On September 21, New York City will host the largest climate march in history, as world leaders gather there for a climate meeting. Solidarity events are planned in Africa, Europe, Asia, and all across the U.S. including Oregon. Read more →
Sign up for the Northwest Earth Institute’s Eco-challenge.
If you’ve always meant to write to your legislators or write a letter to the editor and haven’t yet made the move, this may be the challenge for you! OEC and the Northwest Earth Institute invite you to take on the EcoChallenge this October and spend two weeks creating a new habit that’s good for you and the planet. This year, OEC helped them create a “civic engagement” category of suggestions. Read more →
Local business voices can have powerful sway in the legislature. That’s why we’re asking local businesses to declare their support for climate action. See if your local companies have signed the declaration, and if not, recruit their support! Read more →
Oregon’s Governor Kitzhaber has joined other Pacific Coast states to commit to real climate action; but we need Oregon Legislature to take bold action, too. Take a moment to learn how we can start with cleaner fuels and other ways to shift into a carbon-pollution-cutting economy, and then contact the people you elected and tell them what you think!. Read more →
Yesterday morning, the Climate Protection Program took an important step forward: The Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) officially named CALSTART as the entity to carry out the program’s community climate investments (CCIs). These investments benefit Oregonians hit first and worst by climate change — including Tribal, rural, low-income, and BIPOC communities.
What do these CCIs look like in practice? Here are just a few examples:
Better access to efficient h
On April 16, 2026, a new lawsuit led by Oregon Business & Industry was brought forward challenging the state’s authority to implement Oregon’s landmark Climate Protection Program.
OEC and our coalition partners stand in firm opposition of this latest attack, and in full support of the CPP. This critical program was designed (with careful legal oversight, and input from the business community) to benefit Oregon communities most affected by the mounting
Oregon’s transportation system is at a crossroads. While the state recently passed emergency funding to address an immediate budget shortfall, the larger challenge remains: climate change is fundamentally altering how we must think about transportation infrastructure. At the same time, a potential referendum threatens to suspend the very funding needed to maintain safe roads and bridges. As Oregon looks toward long-term solutions, the stakes have never
This month, I joined a Climate Action Campaign advocacy trip to DC—my first time participating in this critical work since the coalition began organizing these efforts 13 years ago. This “big green” coalition has real influence, having helped pass the Inflation Reduction Act, and brings together a
The 2025 Oregon Legislative session delivered a tale of two climate stories. While lawmakers made meaningful progress on energy affordability and grid modernization, they failed to advance policies that would actually cut climate pollution—and worse, abandoned funding for p
Lawmakers are finalizing the state budget for the next two years. Now is the time to speak up for a strong Climate Justice Budget that protects the environment, uplifts communities, lowers energy bills, and creates clean energy jobs across the state. Use the form below to email your state legislators and urge them to invest in proven programs that deliver for Oregonians.
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Today, Oregon’s Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule was delayed by two years. Predictably, oil and gas interests orchestrated a multi-state campaign to derail similar policies in other states. Their successful attacks now include Oregon’s ACT rules.
Sometimes big-impact solutions to the climate crisis can feel beyond our control – other times they’re right within reach, like upgrading our homes and buildings. This Q&A with Brad Reed, Director of Building Resilience, highlights how we can transform our homes and communities into climate-resilient havens. From heat pumps to insulation, Brad explains how basic upgrades can protect our health and our communities, while also saving money on
Oregon just scored a major environmental victory! In a unanimous vote, the Environmental Quality Commission (ECQ) adopted the newly revised Climate Protection Program, reinstating the landmark policy at a time when climate action is critical. This marks the most significant climate action taken in the wake of the federal election. Now, Oregon’s most influential climate policy is back on the bo
