The latest news from Oregon Environmental Council
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September 28, 2023
Impact Report 2022-2023
Gaining Momentum at a Pivotal Moment - read on to see how OEC helped shape the conversation, and landscape on our 2022-2023 priorities. more -
September 28, 2023
2023 Summer Newsletter
Read on to find out about OEC's 2023 Legislative session, Program updates, and more!more -
September 21, 2023
Oregon's Report Card: The Urgent Need for Transportation Investment
A recent report offers a sobering reality check for why Oregon must urgently prioritize investments in transportation. more -
September 20, 2023
OEC featured in KGW’s Good Energy!
OEC is thrilled to be featured in KGW’s Good Energy, a partnership with OnPoint that’s all about exploring the benefits of converting to clean renewable energy and supporting organizations who are committed to protecting Oregon’s environment.more -
September 11, 2023
Celebrating the launch of the “Oregon Clean Grid Collaborative”
Authors: Nora Apter, Senior Program Director for Climate, OEC; Nicole Hughes, Executive Director, Renewable Northwest Lack of a regional market and lack of transmission have been cited as two of the most pressing challenges to ...more -
August 16, 2023
Oregon Advocates Celebrate First Anniversary of the Federal Inflation Reduction Act: A Year of Achievements and Future Opportunities for Progress
Oregon climate, business, labor, and environmental justice advocates celebrate the State’s efforts to maximize the economic and climate potential of the IRA over the past year, including the 2023 legislature's Climate Resilience Package, while also calling for more action to ensure Oregon gets its fair share of federal funding to combat climate pollution, enhance community resilience, and foster clean energy job creation.more -
August 16, 2023
Summer Heat, OR OSHA’s Heat and Smoke Rules, and the Right to Refuse Dangerous Work
OEC is advocating for the strong rollout of Oregon’s new Right to Refuse Dangerous Work law which was signed by the Governor in May of 2023.more -
July 27, 2023
Catch up with OEC’s Emerging Leaders Board (events, summer getaways, and more!)
Meet OEC’s newest Emerging Leaders Board cohort and check out their list of favorite Oregon summer getaways. Plus, mark your calendars for upcoming ELB events!more -
July 26, 2023
A Win For Families, Farms, Fish, and the Future
Oregon’s new Drought Package secures $174M funding for resilient lands, waters, and rural economies.more -
July 26, 2023
Using Data to Save Lives in Extreme Heat: Multnomah County's New Interactive Heat Vulnerability Index Tool
Oregon’s most populous county is harnessing data to help decision-makers and emergency response groups prioritize areas for urgent and long-term solutions to protect people from dangerous heat.more
