As heat rises, fossil fuel pollution from Oregon’s buildings looms large.
The climate crisis seems to be getting worse, but we also know there is a window of time right now when we can still make a big positive difference.
Oregon’s 2021 legislative session has come to a close. We’ve made some major progress on statewide climate action, but before we dive into those details, let’s talk about how we got here.
With fossil fuels as the energy source for our buildings, we’re only going to see more unprecedented heat waves. We need to reduce our emissions and protect our communities. That’s where the movement towards clean, safe, all-electric buildings comes in.
23 days. That’s how much time is left in the legislative session in Salem.
Multnomah County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution ensuring all new county-owned buildings—including libraries, courthouses, and community centers—are built to be fossil-free and utilize 100% clean and renewable energy.
We're pleased to report forward progress on two of our high-priority climate bills.
Just over a year ago, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed Executive Order 20-04, now cal
As the historic wildfires that devastated Oregon last September and the most recent ice storms make clear, climate chaos is here and harming Oregon’s communities and well-being now.
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