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Love comes in all shades of green
Valentine’s Day may conjure images of red roses—but in Oregon, love can be found in the most romantic shade of green.
Media Advisory: Northwest Health Conference Tackles Obesogens, Farm Subsidies, Environmental Toxics on Friday, Feb. 10
200+ of the leading scientists, researchers and health professionals come together to explore the links between the environment, health and healthcare practices February 10 in Portland.
Beer: A Super Bowl tradition done sustainably in the Northwest
Oregon is second only to WA in producing beer's key ingredient (hops)--and we make great beer sustainably. So raise a glass of OR brew for Super Bowl Sunday!
Efficiency Improvements Needed to Stretch Oregon’s Limited Water Resources, According to New Report
A new report from OEC, Making Water Work, says that improving water efficiency in agriculture will be critical for maximizing Oregon’s increasingly limited water supply.
Health conference: Obesity before birth?
Can a mother’s exposure to chemicals can stack the deck against healthy weight for the child in her womb? Register now to learn more at the Northwest Environmental Health Conference Feb. 10
A great start to 2012
OEC is like many nonprofit, grassroots organizations—we rely on the generosity of many people to help fund our work and protect Oregon’s environment.
Happy New Year from OEC
We’re proud to share with you OEC’s Top Accomplishments of 2010–11. On behalf of all OEC’s staff, board and volunteers, thank you for making these possible.
Top 12 New Year's Resolutions for 2012
What will your green resolution be? Here are OEC’s top suggestions...
Protecting Our Waters
Last week, our friends at EarthFix polled 1200 Northwest residents about their most pressing environmental concerns. They answered with water at the top of the list.
Tips to Green Up Your Holiday Season
Make your holidays a little more eco-friendly with these practical tips for shopping, gift-giving and celebrating.
Invest in Oregon this holiday
Here's a great deal on a home-grown holiday gift that keeps on giving! See more about how you'll double your dollar if you donate to OEC before December 31.
Oregon Women Exposed Daily to Unregulated Toxic Chemicals in Personal Care Products
A report released today finds Oregon women are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals every day through the use of personal care products largely unregulated for safety.
Where'd you get that power?
Oregon Department of Energy has a new Power Mix tool that shows how your electricity is produced. Read on to find out why you should care!
BPA-Ban Passed in Multnomah County
Today Multnomah County unanimously passed a countrywide ban on the toxic chemical bisphenol A in baby bottles, sippy cups, sports water bottles and thermoses.
Drug-free rivers
Never flush your prescriptions! They can contaminate rivers, harming fish and other habitat. Instead, drop off your unwanted medications on Oct. 29 drug take-back day.
Green your ghoul
Halloween should be delightfully scary, not terrifyingly toxic. But there are a couple of toxic hazards to watch out for as you create the perfect vampire or angry bird costume.
Shifting states of climate change
OEC is working with partners in Washington and California on a shift towards clean energy, smart transportation and livable communities.
Multnomah County Proposes BPA-Ban
Multnomah County will be voting on a countrywide ban on bisphenol A in baby bottles, sippy cups and sports water bottles October 27.
Connecting the dots: A picture of climate change
Does it seem to you like weather is getting weirder? That’s probably because it is. The climate is changing, and it’s causing weather to become less predictable and more extreme.
