/tags/climate-action climate action en-US Copyright Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:58:58 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-28/in-nationwide-first-california-plans-to-rev-up-sales-of-electric-motorcycles Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren’t ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:58:58 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-28/in-nationwide-first-california-plans-to-rev-up-sales-of-electric-motorcycles Alejandra Reyes-Velarde /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-25/californias-plan-to-overhaul-a-key-climate-program-and-raise-the-cost-of-gas-ignites-debate The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:44:41 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-25/californias-plan-to-overhaul-a-key-climate-program-and-raise-the-cost-of-gas-ignites-debate Alejandro Lazo /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-08/carbon-dioxide-pollution-in-the-west-could-drop-with-expansion-of-electrical-grid-report-says A dozen projects slated to be built in the next five years could encourage more renewable energy development and lower costs, according to a report. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 13:41:37 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-08/carbon-dioxide-pollution-in-the-west-could-drop-with-expansion-of-electrical-grid-report-says Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-27/oregons-offshore-wind-lease-sale-canceled-as-bidders-back-out-governor-raises-concerns On Friday, the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said it was delaying the upcoming Oregon lease sale due to lack of interest. Fri, 27 Sep 2024 23:22:17 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-27/oregons-offshore-wind-lease-sale-canceled-as-bidders-back-out-governor-raises-concerns Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-26/as-southern-oregon-opposition-to-offshore-wind-mounts-energy-developers-opt-not-to-bid At least one company is no longer interested in bidding on a chance to develop a floating offshore wind project off the Southern Oregon coast, and others may also have backed out. Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:46:26 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-26/as-southern-oregon-opposition-to-offshore-wind-mounts-energy-developers-opt-not-to-bid Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-20/plan-would-make-1-million-acres-of-federal-land-in-oregon-available-for-solar-energy-projects More than 1 million acres of federal land in central and southern Oregon could soon be leased for solar energy projects. Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:33:46 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-20/plan-would-make-1-million-acres-of-federal-land-in-oregon-available-for-solar-energy-projects Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-17/southern-oregon-tribes-sue-feds-over-offshore-wind-energy-plans Leaders of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians said they will drop their lawsuit if the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management delays its October auction for developers. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:38:41 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-17/southern-oregon-tribes-sue-feds-over-offshore-wind-energy-plans Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-14/as-northwest-homes-and-businesses-get-more-energy-efficient-thats-helping-the-power-grid-report-finds Energy efficient upgrades are playing a critical role in keeping the Northwest’s power grid balanced, according to an analysis by the Northwest Power and Conservation Council. Sat, 14 Sep 2024 14:36:44 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-09-14/as-northwest-homes-and-businesses-get-more-energy-efficient-thats-helping-the-power-grid-report-finds Monica Samayoa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-30/feds-will-auction-two-wind-energy-sites-off-southern-oregon-coast-in-october The announcement follows a federal environmental assessment that found the sites would not pose a threat. Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:25:07 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-30/feds-will-auction-two-wind-energy-sites-off-southern-oregon-coast-in-october Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-29/feds-giving-west-coast-states-100-million-to-create-zero-emission-truck-fueling-network Oregon, California and Washington are getting a major boost from the federal government to advance the shipment of goods by zero-emission trucks on Interstate 5. Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:43:59 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-29/feds-giving-west-coast-states-100-million-to-create-zero-emission-truck-fueling-network Alex Baumhardt