Climate Protection News
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October 21, 2020
The single most important action you can take to protect Oregon’s climate, future
We need to elect pro-climate officials at every level to protect our environment and ensure a stable climate for future generations In a matter of days, tens of thousands of Oregonians were put under evacuation orders, thousands of ...more -
October 1, 2020
Building Back Better: What a Green Stimulus Could Look Like for Oregon
So what does building back better look like?more -
September 10, 2020
Climate Change, Economic Justice and Wildfires Collide
The West Continues to Burn Amidst a Pandemic and Heatwave The current wildfire situation is changing so fast in Oregon, that I have updated this blog no less than four times. Wildfires continue to wreak havoc and destruction across the ...more -
August 6, 2020
Strengthening clean fuels and expanding transportation electrification in Oregon
Oregon moves forward with its effort to expand its Clean Fuels Program credits, advance emissions-free transportation electrification Oregon is building on its strong leadership to reduce climate pollution from transportation fuels, as ...more -
August 6, 2020
Tell Oregon Department of Transportation How You Want Funds Allocated
We need to see ODOT prioritize climate and equity in its investments. The year 2027 may seem far off now, but the Oregon Department of Transportation is making policy decisions now about how it will spend its money then. We can influence ...more -
July 2, 2020
Capping climate emissions in Oregon: status update
Oregon moves forward with its plan to cap and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to support climate goals The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today submitted a final report on its plan to transition Oregon to a cleaner ...more -
June 26, 2020
How energy efficient are your computers, appliances?
Energy efficient appliances can save consumers money and help Oregon meet its climate goals.more -
June 13, 2020
Shifting gears: ODOT seeks input after release of climate change plans and policies
Big things are afoot in Oregon’s transportation system. But changing how we do things is hard. If we don't intervene, we risk spending too much money on the wrong transportation projects, climate pollution worsens, and people's needs ...more -
May 29, 2020
OCAP reaches 1st major milestone; agencies file plans for climate action
Climate action moves forward in Oregon as agencies outline next steps on Governor Brown’s executive order.more -
April 30, 2020
Giving Tuesday and $25K Challenge Match
Oregon Environmental Council has relied on the generosity and investment of our members for over 50 years. With you by our side, we’ve made significant progress supporting a healthy and resilient environment through passage of the bottle ...more -
April 3, 2020
Oregon Climate Action Plan gives the good news we all need
With the world as we know it seemingly crashing down around us, it’s not difficult to become completely bogged down with bad news, but that’s even more reason to try to focus on the positive.more -
April 2, 2020
A bailout for transit? Here’s why it’s a good idea
At this moment, when all our communities are struggling to find a way forward in a pandemic response with uncertain timelines and unknown consequences, you might wonder why it’s worth worrying about public transportation.more -
March 17, 2020
Promise kept: Gov. Brown makes climate action happen in 2020
Surrounded by young people, Governor Kate Brown put in motion a comprehensive set of climate programs through an executive order, which would not have come without countless hours and passionate advocacy by coalition volunteers and partners.more -
March 10, 2020
Governor Brown Signs Executive Order to Combat Climate Change in Oregon
Executive Order Reaffirms Oregon's Commitment to Reducing Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Supporting the Expansion of a Clean Energy Economy Governor Kate Brown has issued an Executive Order solidifying Oregon’s commitment to ...more -
March 10, 2020
Oregon’s Clean Fuels program gets a major boost in 2020
Oregon’s Clean Fuels program will be extended and be strengthened, which will make it one of the country’s shining examples of successful climate policy.more
