2007 News Releases
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- Dec. 11, 2007 — Oregon Environmental Council Publishes Comprehensive Review of Oregon’s Stormwater Practices
- Dec. 5, 2007 — City of Hillsboro, Oregon Environmental Council, and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability to Host First-Ever Oregon Local Climate Protection Workshop December 10th
- Nov. 12, 2007 — Oregonians Test Positive for Toxic Chemicals
- Oregonians are polluted with many hazardous chemicals according to a new study conducted by the Oregon Environmental Council
- October 29, 2007 — Fueling Oregon with Sustainable Biofuels
- A new report from the Oregon Environmental Council examines the opportunities and pitfalls associated with Oregon biofuels production
- August 22, 2007 — Western Climate Initiative Announces Regional Carbon Reduction Targets
- Oregon Environmental Council — Ecumenical Ministries of the Interfaith Network for Earth Concerns — Environment Oregon — 3E Strategies — Physicians for Social Responsibility — Oregon; Environmental Entrepreneurs — Oregon; National Wildlife Federation — Renewable Northwest Project — Climate Leadership Initiative — Institute for a Sustainable Environment — University of Oregon
- August 16, 2007 — Oregon Environmental Council to Host Event Exploring Economic Opportunities Associated with Clean Technologies and Global Warming
- August 6, 2007 - Governor Kulongoski to Sign Climate Change Integration Act Tomorrow; Oregon Wineries Commit to Goals of Carbon Neutrality
- June 25, 2007 – Oregon Senate Passes HB 3543, Establishing Firm Targets for the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Oregon
- June 21, 2007 - Oregon Senate Passes HB 2210, Creating Renewable Fuel Standards, Promoting a Healthy Environment, Energy Independence and Rural Economic Development for Oregon
- Oregon Environmental Council's priority bill creates opportunities for Oregon farmers, expands markets for Oregon biofuels, and establishes sustainable, regional model for biofuels production
- June 19, 2007—Oregon Environmental Council and Oregon Wine Board to Present “Slowing Global Warming: A Workshop for the Wine Industry”
- June 12, 2007—Portland Public Schools and Oregon Environmental Council Team Up for Cleaner Air, Energy Savings
- Partnership to replace aging boiler highlights proactive efforts to protect children’s health and cut energy costs
- May 15, 2007—Oregon House Passes Clean Diesel Legislation Unanimously
- Visionary leadership promotes the health of Oregon kids, reduces the high health and environmental costs of diesel pollution
- May 2, 2007—Washington’s Landmark State Climate Change Bill Becomes Law Tomorrow
- Gov. Gregoire to sign SB 6001 during 1:30 p.m. ceremony at Vancouver’s Water Resources Center
- April 9, 2007—Oregon Environmental Council Publishes Cleaner Rivers Report
- Water quality status report uncovers threats and opportunities, examines Oregonians’ necessary and complex relationship with our rivers
- April 3, 2007—Local Groups Join Nationwide Call to Action on Global Warming
- April 14th rally in downtown Portland one of over 1,000 National Day of Climate Action events
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
