The latest news from Oregon Environmental Council
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January 13, 2021
COVID, Climate and Quakes
Our annual Business and Environment speaker series tackles the intersections of futurism, technology, environment and social equity more -
January 12, 2021
We're looking for our next Director of Communications!
Title: Director of Communications Status: Regular FLSA Classification: Exempt Hours: 1.0 full-time equivalent Salary: Minimum $70K starting salary Reports to: Executive Director Supervisory ...more -
January 12, 2021
January Membership Spotlight - Eva Sippl
When Eva Sippl launched her business, Eva’s Herbucha, she didn’t realize how it would bring her closer to Oregonmore -
January 5, 2021
OHA Report: Climate Crisis a Current and Growing Threat to the Health of Oregonians
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 ...more -
January 1, 2021
2021 Water Outlook
OEC’s water program sets its eyes on natural infrastructure and water justice in 2021more -
December 28, 2020
How OEC Uses Our Equity Lens to Inform Our Work
Oregon Environmental Council started our intentional diversity, equity, and inclusion work in 2012. We started this journey by listening and acknowledging that the environmental movement has caused harm and not been as inclusive as it ...more -
December 28, 2020
Oregon Clean Fuels Program: Building Back Better
OEC’s Deputy Director for Programs, Jana Gastellum, and Climate Program Director, Nora Apter, recently sat down for a socially distanced conversation about the Oregon Clean Fuels Program—the labor of love that it has taken to get the ...more -
December 28, 2020
How Loving Oregon Led Us Beyond Sustainable Agriculture To Supporting Systemic Change In Response To The Climate Crisis
Guest blog by Tony Soter, Founder of Soter Vineyards I don’t know how to do anything else in life other than grow grapes and make wine. For 40 years and counting we have managed to sell what we make with enough profit to keep doing ...more -
December 21, 2020
Advocates hold commissioners' feet to the fire
Oregon Transportation Commission decision advances climate-friendly projects but fails to meet the urgency of the climate crisismore -
December 18, 2020
OEC Partners With Hacienda CDC to Expand Access To Eco-Healthy Home Kit
The average American spends 90% of their time indoors, and this has only increased for Oregonians during the winter months with the new COVID-related shutdown restrictions across the state. How do you maintain your home to protect ...more
