/tags/climate-action Climate action en-US Copyright Fri, 23 May 2025 22:25:45 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-23/oregon-officially-reopens-popular-ev-rebate-program Oregonians looking to purchase or lease an electric vehicle can now apply for some cash back, as the state reopens its popular rebate program this week. Fri, 23 May 2025 22:25:45 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-23/oregon-officially-reopens-popular-ev-rebate-program Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-13/higher-prices-rolling-blackouts-the-northwest-is-bracing-for-the-effects-of-a-lagging-green-energy-push Oregon and Washington are nowhere near achieving their clean energy goals. The dramatic consequences are already being felt. Tue, 13 May 2025 22:50:58 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-13/higher-prices-rolling-blackouts-the-northwest-is-bracing-for-the-effects-of-a-lagging-green-energy-push Tony Schick , Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-12/how-the-pacific-northwests-dream-of-green-energy-fell-apart Oregon and Washington passed aggressive goals to decarbonize their power supply but left it to the Bonneville Power Administration to build the transmission lines needed for wind and solar. The agency hasn’t delivered. Mon, 12 May 2025 23:22:45 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-12/how-the-pacific-northwests-dream-of-green-energy-fell-apart Tony Schick , Monica Samayoa /law-and-justice/2025-05-09/oregon-joins-suit-against-federal-transportation-agencies-for-withholding-ev-charger-funding Oregon is kept from millions promised by the U.S. Department of Transportation to get more electric vehicle chargers installed statewide. Fri, 09 May 2025 13:51:28 GMT /law-and-justice/2025-05-09/oregon-joins-suit-against-federal-transportation-agencies-for-withholding-ev-charger-funding Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-05/west-coast-states-join-14-others-to-sue-trump-administration-for-blocking-development-of-wind-energy A coalition of state attorneys general, including those from Oregon and California, filed a lawsuit Monday against President Donald Trump’s attempt to stop the development of wind energy. Mon, 05 May 2025 22:34:46 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-05/west-coast-states-join-14-others-to-sue-trump-administration-for-blocking-development-of-wind-energy Jennifer McDermott /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-01/state-to-offer-rebates-on-electric-vehicle-purchases-again Oregonians hoping to buy an electric vehicle this spring could get thousands of dollars from the state to help pay for it. Thu, 01 May 2025 22:33:55 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-05-01/state-to-offer-rebates-on-electric-vehicle-purchases-again Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-26/oregon-is-getting-hotter-this-state-program-is-helping-thousands-of-renters-stay-cool Environmental and climate groups are asking lawmakers to again fund heat pump rebates for rental housing. Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:03:28 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-26/oregon-is-getting-hotter-this-state-program-is-helping-thousands-of-renters-stay-cool Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-15/with-federal-ev-support-uncertain-oregon-lawmakers-consider-revamping-the-states-popular-rebate-to-prioritize-lower-income-buyers Environmental and climate advocates are looking to revamp the state’s popular electric vehicle rebate program by lowering the rebate amount and allowing only qualified low-income residents to participate. But some say these changes could impact overall EV sales throughout the state. Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:42:50 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-15/with-federal-ev-support-uncertain-oregon-lawmakers-consider-revamping-the-states-popular-rebate-to-prioritize-lower-income-buyers Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-11/west-coast-governors-we-will-defend-our-climate-policies-against-trump-attack After dismantling most federal action on the global climate, the Trump administration now aims to attack state and local policies that fight climate change as well. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:46:32 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-11/west-coast-governors-we-will-defend-our-climate-policies-against-trump-attack John Ryan /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-10/trump-targets-california-climate-laws-in-new-executive-order Trump ordered his attorney general to move against state climate programs that clash with his energy agenda. Legal experts say his claims about the laws being unconstitutional are an overreach. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:00:42 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-04-10/trump-targets-california-climate-laws-in-new-executive-order Alejandro Lazo