This week, Portland broke the record for its hottest temperature ever recorded–three days in a row. The 110+ degree temperatures were hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk, …
Up for a vote THIS WEEK: Oregon’s clean energy future
For me, the climate crisis isn’t just a scary news headline; it’s part of my daily reality. You can do something right now to help. I just finished my senior year …
An energy efficient future is within reach
The legislative session may be ending soon, but that doesn’t mean things are winding down. With less than three weeks left in the session, lawmakers are working at a feverish …
Let’s get the American Jobs Plan over the finish line
Last Friday, we hosted a Virtual Town Hall with Senator Ron Wyden to learn more about the American Jobs Plan and how we can support the Senator’s work to pass this landmark proposal, which would put …
Energy Affordability Act Heading to Final Senate Vote!
One of our priority bills, The Oregon Energy Affordability Act, has passed the House and is heading to its final vote in the Senate! HB 2475A centers environmental justice and …
34 of 41 We heart 100% Clean Energy; do you?
What if by 2040 or sooner all our electricity was from 100% clean energy? It’s entirely achievable, absolutely necessary, and now is the time to get started. Are you in? …
Tell your lawmakers to support the Healthy Homes Bill (HB 2842)
The pandemic has led to all of us spending a lot of time at home to help keep our friends, families, and neighbors safe. This has made it extremely clear …
Help Oregon Get To 100% Clean Energy!
Great news! Oregon has an opportunity to reach 100% clean energy! House Bill 2021—The 100% Clean Energy For All Act—would put us on a path toward climate justice and a livable …
Vote tomorrow on OR Energy Affordability Act!
Tomorrow, the Oregon House is voting on one of our priority bills! The Oregon Energy Affordability Act, House Bill 2475A, centers environmental justice and helps provide much-needed relief to those …
Tell Governor Brown: No Exemptions for Natural Gas Power Plants
Natural gas power plants are some of the biggest climate polluters in Oregon. And yet, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) wants to give them a free pass by exempting …