We’ve endured hot summers and threats of wildfires not far from our doorsteps in 2017. Let’s let our legislators know during this upcoming session they have the power to lead the nation with innovative programs that will mitigate rising temperatures and extreme weather patterns.
Oregon Environmental Council, Renew Oregon and other partners are hosting a Clean Energy Jobs Lobby Day on Feb. 12, where you can speak with your representative and senator about climate change. Now’s a critical time to encourage our state leaders to adopt theClean Energy Jobsbill, a decade-long effort to protect our lands and invest in clean technology.
At a glance: Time – Check in at 9 a.m. Day ends around 4:30 p.m. When – Feb. 12, 2018 Where – Begin at the second floor of the Micah Building at 680 State St. in Salem.
Oregon Environmental Council applauds the Clean Energy Jobs bill released by the Gov. Kate Brown and legislative leaders this week.
“We deeply appreciate the hard work that has gone into the Clean Energy Jobs bill and look forward to working with state
2018 may go down in history as a hallmark year for climate action, but it’s not the only excitement in the air. In fact, the air itself is an exciting topic. Oregon legislators are considering ways to control diesel pollution and toxic air pollution from industry. In case you missed it, here are highlights from hearings in Salem this month:
Antonio and Cassie, both high school students in Salem, testified about their concerns over diesel pollution and support for
SALEM — This afternoon, the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources and House Committee on Energy and Environment voted in favor of the Clean Energy Jobs bill, SB 1507/HB 4001. The Clean Energy Jobs bill limits climate pollution from the state’s biggest emitters, creates a flexible market-based strategy to enforce the limit, and invests the proceeds in renewable energy and energy-saving strategies for businesses and individuals in rural and urban communities across O
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More than 500 Oregonians from all over the state made it on Monday for an invigorating day of lobbying on behalf of the Clean Energy Jobs bill. People of all ages and different creeds met with their elected representatives and senators to advocate for our
PORTLAND – New details of the Clean Energy Jobs bill show the culmination of meaningful and open discussion with Oregon’s stakeholders, who stand to benefit from thousands of new jobs and millions of dollars invested in communities impacted by climate change.
Guest blog by Reverend Vern Groves As I listened to our president announce his intention to withdraw our nation from the Paris Climate Accord, these three words came to mind: “God help us!” I guess they were a combination of swear words and prayer. As I’ve reflected on this I’m reminded of a modern day parable that goes something like this:
A man heads to the roof of his house when faced with rising flood waters and waits for God to
Oregon must lead on climate – now more than ever. Our state has the opportunity to achieve a major climate victory by passing Senate Bill 557, the Clean Energy Jobs bill. SB 557 would:Cap: pollution Price: greenhouse gas emissions under the cap Invest: in Oregon’s clean energy economy and local communities, adding more than $700 million/year.On Wednesday, April 12, Oregon
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