Climate Protection News
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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 -
September 27, 2018
Oregonians tell lawmakers, don't delay, pass CEJ
Lawmakers at the Capitol this week saw dozens of Oregonians set up appointments with lawmakers to express support for the Clean Energy Jobs bill, while others packed the seats at the Joint Committee on Carbon Reduction, and yet others gathered to write letters to news editors.more -
September 11, 2018
Act now for clean buses tomorrow
Very soon (in September 2018), Oregon's biggest user of diesel fuel will make a decision. Will TriMet invest in the cleanest buses for the future? Your comments can make a difference. Here are the details:Right now, Portland's ...more -
September 7, 2018
9th Circuit opinion preserves momentum for Clean Fuels Standards
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an opinion today upholding a lower court’s ruling dismissing industry claims against Oregon’s groundbreaking Clean Fuels Standard.more -
August 21, 2018
Oregon deserves #CleanerCars because #PollutionStinks
It’s time for you to speak up for #CleanerCars to #StopEPARollbacks.Federal rollbacks are reversing decades of good work to hold automakers accountable.The Trump Administration and the acting leadership at the Environ...more -
August 2, 2018
Supreme Court ruling will help Oregonians buy more electric cars
The Oregon Supreme Court delivered a ruling today that clears the way to help thousands of Oregonians, including low-income families, buy electric cars with the help of state rebates.Learn how to apply for an EV rebate!“These ...more -
July 18, 2018
Call on Oregon leaders to move forward with Clean Energy Jobs
When the 2018 session ended, the immense public support and momentum of the Clean Energy Jobs bill helped shape an historic pathway to adoption in 2019.Our leaders in Oregon's House and Senate created a first-of-a-kind committee to ...more -
July 17, 2018
Time to wine down the Oregon Electric Byway
Being able to access Oregon's public lands is essential to me, and without owning a car, it can be challenging. more -
May 21, 2018
Call to action: Let’s keep the Clean Energy Jobs momentum going strong
We ask you to take a moment to contact your legislator to show continued support for the Clean Energy Jobs bill.more -
April 13, 2018
Trump 'blew it' on vehicle emissions, now Oregon must step up
President Donald Trump and Environmental Protection Agency chief Scott Pruitt blew it. The agency’s decision this week to reverse tailpipe emissions standards is bad news. It’s bad for the environment, bad for business and bad for ...more -
March 27, 2018
Carsharing in the U.S. turns 20
Oregon Environmental Council was there from start by Dave Brook, Senior Carsharing Consultant for team red internationalMost people know about Zipcar and Car2Go and ReachNow carsharing. But many don't know that commercial carsharing ...more -
March 3, 2018
Clean Energy Jobs remains strong for 2019: an interactive roundup
Oregon’s desire for a cap-and-invest program has never been stronger and that strength will continue to grow until lawmakers finally pass this bill in 2019.Senate and House leadership, along with the Governor's Office, have committed ...more
