This work has never been more critical. The 2025 legislative session in Oregon presents a vital opportunity to secure needed investments and policies to achieve our climate goals, protect communities, cut costs for families, and grow Oregon’s economy.
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Support our fire-impacted neighbors in Southern Oregon
by Jonathan Lee on
Thousands of people in the Rogue Valley have been displaced by wildfires and hundreds of homes, businesses, and community spaces have been destroyed…
It doesn't have to feel like Life on Mars
by Gregg Small on
Our climate movement is more unified than ever, but we're reaching a critical point where we must change a lot of things all at once. Let's do this…
3 ways to cope with the smoke
by Jonathan Lee on
If you live west of the Cascades in the Pacific Northwest, you likely woke up yesterday to an awful late-summer surprise (if you weren't under…
Cap-and-reduce: What’s at stake as DEQ kicks off program design
by Zach Baker on
One major component of the Oregon Climate Action Plan is a directive for the state Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) to set up a new program…
Clean Trucks for Justice
by Victoria Paykar on
Our state needs to prioritize cleaning up the delivery trucks, transit and school buses, big rigs, and other commercial vehicles that make up the…
Stop Cuts to Oregon’s Rooftop Solar Rebate Program
by Jonathan Lee on
Oregon legislators have proposed cutting the state’s only support for many rural and low-income communities to access solar and energy storage…
Portland Metro voters will get chance to say YES to safe, clean and efficient transportation
by Victoria Paykar on
The Portland metro region needs safe, efficient, and affordable transportation options. Let’s Get Moving 2020 will help make these improvements…
Oregon’s Climate Action Plan crosses first milestone
by Zach Baker on
Last month, twelve state agencies delivered their plans to carry out the Governor’s Executive Order on climate. Here's what we know so far.
3 ways you can support COVID-19 economic justice today (Oregon edition)
by Jonathan Lee on
Many of the workers most essential in our communities and society, especially during the COVID-19 crisis, are also am
Oregon fills leadership gap on parallel COVID, climate crises
by Meredith Connolly on
Global warming has not paused to respect social distancing during these ‘corona times.’ However, in early March, Oregon Governor Kate Brown delivered…
3 more ways to support a just response to COVID-19 and climate this week (Oregon edition)
by Jonathan Lee on
THIS WEEK: Help keep students fed in your community, give blood, and support your local domestic violence shelter.
3 more ways to support a just response to COVID-19 and climate this week (Oregon edition)
by Jonathan Lee on
Support the Oregon Food Bank, give to Causa's Oregon Worker Relief Fund, and get your COVID-19 news from reputable sources.
Oregon reclaims leadership on climate action
by Jonathan Lee on
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: After partisan delay and denial tactics in the Oregon Legislature, Governor Kate Brown stepped up and fulfilled her long-…
Oregon reclaims leadership on bold climate action
by Zach Baker on
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has fulfilled her long-standing promise to take strong executive action to curb climate pollution. Learn more about what it…
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