The March for Science is a world-wide movement to call attention to the profound impact that science has on our health, economy and society. It is a time where people congregate to pledge their support for science and to advocate more science-based actions in the political system. This event will be hosted in Washington D.C alongside 425+ marches nationally and internationally on April 22, Earth Day. We have compiled a list of state-wide locations in Oregon where you can join a movement near you.
Hey climate champs!
There will be a few dozen elderly Oregonians, several decades from now, who will tell their grandchildren about the great debate of 2019.
In my mind, I picture gramps at home in the distant future on his favorite chair looking down at grandchildren. A smile grows showing pearly whites, while lifting a thin
The People’s Climate Movement & March is taking place across the country to highlight climate justice and the needs of communities disproportionally impacted by climate change.
Marches will be taking place on April 29 and can be found throughout Oregon and across the country in solidarity with a flagship in Washington D.C.
Join the movement and stand with fellow activists as we underscore the need for equitable solutions to environmental challenges! See the list below for in
Why should the environmental community show up for immigrants’ rights?A national anti-immigration movement is gaining ground in Oregon, preying on environmental fears and appealing to environmental values to promote an anti-immigrant agenda. OEC is committed to dignity and respect for all Oregonians. We must actively reject environmental rhetoric that suggests
Join Us for the 2016 Portland Mayoral Debate:
Regaining Our Green Edge, a debate on Portland’s top environmental priorities.
PARTICIPATING CANDIDATES
Treasurer Ted Wheeler
Commissioner Jules Bailey
Sarah Iannarone
Thursday, March 3, 2016
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Doors open at 6 p.m.
Location:
Benson Polytechnic High School (auditorium)
546 NE 12th Ave.
Portland, OR 97232
This event is hosted by
When we filed a federal lawsuit against the IRS in December, we knew we weren’t alone in the fight for clean, affordable energy. And now, states across the country voiced their support, with Oregon leading the way. On February 20, Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 16 state attorneys general in filing an
At an early March Senate hearing, Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley asked the tough questions that get to the heart of serious concerns about proposed changes to the Toxic Substances Control Acts (TSCA). In recent discussions, Senator Merkley has emerged as a critical voice pushing back against industry-backed proposals t
On February 12, 2026, the Trump Administration irresponsibly and cynically sidelined federal climate protections. Standing alongside EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin at the Roosevelt Room podium, Trump formally repealed the endangerment finding – the scientific conclusion that greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health. The endangerment finding is the legal basis for the Clean Air Act, and for the U.S. government t
The 2026 legislative session is underway, and transportation is front and center. Right now, legislators are making decisions that will shape how Oregonians get around for years to come – whether that’s driving on safe roads and bridges, riding transit to get to work or school, or walking and biking around neighborhoods. OEC is a founder and steering committee member of
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
In the face of federal disinvestment and attacks on landmark climate protections, Governor Tina Kotek is ensuring that Oregon continues to build a healthier, more affordable, equitable, and resilient future. Over the last two months, Governor Kotek has rolled out three new executive orders aimed at accelerating clean energy
