September

The story of OEC, Pete Seeger, and Hells Canyon

Every once in awhile we come across something that so beautifully illustrates the crossing currents of culture and environmental protection that it just has to be shared.

Voting with your pocketbook hits a snag

Sigg recently revealed that their re-useable water bottles made before August 2008 contain traces of BPA, a chemical increasingly linked to a variety of health disorders.

CFLs vs. Incandescents: Less money, energy, and…mercury?

Based on the emission rate for Oregon's energy generation, the use of CFLs represents a significantly smaller source of mercury compared to incandescent bulbs.

'Drive Green and Clean' in October

Coming this October, a new campaign will provide free vehicle inspections in the Portland metro area to reduce unnecessary pollution caused by autos in need of repair.

From the mailbag: which stove is better for the environment, gas or electric?

We received this inquiry a couple weeks back asking a common question about the environmental comparison between electric and gas heat for cooking.

OEC ranked among top 10 non-profits to work for in Oregon

OEC was ranked #9 overall in the “List of 100 Best Non-Profits to Work For in Oregon” by Oregon Business and was the only environmental organization to receive top 10 distinction in any category.