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The Oregon Legislature is in Session. A major climate bill, this session's bill # SB 1530, has been years in the making with work groups and task forces during and between sessions, and innumerable hearings with testimony from the public and expert witnesses.
It's time for the legislature to pass a strong Climate Bill in Oregon!
All Hands on Deck for the
Climate Emergency Day of Action
February 11, 2020 at the Capitol
Rally at Noon
Join 350 Salem OR, Renew Oregon & allies from around the state to stand strong for the climate. Rally starts at Noon and other activities may take place during the day.
The fossil fuel industry and their allies are working hard to weaken SB 1530. We need to send a message to legislators that Oregon needs a strong climate bill that will cap greenhouse gas emissions and invest in a just transition to a clean renewable energy economy for Oregon communities. Follow the progress of SB 1530 in the legislature here
After the Rally
Climate Bill SB 1530 Work Session
Oregon State Capitol
Senate Environment & Natural Resources Committee
Tuesday February 11, 2020 at 3:00 pm
We can't testify at a Work Session but we can be in the room to show support.
What we can do right now:
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Oppose HB 4049
#Don't Greenwash Trash
Possible Work Session on HB 4049
Oregon State Capitol
House Committee on Energy & Environment
February 13 at 1:00 pm Hearing Room D
We can't testify at a Work Session but we can be in the room to show opposition.
HB 4049 would make the Covanta waste-to-energy incinerator in Marion County eligible for Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). As members of the Clean-Air Now Coalition 350 Salem OR is opposed to this measure. RECs are intended to be incentives for new clean renewable energy. The incinerator is neither new nor clean nor renewable.
Send a message to Members of the House Energy & Environment Committee and to your own legislators. For good ideas on HB 4049 to send to legislators go to this Action Alert from our Allies at Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility. Put your message in your own words:
Committee Members email addresses are here:
https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2020R1/Committees/HEE/Overview
Find your own legislators here: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/
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HB 4109. Introduced at the request of our allies at PCUN, the farmworkers union, this bill will phase out use of the harmful pesticide chlorpyrifos.
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HB 4105 Prohibits state agencies from authorizing construction of new infrastructure for exploration, development or production of oil or gas on state-owned real property or for transportation of oil or gas across state-owned real property. Also regulates oil trains.
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SAVE THE DATES
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day
With 3 days of Climate Action
Wednesday April 22 - 50th Earth Day
Global Day Supporting Youth-Led Actions
Thursday April 23
Stop the Money Pipeline - Oppose Finance for Fossil Fuels
Friday April 24
Political Change - Electing Political Leaders on Climate
Stay Tuned for Details on Events in Salem
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We're on the Radio!
Check out our 350 Salem OR monthly radio show on KMUZ Community Radio 100.7 & 88.5 FM: The Elephant in the Room with Tom Ellis.
Live every first Tuesday at 8 am.
Listen to the February 4, 2020 program archived 0nline here.---------------------
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