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Bill to phase out toxic fluorescent light bulbs clears final legislative hurdle, heads to governor’s desk
A bill to phase out the sale of new fluorescent light bulbs that contain toxic mercury passed its final concurrence vote in the Oregon House on Thursday. The bill now heads to Governor Kotek's desk for her signature.
Environment America launches campaign urging FedEx to ‘go solar’
Shipping giant’s 5,000+ facilities boast hundreds of millions of square feet of rooftop space that could harness renewable energy from the sun
NYT from 2020: G.M. Drops Its Support for Trump Climate Rollbacks and Aligns With Biden
Environment America President Wendy Wendlandt spoke to the New York Times about General Motors in 2020.
2023 Wildfire Season coverage guide: data, resources and interview opportunities
The Public Interest Network (which includes PIRG, Environment America and state groups in often-impacted Western and Southwestern states including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas and Washington) is sharing information to help contextualize the major environmental, health and consumer concerns posed by the wildfires that will inevitably come this summer.
Statement: Governor Kotek signs two bills to reduce plastic pollution in Oregon
Governor Tina Kotek signed two bills into law to address the growing environmental and public health impacts of single-use plastics Monday, positioning Oregon as a national leader in reducing plastic pollution.
Two bills aimed at reducing plastic pollution clear final legislative hurdle, head to governor’s desk
The Oregon state House passed two bills with bipartisan support on Wednesday to address the growing environmental and public health impacts of single-use plastics. Both bills now head to Gov. Tina Kotek's desk for her signature.
New report: Rooftop solar on America’s warehouses could power every household in every state’s largest city
Analysis demonstrates enormous environmental benefits of installing panels atop warehouses, distribution centers
Forest Service takes key step toward first national rule to protect mature, old-growth trees, forests
Announcement advances Biden’s 2022 Earth Day Executive Order
New Biden clean cars proposal will spur electric vehicle adoption, slash pollution
The Biden administration proposed Wednesday some of the most ambitious vehicle pollution limits in the world, following similar actions by many U.S. states. The pending rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is designed to ensure that all-electric cars make up as many as 2 out of every 3 new passenger vehicles sold in the United States by 2032.
STATEMENT: New federal program to connect wildlife, reduce collisions with vehicles
Biden administration to provide key funding to states to protect animals, motorists