"It's Your Oregon" Blog
Everyday solutions, news, and musings from every corner of the Beaver state.
Everyday solutions, news, and musings from every corner of the Beaver state.
Creative designers think green
Graphic design can be a spectator sport. At AIGA's quarterly SHIFT event, designers present five-minute ideas to challenge and inspire one another. Even better? It's all about sustainable design to protect the Oregon we love.
What does local mean to you?
Buying local food on the highway: In Mozambique, it's people with platters in the middle of the road. In Oregon, it's roadside stands—or Burgerville.
We've Come a Long Way...
When the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) became law in 1976, it was revolutionary, but today the now middle-aged TSCA is somewhat retrograde, having not kept up with modern science. Its up to all of us who care about toxics reform to keep the issue alive until change happens.
The Path to True Sustainability
Business leaders understand that incorporating sustainable practices is important to the future of their organizations—and green chemistry is a promising way to do just that.
Two Important Steps to Tackle Climate Change in Oregon
While Oregon figures out when to shutdown its coal power plant, Western state governors adopt an action plan to address climate change’s inevitable impacts.
It's Getting Personal
If It Was My Home lets you map the Gulf Coast oil spill over your hometown, helping us understand what it means for our lives. I think it's important to personalize another big issue: climate change.
Northwest Service Academy at work
NWSA's AmeriCorps program, which has supported hundreds of local environmental efforts, now fights to survive.
Portland's Dirty Air Secret
It was great to see an editorial from Mary Peveto of Neighbors for Clean Air in this morning’s Oregonian highlighting the urgent need to address the extraordinarily high air pollution levels in Portland.
Don't Drip and Drive
Each of us may not be responsible for spilling a lot of oil, but together, our leaks add up to millions of gallons. Here's what you can do.
Oregon Leads With Solutions
Andrea Durbin explains why states must lead with climate solutions in the radio program On The Green Front.
OEC At the Art Hop
OEC will help Alberta Art Hop visitors build a rain barrel at the Portland event's DIY stage this Saturday.
Toxic Chemicals and Cancer
The President’s Cancer Panel asserts that public health officials have “grossly underestimated” the links between cancer and toxic chemicals.
The True Costs of Petroleum and Coal Dependence
This month our nation experienced two tragedies that serve as sad and stark reminders of the human and ecological toll of our fossil-fuel dependence.
Earth Day: A Day to Remember
The ubiquitous “they” say that there are certain dates that stick in your mind. The Space Shuttle and 911 of course, but the very first Earth Day was one of those dates for me, and I remember it well.
Forced Into Our Cars
Not infrequently at OEC, we hear the statement, “You environmentalists are trying to force me out of my car.” Those who express this opinion seem to have forgotten the flip side: we’ve unintentionally built our communities in such a way that people can’t get where they need to go without a car.
Clean Car Standards Go National
The Clean Car Standards Oregon adopted in 2005-06 finally went national with adoption of a federal clean cars rule by the U.S. EPA.
Oregon Rivers Need Your Help!
Act now to tell state leaders that you value water for fish, wildlife and recreation as well as for farms and cities. Submit comments today for healthy rivers tomorrow.
A Fine Debate Takes Shape
The March 30th Gubernatorial debate on the environment will entertain and enlighten, with an expert panel and The Oregonian’s David Sarasohn moderating.
Step away from the weed & feed
Spring is coming, and so are the weeds. What's a time-strapped, eco-conscious gardener to do? Our heath director offers advice.
