Climate change is an emergency that puts us all at risk, especially low-income communities and communities of color. That’s why, last year, the City of Portland passed a Climate Emergency …
Act Now: Our Clean Air and Water Are At Risk!
Last week, I testified at a virtual public hearing, urging lawmakers not to cut funding for clean air and water, renewable energy, and so many other environmental programs that Oregonians rely on. …
Help Oregon stand up to Trump: protect our air and water
Once again, the Trump Administration is putting the interests of big polluters above the health of our communities. Is there any level he won’t sink to? The week before last, …
Toxics Ballot Measure
Last month, OLCV and Oregonians for Clean Air filed a new ballot measure—the Toxics Reduction and Right to Know Act. This measure would close loopholes for corporate polluters, requiring them to …
New Ballot Measure Filed: Toxics Reduction and Right to Know Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, 11/7/19 Contact: Doug Moore, OLCV Executive Director (503) 224-4011; dmoore@olcv.org Salem – As Oregon sits under a dangerous air quality advisory due to air pollutants, the Oregon League of …
Forced to Leave Portland For Cleaner Air
The Oregonian’s groundbreaking reporting in the series “Polluted by Money” brought us all the heartbreaking story of Dayna Jones and her son. In 2015, Dayna moved to Portland along with …
Stand Up to Trump with Strong Environmental Protection Laws
Growing up in Oregon, I spent a lot of time in the water, whether it was the creek behind my house, the sandy shores of Cannon Beach, or the smooth …
Ask for the Oregon Environmental Protection Act to Pass!
On Thursday, the Oregon Environmental Protection Act (HB 2250) passed out of committee! Now it’s on to the State House of Representatives. Will you ask your State Representatives to vote yes on HB 2250? As President …