Why we need to strengthen Oregon’s plastic bag ban
The Oregon legislature can eliminate wasteful plastic bags once and for all, in 2025.
Tell Walmart: Don’t stock toilet paper that destroys forests
It simply doesn't make any sense to chop down the irreplaceable boreal forest to make toilet paper and other tissue products.
Environment Oregon has one mission: to protect the natural world. We advocate ideas and actions to shift Oregon onto a greener, healthier path.
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America gets more than three times as much electricity from renewable sources than it did a decade ago. This panel of experts digs into the trends.
Exploring for berries and mushrooms, listening for birdsong, and rinsing my hands in cold clear forest streams are experiences I can only get in ancient forests, where logging and most other human development aren't evident.Chandra LeGue, Oregon Wild
Chandra LeGue, Oregon Wild
Grassroots climate groups like mine, 350 Eugene, understand that forest defense is climate defense, and we're fierce.Patty Hine, 350 Eugene
Patty Hine, 350 Eugene
“As we are increasingly confronted with the twin threats of climate change and the biodiversity crisis, defending mature and old-growth forests is more important than ever. These trees provide critical habitat for wildlife, keep water clean and cold, are resilient to wildfire, and are at the core of cultural values.”Jeremy Austin, Central Oregon LandWatch
Jeremy Austin, Central Oregon LandWatch
I want there to be a lobbying voice in Salem whose sole goal is the preservation of Oregon's environment. While Environment Oregon surely is outspent by corporate interests, I believe they punch above their weight because our legislators recognize that Environment Oregon represents the views of the many voters who value and wish to preserve Oregon's natural beauty.Pete Tucker, Environment Oregon member
Environment Oregon is a critical voice in Salem
I'm happy to support Environment Oregon's climate-related public education and advocacy work because it is rooted in science, locally focused, and effectively leveraged by coordination with a network of similar organizations across the US.Jon Fink, Environment Oregon member
