Climate Protection News
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March 26, 2021
Oregon Climate Action Plan: 2021 Progress Report
One year after the signing of Executive Order 20-04, our coalition released a robust report assessing the state’s progress on implementation. more -
March 10, 2021
Celebrating Year 1 of the Oregon Climate Action Plan
Today we celebrate Oregon’s leadership, the tireless work of coalition partners, and a more stable future thanks to Executive Order 20-04.more -
February 5, 2021
Federal climate action paves the way for progress
OEC’s climate team breaks down the ins and outs of what Biden’s “Climate Day” means for Oregonmore -
January 5, 2021
OHA Report: Climate Crisis a Current and Growing Threat to the Health of Oregonians
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) just released its “Climate and Health in Oregon 2020” report, documenting the public health impacts from climate change across Oregon. The report is the first thorough analysis of the health effects of ...more -
December 28, 2020
Oregon Clean Fuels Program: Building Back Better
OEC’s Deputy Director for Programs, Jana Gastellum, and Climate Program Director, Nora Apter, recently sat down for a socially distanced conversation about the Oregon Clean Fuels Program—the labor of love that it has taken to get the ...more -
December 28, 2020
How Loving Oregon Led Us Beyond Sustainable Agriculture To Supporting Systemic Change In Response To The Climate Crisis
Guest blog by Tony Soter, Founder of Soter Vineyards I don’t know how to do anything else in life other than grow grapes and make wine. For 40 years and counting we have managed to sell what we make with enough profit to keep doing ...more -
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
