About half of people who believe that climate change is an important issue admit that they rarely talk about it. According to Yale experts, that silence feeds on itself—making it “normal” to simply ignore the issue.
Simply by talking about the climate, you can help ensure we’re also drawing attention to solutions! Let’s commit to make climate change part of our everyday conversations in 2017.
Here are some of our favorite materials to share on social media as a way to start the conversation:
A Quiz from Buzzfeed:Do you know more about climate change than the average American? Take this quiz and find out!
Ready to do more than talk? Make sure you’re part of our Action Alert network. Also, be sure you’re plugged in to Oregon’s climate solution movement with Renew Oregon.
How will smart energy micro-grids, electric (and automated) vehicles, and community solar shape a more sustainable, healthier and resilient world?
On December 1, “COVID, Climate and Quakes” – the final event in OEC’s 25th annual Forum for Business and Environment speaker series – featured Portland-based futurist Steve Brown, who explored how emerging clean technology trends promise to make our world more sustainable and resilient, while reshaping our economy and social lives.
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 climate change in Oregon since 2014, and is the first of three OHA deliverables directed under EO 20-04, the Oregon Climate Action Plan.
The report findings are grim, confirming what OEC has been saying all along– that climate change is a public he
OEC’s work is powered by the generosity and commitment of people who care deeply about creating a more healthy and just environment for all Oregonians. As we look ahead to 2021, it will take all of us to achieve the momentum needed to make real and lasting change.Here is a list of the many ways you can support OEC’s work with a tax-deductible donation:
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