We’re halfway there: Oregon legislative update
The 2023 Oregon legislative session is halfway over. Here's a progress report on the policies that Environment Oregon is supporting.
Clean air
Our country’s reliance on fossil fuels is leaving millions of Americans with polluted air to breathe.
The Latest on Clean air
Statement: Energy bill would wreak havoc on lands, waters and taxpayers
EPA, DOT to increase accountability, safety in wake of Ohio chemical train derailment
Updates
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Environment Oregon supports Resilient, Efficient Buildings bill package
Chemical train derailment highlights need for stronger safety rules to protect the environment
Oregon takes step toward cleaning up transportation emissions
What You Can Do
Featured Resources
Recording of Road to 100% Renewable Energy with Dr. Mark Jacobson
The Biden administration has released $1 billion in funding for urban trees. Here’s why that matters.
Green Schools Guide
How federal tax credits can help you reduce energy waste in your home
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Protecting clean air from polluters
All too often, companies pollute our air in violation of the law. We take these polluters to court to protect the air we breathe.
Statement: U.S. Postal Service more than doubles its electric vehicle commitment
The U.S. Postal Service announced on Wednesday that it would purchase at least 25,000 electric vehicles as part of its plan to replace an aging fleet, more than doubling its previous commitment. The announcement comes after the agency’s initial plan to “modernize” its fleet would have electrified only 10% of its vehicles, prompting calls for the agency to revisit its decision and a lawsuit filed by 16 states. The new commitments means at least 50% of the agency’s first 50,000 vehicle purchases will be electric.
Let states lead the way to cleaner trucks
Our Destination: Zero Carbon Campaign Director testified in front of the EPA in support of state authority to tackle truck pollution.
Statement: EU to phase out new fossil fuel cars by 2035
The European Union reached a deal on Wednesday to pass a new climate law that will require new car sales to be zero-emission by 2035.
Report: Damaging methane gas pipeline leaks happen every 40 hours in the U.S.
On Thursday, OSPIRG Foundation, Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group released a new report that finds from 2010 through nearly the end of 2021, almost 2,600 gas pipeline incidents occurred in the United States that were serious enough to require reporting to the federal government. That’s the equivalent to one every 40 hours.