Climate Protection News
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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 -
February 19, 2019
5 things to know about Clean Energy Jobs in 2019 (Updated)
As Oregonians get energized for clean energy legislation, we’re asking you to contact your legislators (more info below) to urge support for passing the Clean Energy Jobs.more -
February 14, 2019
Another massive, energetic turnout for Clean Energy Jobs
More than 600 Oregonians, from all 30 Senate districts, gathered on Feb. 6, 2019 at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem in support of the Clean Energy Jobs bill (HB 2020).more -
February 1, 2019
CLEAN ENERGY JOBS BILL SHOWS GOOD PROGRESS TOWARD HISTORIC ACTION
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 ...more -
December 20, 2018
22 milestones for Oregon in 2018
Oregon Environmental Council has a bold agenda for 2019, but before we jump ahead we pause to reflect and to express our gratitude to the extraordinary community partners, civic leaders, board members and donors who stood up for a better ...more -
November 29, 2018
New state agency could meet urgent need for climate action
Without a doubt, climate change is one of Oregon’s most urgent issues of 2018. The Oregon Climate Authority would help the state better prepare for the ever-changing impacts across our land and watermore -
November 3, 2018
Untangling Measure 104
Hundreds of programs statewide that protect our favorite outdoor activities and our basic necessities, like air and water, rely on taxes and fees for those protections. But there’s a sneaky ballot measure on Tuesday’s election that threatens to do enormous harm to the Oregon Constitutionmore -
October 24, 2018
Oregonians attend DEQ hearing to speak against EPA rollbacks
Dozens of concerned Oregonians left messages of opposition to proposals that would reverse environmental standards that protect our climate from greenhouse gases and communities from harmful air pollution during a public gathering in ...more -
October 3, 2018
Oregon’s proposed law shields the state from federal rollbacks
Gov. Brown proposes to enshrine Clean Air and Clean Water Act protections into law. more
