The Oregon legislature delivered big for the environment in 2023
The 2023 Oregon legislative session is officially over– and the Oregon legislature delivered some big wins for the environment.
Biking, walking & transit
To protect clean air and our environment, we’re working to build a country where people can get around without relying on polluting cars.
The Latest on Biking, walking & transit
We’re halfway there: Oregon legislative update
Statement: Biden administration announces $6.4 billion program to reduce transportation’s climate impacts
Updates
Electric buses may be coming to a city near you
Watch “Electric Bicycles in Oregon” webinar
Environment Oregon state director attends electric school bus celebration
What You Can Do
Featured Resources
Green schools guide
Environment Oregon’s 2023 Legislative Agenda
State progress cutting transportation-related carbon emissions
Green Scissors
The Latest
Statement: House passes landmark water and transportation bill to restore and enhance U.S. infrastructure
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a legislative package on Thursday that would improve water infrastructure, protect drinking water, and repair and expand our transportation system. The package combined several bills, including the Water Quality Protection and Job Creation Act of 2021 and the AQUA Act, under the umbrella of the INVEST in America Act.
Five quick and impactful ways to call for federal climate action
This summer we have one of the best opportunities we've had in over a decade to make progress on tackling climate change on the federal level. Here are five simple ways that you can make your voice heard on climate that we know will make a big impact.
House panel advances fix-it-first, carbon-conscious approach to transportation
In a bipartisan vote, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee advanced the “Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America (INVEST in America) Act” early Thursday morning. As part of that “new vision,” in a departure from past transportation bills, it emphasizes fixing existing infrastructure before building new highways.
Green Zoning Combats Climate Change
As Oregon wrestles with the best ways to increase housing stock and manage population growth, it’s crucial that state and local governments make choices that protect the state’s precious outdoor spaces and reduce carbon emissions. That's why we support House Bill 2001.
