica Nischik-Long: Clean Fuels Program cuts pollution, invests in health Oregon should expand its carbon intensity reduction targets to invest in a healthier, more resilient future.
