2023 Hurricane Season resource guide: data, resources & interview opportunities
The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 through November 30. This resource guide can help members of the media cover it more thoroughly and accurately.
Media Releases
Two bills aimed at reducing plastic pollution clear final legislative hurdle, head to governor’s desk
The Oregon state House passed two bills with bipartisan support on Wednesday to address the growing environmental and public health impacts of single-use plastics. Both bills now head to Gov. Tina Kotek's desk for her signature.
New report: Rooftop solar on America’s warehouses could power every household in every state’s largest city
Analysis demonstrates enormous environmental benefits of installing panels atop warehouses, distribution centers
Bill to phase out polystyrene foam foodware, packing peanuts and coolers, PFAS in food packaging passes Oregon Senate with bipartisan vote
Today, the Oregon Senate passed Senate Bill 543, which would phase out polystyrene foam foodware, packing peanuts and coolers and prohibit the use of PFAS, a toxic "forever chemical," in food packaging starting January 1, 2025. The vote was 20-9.
Hundreds of thousands call on the EPA to slash soot pollution
Advocates with Environment America, PennEnvironment and U.S. PIRG joined other health and environmental groups to deliver more than 500,000 public comments to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters Tuesday in support of stronger limits on soot pollution.
Oregon lawmakers and advocates celebrate “Rise Above Plastic Pollution Day”
On the annual Rise Above Plastic Pollution Day in Oregon, advocates hit the halls of Salem to support three bills that would significantly reduce the use of single-use plastics in Oregon and urge Oregon to be a leader in addressing the worldwide plastics crisis.
On Valentine’s Day, groups call on the Oregon Legislature to ‘break up with plastic’
This Valentine’s Day, environmental groups are calling on the state Legislature to “break up with plastic” by passing three Sen. Janeen Sollman-sponsored bills – Senate Bill 543, Senate Bill 544 and Senate Bill 545. The three bills, which all have public hearings Tuesday afternoon, aim to address the plastic waste crisis in various ways.
‘You have the power’ webinar details how to electrify homes with new tax credits
Experts share how new federal policies can save Americans money, reduce pollution
Advocates to lawmakers: Say farewell to fluorescents
This spring, lawmakers in more than 10 states are considering policies to phase out fluorescent bulbs to reduce utility bills and protect public health, which could set precedents for further federal and international action.
Panel discussion: How to get started on winter weatherization using new federal, state incentives
As energy costs rise across the country, many consumers are looking for ways to reduce energy use and save money.