Mixed Results from Oregon's 2024 Legislative Session
Here’s a quick rundown of what happened — and what didn’t happen — to make further progress on climate during Oregon's 2024 legislative session.
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Oregon Climate Action Plan (OCAP)
In March 2020, Oregon Gov. Kate Brown issued Executive Order 20-04. This directed Oregon’s state government agencies to incorporate addressing climate change into their work, established new and legally-binding targets for reducing climate pollution (including creating the Climate Protection Program), doubled our Clean Fuels Program, accelerated electric trucks and vehicles on our roads, and bolstered existing state programs dedicated to achieving climate, environmental justice, and resiliency goals. Read on for the latest developments related to the Oregon Climate Action Plan (OCAP)!
Mixed Results from Oregon's 2024 Legislative Session
Here’s a quick rundown of what happened — and what didn’t happen — to make further progress on climate during Oregon's 2024 legislative session.
The fight is not over: Update on Oregon's Climate Protection Program
An update on the Court of Appeals ruling that found Oregon’s cornerstone Climate Protection Program was invalid and a statement from the coalition of environmental justice, climate, and business organizations who intervened defensively in the case.
Hey Oregon, Speak up for Building Resilience! Email your Legislator
We think you’ll agree: Every single Oregonian deserves to be protected from the climate crisis.
Speak up for Climate Action! Email your Legislator in Oregon
Did you know the Oregon Legislature hasn’t updated our state climate goals in over 15 years?
Advocates urge Oregon regulators to reject NW Natural’s risky investment plan
In Support of Public Utility Commission Staff’s Analysis, Climate Advocates Call on Commissioners to Require the Major Gas Utility to Develop a Realistic Long-term Investment Plan to Meet State
The role of renewable diesel in Oregon's climate plans
While we are putting all our efforts into transitioning our transportation sector to be made up of 100% zero-emission vehicles powered by renewable energy, this transformation will not happen overnight.
Why Oregon’s climate progress is good, but still not enough
If you’re like me, you’ve seen a LOT of studies released about the increasingly dire state of our climate, what’s to come if we do not cut pollution, and how much pollution we need to cut by when.
Two years ago today: One of biggest climate wins in Oregon history
Today is a significant milestone for Oregon’s climate progress, but it requires a little time traveling to the cusp of the pre-COVID times to fully appreciate how far we’ve come.
What's ahead for climate action in Salem?
No corner of our state was left untouched by climate-fueled storms and harms last year.
Oregon's EQC votes to approve Climate Protection Program
Earlier today, Oregon's Environmental Quality Commission just approved new rules that will help hold Oregon's industrial polluters accountable.
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