Climate Protection News
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August 19, 2019
Do everything
For any person or organization to try to “do something” about the climate crisis, the problem can feel overwhelmingly huge and complex.Everything we do tugs on something else, and the struggle to find the “right way” to make a ...more -
July 29, 2019
Youth activism brings the heat to climate policy
Oregon Environmental Council staff stood in awe this year as our own state’s youth organized thousands to rally at City Hall or schools in Portland, on Main Street at Heppner City, outside a federal courthouse in Eugene, at the steps of the Capitol in Salem as well as Bend, Corvallis, Albany and more.more -
July 23, 2019
2019 Legislative Wrap Up
Oregon’s 2019 legislative session proved to be the most divisive in recent memory, with a walkout by Senate Republicans preventing a vote on our major priority–Clean Energy Jobs. Despite this setback, Oregon Environmental Council made ...more -
July 1, 2019
For Us, Climate Action Never Dies
Oregon Environmental Council remains more determined than ever to work on behalf of children and families from all communities in Oregon who face an uncertain climate future.more -
June 18, 2019
Oregon House of Representatives’ adoption of HB 2020 sends legislation to Senate
OEC applauds the continued progress to climate history SALEM -- Oregon’s House of Representatives continued historic climate action Monday by approving HB 2020 under the eyes of thousands of grateful supporters and other states looking ...more -
June 13, 2019
Ways and Means members adopt HB 2020, moves forward historic climate action
Thousands of Oregonians, hundreds of businesses and dozens of statewide organizations have waited long enough, and Oregon Environmental Council applauds lawmakers for bringing HB 2020 to a vote in the House and Senate floors.more -
June 6, 2019
Oregon’s landmark climate bill moves toward Ways and Means, historic action
Natural Resources subcommittee OKs HB 2020 after amendment FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 5, 2019SALEM – Oregon’s continued response to climate disruption took its next step Wednesday evening, as dozens of statewide organizati...more -
May 26, 2019
Gov. Brown signs Oregon Environmental Protection Act
Oregon told the nation and the Trump Administration today that the state intends to keep environmental protections, not roll them back.Gov. Kate Brown signed into law the Oregon Environmental Protection Act, which ensures Oregoni...more -
May 18, 2019
Carbon reduction committee energizes the Clean Energy Jobs bill toward passage
Members approved HB 2020, bill moves to Ways and Means PORTLAND -- Members of the Joint Committee on Carbon Reduction approved the Clean Energy Jobs bill, HB 2020, Friday afternoon - signaling Oregon’s progress toward becoming the ...more -
May 15, 2019
Oregon Lawmakers Take Action Against White House Attacks on Environmental Policy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2019PORTLAND, OR - The Environmental Protection Act (HB 2250) has passed the Senate and is headed to the desk of Gov. Kate Brown. HB 2250 ensures that Oregon’s standards for clean air and clean water ...more -
May 14, 2019
U.S. Supreme Court passes on hearing oil industry challenge against Oregon’s clean-fuels momentum
Justices of the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear a 2015 lawsuit challenging Oregon’s authority to clean up its polluting fuels, like gasoline and diesel, by encouraging the use of better sources like electricity, sustainable biofuels and renewable diesel.more -
May 7, 2019
#CEJisREADY for final passage: Response to HB 2020's amendments
House Bill 2020 is fully developed and poised to make history in Oregon. This week’s release of the -84 amendments to HB 2020 brings impacted communities and individuals with climate and energy expertise to the table to help shape the program.more -
April 30, 2019
April’s Action Advances Awareness As All Await Amendments: 5 Things 2 Know - Climate Work
So let’s celebrate April while we look forward to May. As the public awaits the final round of amendments and further action on HB 2020, youth advocates and partners have amplified their voices at town halls, online forums, and at the Capital this month. more -
March 28, 2019
5 things 2 know about #CEJ: March edition
There will be a few dozen elderly Oregonians, several decades from now, who will tell their grandchildren about the great debate of 2019.more -
March 22, 2019
Enormous youth turnout reflects global movement to #ActOnClimate
Oregon proudly joined an unprecedented youth movement demanding lawmakers take climate change seriously.more
