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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.
Sept. 16, 2008–Oregon Environmental Council’s 2008 Business Forum Series to Conclude with Events in Central and Southern Oregon
July 24, 2008—Oregon Environmental Council to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at Event in Portland, September 12
July 22, 2008 — Western Climate Initiative Draft Plan for Reducing Global Warming Pollution to be Released Wednesday, July 23
July 16, 2008—Oregon Environmental Council’s Dr. Renee Hackenmiller-Paradis to present findings from “Pollution in People” study at City Club of Central Oregon
March 19, 2008 — 2008 Oregon Environmental Council Business Forum Series to Highlight the Advantages of Sustainability to Oregon Commerce
March 11, 2008 — Oregon Environmental Council to Present ‘New Market Opportunities for Central Oregon Food and Farm Businesses’ Workshop in Bend
Feb. 6, 2008 — Oregon Environmental Council Publishes First Ever Look at the Annual Costs of Environmental Disease in Oregon
Feb. 4, 2008 — Sustainable Agriculture, Global Warming Bills Take Priority for Oregon Environmental Council During 2008 Supplemental Legislative Session
Jan. 22, 2008 — Oregon Environmental Council Partners with Metro Portland New Car Dealers Association to Promote ‘Leak-Free’ Driving at Portland International Auto Show
Feb. 9, 2007—EPA Rules to Cap Benzene Emissions
Oregon Environmental Council calls for state legislature to continue to close loopholes in air quality laws and protect the health of Oregonians
Feb. 26, 2007—Oregon Environmental, Faith, Consumer and Clean Energy Organizations Express Support of Five-State Memorandum of Understanding on Global Warming
Citizens’ Utility Board * Cascadia Region Green Building Council * Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon * Fair & Clean Energy Coalition * Oregon Environmental Council * Oregon Interfaith Global Warming Campaign * OSPIRG
March 1, 2007—Oregon House of Representatives Votes to Adopt a Statewide Renewable Fuel Standard
HB 2210 overwhelmingly approved, creating unprecedented opportunity for Oregon growers, strengthening local economies and promoting energy independence
March 13, 2007—Oregon Environmental Council Announces 2007 Forum for Business and the Environment Series
The 2007 series focuses on the economic risks and opportunities associated with global warming
