Oregon
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by Jonathan Gates on July 28, 2020Did you know our state launched a rooftop solar program in January 2020, enabling Oregonians to access the benefits of renewable energy, helping people save money on their electricity bills and cut their climate pollution? And did you know that this program is focused on enabling rural and low-income Oregonians to take part in our clean energy transition? In fact, 77% of all the homes and other buildings with rooftop solar panels through this program are outside of the Portland Metro region, with 20% in Deschutes County alone. Read more
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by Victoria Paykar on July 17, 2020The Portland metro region needs safe, efficient, and affordable transportation options. Get Moving 2020 will help make these possible, all while reducing climate pollution and addressing systemic inequities. Read more -
by Zach Baker on July 7, 2020We can rebuild and recover in a more just, clean, healthy, and smart way—while creating lots of high quality green jobs along the way. One of those climate-smart and equitable solutions to build back better than before is right in front of us, and all around us: our homes and other buildings. Read more -
by Zach Baker on June 24, 2020Last month, twelve state agencies delivered their plans to carry out the Governor’s Executive Order on climate. Here's what we know so far. Read more -
by Victoria Paykar on June 18, 2020Shifting to electric vehicles economy-wide is one of the fastest ways we can clean our air. However, we do not experience harmful air pollution equally, so we must ensure that communities facing disproportionate toxic air pollution are prioritized for transportation programs and infrastructure that improve air quality. Read more
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by Jonathan Gates on May 29, 2020This week we turn our attention to Asian American communities impacted by COVID-19, share resources for survivors of sexual violence, and share tools for undoing racism--all needed resources to move towards a clean and just future for all. Read more -
by Jonathan Gates on May 16, 2020Many of the workers most essential in our communities and society, especially during the COVID-19 crisis, are also among the most low-paid, exploited and undervalued professions. Farmworkers, service and hospitality industry staff, gig economy contractors, healthcare workers, janitorial staff, and others. Even in the best of times, these workers are often denied basic health and safety precautions, subjected to unjust layoffs and not paid a living wage. Read more
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by Meredith Connolly on April 24, 2020Global warming has not paused to respect social distancing during these ‘corona times.’ However, in early March, Oregon Governor Kate Brown delivered one of the country's strongest Executive Orders on climate in early March, now called the “Oregon Climate Action Plan.” Read more
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by Jonathan Gates on April 16, 2020THIS WEEK: Help keep students fed in your community, give blood, and support your local domestic violence shelter. Read more
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by Jonathan Gates on April 10, 2020Support the Oregon Food Bank, give to Causa's Oregon Worker Relief Fund, and get your COVID-19 news from reputable sources. Read more
