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Legislature approves bill to trim the carbon content of Oregon's transportation fuels by 10 percent
HB 2186 grants Oregon Environmental Quality Commission the authority to adopt a low-carbon fuel standard for transportation fuels, includes other measures to reduce greenhouse gases from transportation
June 5, 2009—School Bus Diesel Retrofits Approved by Legislature
he Oregon Senate today approved a bill mandating that all diesel school buses in Oregon be retrofitted by 2017, or those that are too old to be retrofitted be replaced by 2025.
May 26, 2009—Innovative Public/Private Partnership Helps Landscaping Services Companies Go 'Green'
‘EcoBiz’ certification recognizes landscape professionals that design and maintain beautiful landscapes while protecting the environment
May 26, 2009—Oregon Environmental Council and OSU Extension to Host Rain Garden Training Workshop in Eugene
May 13, 2009—Integrated Pest Management Bill for Oregon's Schools Approved by Senate
Passage of SB 637 requires healthier, cost-effective pesticide management techniques for all schools in Oregon - reducing children's and educators' unnecessary exposure to potentially harmful pesticides
May 7, 2009—Oregon House of Representatives Approves Bill to Protect Oregonians from Volatile Fuel Prices and Reduce Global Warming Pollution
HB 2186 includes provisions for lower-carbon fuels, less idling by trucks and ships, improved truck aerodynamics, auto efficiency solutions for consumers and more
May 1, 2009—Oregon House Moves to Protect State’s Children from Diesel Exposure with ‘Healthy School Bus Bill’
Passage of HB 2795 requires all diesel-powered school buses in the state to be retrofitted with pollution-reducing technology by 2017
April 8, 2009—Groundbreaking ‘Eco-Healthy Child Care’ Program Now Serves Nearly 40,000 Children and 945 Facilities Across United States, Canada and Puerto Rico
Low- to no-cost program ensures child care settings are as environmentally healthy as possible, grows exponentially with demand for 'green' services
March 23, 2009—Oregon Environmental Council and Partners to Present Stormwater Solutions Workshops in Southern Oregon and Lane County
Jan. 27, 2009—Unusual Alliance Backs Clean Energy Plan for Oregon
Repower Oregon 2009 campaign will urge lawmakers to pursue practical policies on global warming, renewable energy, energy efficiency and transportation
Dec. 16, 2008—Oregon Environmental Council Announces Legislative Priorities for Oregon’s 2009 Legislative Session
The Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) today announced its key priorities for Oregon’s 2009 legislative session.
Nov. 25, 2008—Second Annual Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys to be Released for 2008 Holiday Shopping Season
Test results of more than 1,500 toys to be released Wednesday, December 3 in conjunction with Portland-area event
Nov. 10, 2008—Oregon Environmental Council Presents ‘Cutting Carbs’: a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Workshop for Transportation Professionals
Oct. 29, 2008—Local Food Workshop to Connect Central Oregon Producers with Area Chefs, Grocers, and Food Distributors
As food transportation costs increase, the phrase “buying local” takes on new meaning. This upcoming workshop will provide an opportunity for institutional consumers and food businesses to come together with agricultural producers to discuss issues and solutions for establishing more direct food markets in Central Oregon.
Sept. 24, 2008—Future of Energy and Oregon Environmental Council to Host Portland’s Future of Energy and Sustainability Forum
Join the Oregon Environmental Council and Future of Energy as Portland-area candidates and elected officials get the chance to discuss a range of issues and initiatives in a Jeopardy-style question-and-answer format.
Sept. 22, 2008—Consumer, Environmental Advocates Available to Comment on Sept. 23 Release of Final Western Climate Initiative Recommendations
On Tuesday Sept. 23, the Western Climate Initiative (WCI) will release its final proposal for a market-based, regional cap-and-trade system that aims to reduce global warming pollution.
