17 results for tag: environmental justice
Oregon OSHA Enacts Emergency Heat Rules
A Joint Press Release - July 8, 2021
Contacts:
Ira Cuello-Martinez, PCUN iracuello@pcun.org, (503) 851-5774
Kate Suisman, Northwest Justice Workers Project kate@nwjp.org, 503-765-7105
Jamie Pang, Oregon Environmental Council, jamiep@oeconline.org, (971) 353-7963
Oregon OSHA’s Emergency Heat Rules Are a Good Start to Protecting At-Risk Workers; Strong Enforcement Will be Necessary
SALEM, Ore— Oregon OSHA today issued emergency rules protecting workers from climate-fueled excessive heat, following an extensive campaign by workers’ rights, environmental, and public health advocates. The emergency heat rules enacted today are the most ...
In Solidarity
We cannot move toward a healthy and safe environment without first ensuring that our country is healthy and safe for all people. #StopAsianHate
Justice in Totality
An interview with Eugene-Springfield NAACP Executive Director, Eric Richardson, on environmental justice, climate advocacy and where Oregon is headed. #BlackHistoryMonth
Introducing: Oregon Water Futures Project
A new partnership to elevate community voices in water policy and define water justice with Oregonians on the frontlines of our water challenges.
Lead in Oregon’s Drinking Water
Where it comes from, health impacts, and who is working to solve these problems.
Toxics Lurking in Our Water
Learning what toxics issues are top of mind for Oregon communities.
More than a decade of work will not be silenced.
2019 has been a tumultuous year for Oregonians and our environment. As we look to the future, we remain more committed than ever to the idea that people coming together with passion and perseverance can positively alter the course of the future.
There is much work yet to do: In the last legislative session, the Oregon legislature failed to vote on the Clean Energy Jobs bill. It was a disappointing outcome after an inspiring show of support for the bill over many years.
More than a decade of work will not be silenced. The crucial work of Oregon Environmental Council has always been—and will always be—fueled by the broad support of our members ...
Trump didn’t just attack California’s air quality
President Donald Trump and the Environmental Protection Agency are attempting to undo the work of thousands of Oregonians and dozens of organizations that successfully demanded Clean Car Standards in Oregon in 2006.
Oregonians feel climate disruption, unfinished business
Climate disruption, along with unchecked air and water pollution from dirty energy sources, is harming Oregonians, and for too long, our leaders have put off addressing climate change in a comprehensive way.
Join us for a Statewide Day of Action
In the unprecedented world facing us, what’s the most powerful statement you can make? It’s showing up to say I care about protecting people, defending clean air and water, and giving our kids a better life. On Saturday, Nov. 4th, we all need to show up. Check it out.
Oregonians have been organizing for years. On November 4th, people across the state gather to show our legislators we can't wait any longer for a strong, equitable climate policy in Oregon.
If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get together with friends, enjoy a beverage and talk about shared values, then look no farther. Join Oregon Environmental Council, founding ...