Recent News Releases

Oregon Environmental Council Announces Legislative Priorities for Oregon’s 2009 Legislative Session

 

Second Annual Consumer Guide to Toxic Chemicals in Toys to be Released for 2008 Holiday Shopping Season

 

Oregon Environmental Council Presents ‘Cutting Carbs’: a Greenhouse Gas Reduction Workshop for Transportation Professionals

On Wednesday, December 3rd, the Oregon Environmental Council will host Cutting Carbs – A Professional Development Workshop for Transportation Professionals on Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

Local Food Workshop to Connect Central Oregon Producers with Area Chefs, Grocers, and Food Distributors

 

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.

Future of Energy and Oregon Environmental Council to Host Portland’s Future of Energy and Sustainability Forum

 

School Lunches Made Healthy, Safe and Easy by the Oregon Environmental Council

 

Oregon Environmental Council to Celebrate 40th Anniversary at Event in Portland, September 12

 

Western Climate Initiative Draft Plan for Reducing Global Warming Pollution to be Released Wednesday, July 23

 

American West Heating Faster Than Rest of World, New Analysis Shows

 

Oregon Environmental Council’s Eco-Healthy Childcare Program Goes National

 

Oregon Environmental Council to Present ‘New Market Opportunities for Central Oregon Food and Farm Businesses’ Workshop in Bend

 

2008 Oregon Environmental Council Business Forum Series to Highlight the Advantages of Sustainability to Oregon Commerce

 

Unusual Alliance Backs Clean Energy Plan for Oregon

 

Oregon Environmental Council to Host “Drop Your Toxic Plastics Day” in Salem

 

Oregon Environmental Council and Partners to Present Low Impact Development Workshops in Southern Oregon and Lane County

 

Oregon House Moves to Protect State's Children from Diesel Exposure with Passage of 'Healthy School Bus Bill'

 

Oregon House of Representatives Approves Bill to Protect Oregonians from Volatile Fuel Prices and Reduce Global Warming Pollution

 

Integrated Pest Management Bill for Oregon's Schools Approved by Senate

 

Transportation Package Fails to Lower Transportation Costs, Will Increase Sprawl

 

Oregon Environmental Council and OSU Extension to Host Rain Garden Training Workshop in Eugene

 

School Bus Diesel Retrofits Approved by Legislature

 

Legislature Approves Integrated Pest Management for Oregon Schools

 

Program Matching Farmers to Local Businesses Launched by Oregon Environmental Council

 

Legislature approves bill to trim the carbon content of Oregon's transportation fuels by 10 percent

 

Oregon Association of Nurseries and Oregon Environmental Council to announce Climate Friendly Nurseries project launch

 

First of its kind Climate Friendly Nurseries project launched in Oregon

 

Oregon Environmental Council to host series of ‘Stormwater Solutions’ workshops for the Willamette Valley

 

New database on toxic chemicals in everyday products reveals lead, arsenic, PVC, and hazardous flame retardants in school supplies, cars, pet products, and more

 

Portland drivers to "Drive Green and Clean" beginning in October as part of National Car Care Month

 

Two Oregon cranberry farms partner in new business venture, earn Food Alliance certification, and wade into direct sales marketplace

As cranberry harvest begins on Oregon's South Coast this week, two farming families will wade into their bogs together as the founding members of Clearwater Cranberries, LLC. Clearwater Cranberries is a collaborative of independent, family-owned cranberry growers who are on a mission to demonstrate that premium cranberries, watershed stewardship, and sustainable farming practices will hit a sweet spot with local restaurants, foodservice, ingredient and grocery buyers who are interested in conscientiously-grown cranberries.

Portland babies to participate in Million Baby Crawl to demand stronger protection from toxic chemicals in their homes

Hundreds of moms and their babies, including local dignitaries are taking part in Portland's "Crawl to Action" event as part of a national initiative called the Million Baby Crawl to encourage Congress to overhaul our nation's toxics policy.

Oregon Environmental Council to host 'Cutting Carbs' - a series of transportation-related greenhouse gas reduction workshops

Transportation experts will explore the leading edge of incorporating greenhouse gas considerations into transportation planning and land use planning for Oregon's growing urban areas

Oregon groups, legislators support new FDA guidelines on reducing exposure to bisphenol A

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced guidelines and concerns for bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical present in many hard plastic bottles and metal-based food and beverage cans.

Oregon Senate rejects bill to ban bisphenol A in children’s products

By a vote of 15 to 15, the Oregon Senate today rejected a bill that would have protected Oregon’s children from exposure to bisphenol A (BPA).