Oregon Lawmakers Take Action Against White House Attacks on Environmental Policy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2019
PORTLAND, 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 remain high even as the Trump Administration continues to roll back environmental laws at the federal level.
We are in an unprecedented era where we cannot take environmental protections for granted. Clean air and clean water are the building blocks of a thriving society and strong economy.
These protections are fundamental to environmental and public health. They ensure safe drinking water, clean water for fish and wildlife, clean air, protections against toxic chemicals that harm human health and development, and greenhouse gas reduction.
“The passage of HB 2250–Oregon Environmental Protection Act–means Oregonians can breathe easier knowing our state has a plan in place to protect our communities against the ongoing federal assault on critical clean air and clean water standards,” said Jana Gastellum, Program Director on Climate, Oregon Environmental Council.
HB 2250 maintains a baseline of protection while still enabling Oregon to adopt more protective standards. To counter current federal practices, Oregon must also ensure our efforts protect the most vulnerable amongst us and are based on strong science.
Clean air and clean water matter to all Oregonians, whether urban or rural, rich or poor. Our state’s strength is in how we collaborate and lead the way nationally. The Trump administration’s efforts to undo and rollback environmental laws will not stop us in Oregon.
For over 50 years, Oregon Environmental Council has been at the table collaborating for environmental protections for our state’s air, water and climate.
The transition to electric vehicles – which dramatically cut air and climate pollution – is clearly underway. Global and national automakers are planning to phase out gas and diesel engines, spurred by national and state mandates to convert all new car sales to 100% electric as soon as 2035. The federal government and private sector companies are making huge investments in a national EV charging network.
To ensure small local businesses and the neighborhoods they serve also benefit fro
On September 29, 2023, OEC gathered with a growing coalition of community-based organizations, lawmakers, and business groups following oral arguments heard by the Oregon Court of Appeals to rally behind the Oregon Climate Protection Program (CPP), which is under attack from the fossil fuel industry.OREGON’S CLIMATE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Oregon’s Climate Protection Program (CPP) is a cornerstone in our st
Everyone deserves the right to safe, accessible, climate-friendly transportation options. And everyone deserves to arrive at their destination safely, regardless of their transportation choice. Yet the need for investments in transportation safety could not be more urgent as this year’s back-to-school season is met with a 40-year peak in pedestrian deaths, nationwide.
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August 16, 2023Media Contact:
Patty Wentz, patty@wentzjackson.com
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As Oregon experiences record breaking heat driven by climate change, it is important to note the one-year anniversary of the historic Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which will invest at least $370 billion–and potentially upwards of $1 trillion–nationwide to a
At the end of the 2023 Oregon Legislative Session, OEC is proud to have secured several major policy victories that will benefit Oregonians and our shared environment. Thanks to our coalition partners, supporters, and legislative champions, the Oregon legislature delivered critical action to reduce climate and air pollution, support healthy, affordable, resilient communities, and leverage once-in-a-lifetime federal funding for clean energy and clean water infrastructure.
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Oregon’s 2023 Legislative Session ended with a momentous victory in the fight against climate change with the passage of the bipartisan Climate Resilience Package (HB 3409 & HB 3630). With over $90 million in funding and strategic leveraging of federal investments, this victory represents significant progress in our relentless pursuit of a climate-resilient future for Oregon.
In a resounding victory for the health and well-being of Oregonians, Oregon Environmental Council and coalition partners successfully advocated for the passage of two crucial environmental health bills in the 2023 legislative session. Despite facing staunch opposition from the chemical industry, our coalition’s unwavering commitment and tenacity paid off, as we se
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June 22, 2023
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Kat Driessen, kat@empirical.media
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority today released a comprehensive report on the public health impacts of climate change in Oregon. The “2021-2022 Climate and Health in Oregon Rep
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Contact:
Jana Gastellum, janag@oeconline.org, (360) 618-2722
SALEM, Ore.– Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) called on State Senators who have walked out of the Capitol to return to work and vote on critical environmental legislation.
2 Replies to "Oregon Lawmakers Take Action Against White House Attacks on Environmental Policy"
Marilee
May 24, 2019 (10:01 pm)
It is critical that we protect all species, they have essential roles in balance of our ecosystems and the health of our planet. It is also vital that we use clean reusable energy, stop burning dirty fossil fuel, end construction of oil pipelines and discontinue dirty coal transportation by railway. It is our responsibility to stop the polluting and leave our home a healthy planet for All the future generations and not leave them wondering why didn’t we do something.
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Marilee
May 24, 2019 (10:01 pm)
It is critical that we protect all species, they have essential roles in balance of our ecosystems and the health of our planet. It is also vital that we use clean reusable energy, stop burning dirty fossil fuel, end construction of oil pipelines and discontinue dirty coal transportation by railway. It is our responsibility to stop the polluting and leave our home a healthy planet for All the future generations and not leave them wondering why didn’t we do something.
Carmen Rodriquez
May 25, 2019 (3:07 pm)
We must have clean Air.