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New legal brief outlines how America's historic places are at risk from climate change

Among its many flaws, the Trump administration's "Dirty Power Plan" fails to account for the devastation climate change will wreak on coastal historic sites.

Destination: Zero Carbon

See how communities around the country have already started working toward a clean, efficient and sustainable low-carbon transportation system. 

Trouble in the air

Millions of Americans are breathing polluted air, and global warming is making it worse.

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We’re working to harness our wealth, technology and imagination to make our communities and our country greener and healthier places to live for all of us.

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News Release | Environment Oregon

Coalition files lawsuit to protect federal clean car rules

Environment America, an affiliate of Environment Oregon, along with ten other public interest organizations, filed a lawsuit today in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit opposing the Trump administration’s action to weaken federal clean car standards. 

News Release | Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center

New study: Portland ranks among nation’s solar leaders

Portland ranked 21st for solar energy capacity among the nation’s leaders. The results come from the seventh edition of Shining Cities: The Top U.S. Cities for Solar Energy, a new report released today by Environment Oregon Research & Policy Center. It is the most comprehensive survey available of installed solar capacity in major U.S. cities.

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12 ways to show your mom, and our Earth, you care

With Mother’s Day right around the corner (May 10), many of us are making plans to celebrate our moms. Here are 12 ideas that you can use celebrate both your mom and nature this Mother’s Day.

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Nature-themed children’s book recommendations

Looking for some children’s books to help spark your young one’s love of nature? We’ve got you covered.

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Eight ways to help kids celebrate Earth Day during the pandemic

Earth Day was primed for a big celebration this year -- it's 50th. But with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), it's an event that can't be celebrated with a big party. Still, that doesn't mean teachers (and parents teaching at home) can't connect with students on a broad array of environmental issues.

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Energy Sage

Have you ever thought about going solar at your home or business? Environment Oregon has partnered with EnergySage to make finding your local solar options easy. Find out more.