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Oregon Legislature passes bill to improve state recycling system

For decades, Oregonians and our environment have paid the price for plastic pollution. A new bill will shift some of that cost to the plastics producers.

Oregon lawmakers pass 100 percent clean energy bill

With 1 in 3 Americans already living in a place committed to 100 percent clean energy, Oregonians are likely to soon join this environment-friendly club. 

Safe For Swimming?

All too often our beaches are plagued with pollution, and millions of swimmers get sick every year.

Blocking Rooftop Solar

The companies, lobbyists and front groups undermining local clean energy

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News Release | Environment America

Statement: Infrastructure must be a good deal for our health

A bipartisan group of senators met Tuesday afternoon to prepare for a vote planned Wednesday on a $1.2 trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework that aims to boost federal investment in U.S. infrastructure, including billions for roads, clean water and power infrastructure, according to media reports. 

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What’s it like to install a heat pump?

Here’s the play by play of my journey to install a heat pump heating/cooling system in our cottage.

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Planting for Pollinators

We put together a guide to planting a pollinator-friendly garden in Oregon, including some activities to support the bees. 

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Oregon Legislature passes bill to improve state recycling system

For decades, Oregonians and our environment have paid the price for plastic pollution. A new bill will shift some of that cost to the plastics producers.

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To save the bees, neonics have to go

Our summer intern Abby Guild shares her personal reasons for working on our campaign to Save the Bees.

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Coronavirus update

Our work to defend the environment can’t stop and won’t stop in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. We’ll keep advocating on your behalf — at a safe social distance — for clean air, clean water, clean energy, wildlife and open spaces, and a livable climate.