/tags/green-energy green energy en-US Copyright Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:39:35 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-03-18/state-grant-could-revitalize-humboldt-bay-with-wind-energy With one of the best wind resources in the world just offshore, Humboldt Bay hopes to transform the region into a renewable energy production hub. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:39:35 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2022-03-18/state-grant-could-revitalize-humboldt-bay-with-wind-energy Roman Battaglia /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-11-29/gardeners-say-californias-subsidy-to-phase-out-gas-powered-tools-wont-cut-it California will ban most new gas-powered lawn equipment starting in 2024, but landscapers and gardeners warn the transition will cost them money and jobs. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 14:25:11 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-11-29/gardeners-say-californias-subsidy-to-phase-out-gas-powered-tools-wont-cut-it Jesse Bedayn/Cal Matters /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-11-17/zero-emissions-truck-plan-gets-green-light-from-oregon-regulators The Oregon Environmental Quality Commission approved rules meant to reduce carbon emissions from heavy-duty trucks and buses, which account for 23% of Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions. Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:41:12 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-11-17/zero-emissions-truck-plan-gets-green-light-from-oregon-regulators Monica Samayoa, David Steves /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-11-06/greener-buildings-in-cascadia-well-need-to-spend-billions Programs across Cascadia to retrofit existing buildings for energy efficiency make a difference, but the results are probably too small and too slow. Sat, 06 Nov 2021 19:54:24 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-11-06/greener-buildings-in-cascadia-well-need-to-spend-billions Andrew Engleson /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-06-28/oregon-lawmakers-approve-ambitious-carbon-reduction-goals-for-state-energy-grid House Bill 2021 is the session's biggest environmental bill. It passes as Oregon braces for record temperatures. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:42:05 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-06-28/oregon-lawmakers-approve-ambitious-carbon-reduction-goals-for-state-energy-grid Dirk VanderHart /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-03-08/will-race-income-inequalities-trip-up-cascadias-fight-against-climate-change Communities of color, low-income people and other marginalized groups are disproportionately impacted by the effects of climate change, according to community activists across Cascadia. Tue, 09 Mar 2021 01:44:38 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-03-08/will-race-income-inequalities-trip-up-cascadias-fight-against-climate-change Iris Crawford /science-technology/2021-03-02/oregon-wave-energy-project-gets-federal-go-ahead Oregon State Univeristy plans to build a wave energy testing facility off Oregon's central coast. The project aims to speed up the development of new renewable energy technology. Wed, 03 Mar 2021 01:54:45 GMT /science-technology/2021-03-02/oregon-wave-energy-project-gets-federal-go-ahead Jes Burns /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-02-22/california-explores-plan-for-wind-energy-along-coast-to-combat-climate-change California has ambitious climate goals. For example, by 2045 all energy has to come from renewable sources. Now, the state wants to lean on an untapped resource: its windy coastline. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 13:50:06 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-02-22/california-explores-plan-for-wind-energy-along-coast-to-combat-climate-change Ezra David Romero /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-02-18/osu-led-wave-energy-project-moves-a-step-closer-to-construction The federal government has approved a lease for a wave energy test site in federal waters off the Oregon Coast. Fri, 19 Feb 2021 02:40:51 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-02-18/osu-led-wave-energy-project-moves-a-step-closer-to-construction Bradley W. Parks /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-02-05/after-climate-protection-drift-and-despair-a-blueprint-for-success-emerges-in-cascadia Washington State’s redoubled climate goals and fresh action plan revive hope to cut emissions. But ongoing fossil fuel development in BC could undercut Cascadia’s progress Sat, 06 Feb 2021 02:50:28 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2021-02-05/after-climate-protection-drift-and-despair-a-blueprint-for-success-emerges-in-cascadia Peter Fairley