August 6, 2007 - Governor Kulongoski to Sign Climate Change Integration Act Tomorrow; Oregon Wineries Commit to Goals of Carbon Neutrality
Who:
- Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski
- State Senator Brad Avakian
- State Representative Jackie Dingfelder
- Eric Lemelson, Lemelson Vineyards (with representatives from wineries around the state including: Seven Hills Winery, Soter Vineyards, Willamette Valley Vineyards, Mahonia Vineyards and Nursery, Cooper Mountain Wines, Lange Estate Winery and Vineyards, Chehalem Winery and Vineyards, Sokol Blosser Winery)
- Sallie Schullinger-Krause, Oregon Environmental Council
What:
Governor Ted Kulongoski will sign into law the Climate Change Integration Act (also known as HB 3543), establishing state goals for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, creating a Global Warming Advisory Commission for the state, and initiating the Climate Change Research Institute within the state’s university system. The Governor will also announce his Carbon Neutral Initiative for Wineries. Ten Oregon wineries are expected to participate in the initial phase. Speakers will address the significance of global warming legislation for Oregon and the importance of taking additional, early steps to reduce carbon, particularly for economic sectors vulnerable to global warming, such as Oregon’s burgeoning wine industry.
When:
Tuesday, August 7, 2007, 9:30 A.M.
Where:
Ceremonial Office at the Oregon State Capitol Building, 900 Court St, Salem, OR, 97301
About the Oregon Environmental Council
The Oregon Environmental Council safeguards what Oregonians love about Oregon – clean air and water, an unpolluted landscape and healthy food produced by local farmers. For nearly 40 years we’ve been a champion for solutions to protect the health of every Oregonian and the health of the place we call home. Our vision for Oregon includes solving global warming, protecting kids from toxins, cleaning up our rivers, building sustainable economies, and ensuring healthy food and local farms. Find out more at www.oeconline.org.
###For More Information:
Oregon Environmental Council
Jeremy Graybill, Communications Director
503-222-1963 ext. 111
