Clean energy advocates in the United States have added another win to their recent string of victories on Thursday, as Portland, Oregon became the first city in the U.S. to ban all new oil, coal, or natural gas export infrastructure. “We need to take more action to address climate disruption,” city Commissioner Amanda Fritz said about the decision. “We need to push for phasing out fossil fuels sooner rather than later. All responsible politicians and…
Portland bans new oil, coal, and gas projects
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