From Wisconsin to Capetown: The first International Plastic Pellet Count
In May, Environment America Research & Policy Center, U.S. PIRG Education Fund and our partners organized the first International Plastic Pellet Count.
Protect the Owyhee Canyonlands
In Oregon’s southeastern corner, the Owyhee Canyonlands is home to an array of plants, animals and natural wonders. It deserves permanent protection
Clean water to drink and clean air to breathe; healthy lakes, rivers and forests; sources of energy that don’t pollute and never run out — all this should be the heritage we leave to future generations.
The Latest
Rescinding the Roadless Rule is an attack on America’s future
Explore nature at Haystack Rock: Oregon’s most famous sea stack
Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Diverse industries support ENERGY STAR program
U.S. adds record amount of battery energy storage in first three months of 2025
New study: Shading from solar arrays can help grasslands survive hot dry summers
What You Can Do
Resources to live greener, learn more, and take action
Vape Waste 2
Americans threw away 5.7 disposable vapes (or e-cigarettes) per second in 2023, up from 4.5 per second as reported in 2022. In other words, nearly 500,000 disposable vapes were tossed each day in 2023, according to data from the CDC Foundation. This relentless stream of electronic waste isn't just alarming—it's extremely hazardous and entirely preventable.
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
