The latest news from Oregon Environmental Council
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August 11, 2022
New land use planning rules begin to address gaps from the past
Last month, The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) finalized the adoption of the Climate Friendly and Equitable Communities rules. These transportation and land use rules, while not completely transformative, have real ...more -
July 19, 2022
Seeking: Young Professionals for an Emerging Leaders Board
Emerging Leaders Board Opportunity The Emerging Leaders Board (ELB) exists with the goal of empowering and engaging the next generation of environmental leaders in Oregon. This is a statewide ambassador board opportunity with a focus on ...more -
July 14, 2022
Eco-Healthy Homes: safer children’s spaces at Hacienda CDC
Many people these days are familiar with the fact that products for the home, from toys to cleaning products, can contain toxic chemicals. This fact alone is cause for concern. But, did you know that women, children, people of color and ...more -
July 14, 2022
Welcome Maria Castañeda-Cervantes, OEC’s newest summer intern!
Maria is OEC’s 2022 summer Marketing and Membership Development Intern through The Contingent’s Emerging Leaders Internship (ELI) program. ELI removes barriers to access by connecting talented students of color with leadership-track, ...more -
July 12, 2022
No time to burn: let’s keep the future of gas short in Oregon
By: Nora Apter, the Climate Program Director for Oregon Environmental Council. Greer Ryan, Oregon Clean Buildings Policy Manager with Climate Solutions. When it comes to global warming pollution, we’ve heard a lot about the ...more -
June 23, 2022
Advocates Denounce Industry Lawsuit to Stop Oregon Heat and Smoke Protections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2022 Contacts: Kate Suisman, Northwest Workers’ Justice Project, kate@nwjp.org, (503) 765-7105 Jamie Pang, Oregon Environmental Council, JamieP@OECOnline.org, (971) 353-7963 Patti Verduzco, PCUN, ...more -
June 14, 2022
Now Hiring - Executive Director
OEC seeks an engaged, outward-facing Executive Director who is committed to policy change and skilled in fundraising, change management, organizational development, communication, program development and implementation, and community ...more -
June 14, 2022
Climate Change is Impacting Youth Mental Health
Do you find yourself or the youth in your life feeling anxious or depressed over the idea of climate change? A new study shows this is a problem sweeping Oregon and beyond. The Oregon Health Authority just released a report, Climate Change ...more -
June 7, 2022
Getting an electric vehicle just got easier!
Electric vehicles are only becoming more popular and affordable. Though we still need to find ways to drive less, EVs are a great alternative for cleaner mobility. Thanks to some new policies and state investments, many of them supported ...more
