Oregon state lawmakers are considering a bill that would make the largest fossil fuel companies pay “their fair share” of damages to the state for emissions driving climate change.

The state built a clean grid. Now lawmakers are eyeing opening its market to states that rely on coal. Critics say it’s a ...

Science & Environment Oregon senators kill proposal to make fossil fuels industry pay for climate-change driven disasters By Alex Baumhardt (Oregon Capital Chronicle) April 11, 2025 2:31 p.m.

Environment Oregon treasury secretary opposes bill to pause PERS investments in private fossil fuel funds Updated: Mar. 20, 2025, 12:55 p.m. | Published: Mar. 20, 2025, 12:54 p.m.

Science & Environment Hundreds support pausing Oregon’s investment in private fossil fuel holdings, but Treasury opposed By Alex Baumhardt (Oregon Capital Chronicle) March 21, 2025 6 a.m.

However, a wave of other mainly Democratic jurisdictions across the country, such as in Oregon, Colorado and Washington, are still attempting to go after fossil fuel companies, something consumer ...

In the suit, 15 Democratic states called Trump’s declaration illegal and said federal agencies were rushing permits for fossil fuel projects under false pretenses. By Karen Zraick Fifteen states ...